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New York Train Accident Lawyers Explain FELA

Injured railroad workers in New York and New Jersey are often hesitant to report injuries either out of fear of retaliation or disciplinary action. Many of these railroad employees are not familiar with laws that protect them, including the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA).

The purpose of FELA was to make the railroad industry safer; however, railroad companies still put workers in dangerous situations to this day. FELA gives injured railroad workers the right to sue their employers.

Under FELA, an employee who has been hurt while working for a railroad can pursue in court compensation for his or her injuries. FELA compensation applies when the railroad injury was the result of the railroad's negligence or carelessness of its supervisors, agents or workers. An injured train worker might be able to recover damages for lost wages, future impairment of earning capacity, medical expenses, pain and suffering and other costs associated with the injury. Even a small amount of negligence can entitle a railroad worker to these damages.

While the compensation from a FELA lawsuit can be substantial, it is no secret that these cases can be difficult to win. Plus, railroad companies often intimidate workers, which dissuades them from pursing compensation.

If you or a family member has been injured in a railroad accident, it is imperative that you contact a railroad lawyer who has the experience and resources to go up against the major railroad companies. At the law firm of Hofmann & Schweitzer, we regularly represent cases against Amtrak, Metro-North, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad and CSX. Our New York and New Jersey train accident attorneys (link to railroad accident page) have been helping injured workers since 1977.

For more information on how we can help you and your family achieve a positive outcome to your train accident case, contact us today at our New York office at 212-465-8840, our New Jersey office at 908-393-5662 or Toll Free at 800-362-9329. The consultation is free and confidential.


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