Overview of the Federal Employers Liability Act
The FELA allows railroad workers who suffer on-the-job injuries or develop occupational illnesses to hold their negligent employers accountable.
FELA Claims for Back Injuries Present Many Challenges
A significant percentage of back injuries suffered by railroad workers result from defective equipment, poorly designed procedures and insufficiently enforced safety rules.
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Filing a Claim Under the Federal Employers Liability Act?
FELA claims must be submitted within 3 years of when an on-the-job accident occurs or when a current or retired employee knew or should have known that he or she suffered from an illness caused by some type of job-related exposure.
Failure to Diagnose Aortic Aneurysm Can Have Deadly Consequences
Imagine this scenario – you take your family member or spouse to the hospital since they’re complaining of chest pain, chest tightness, nausea and/or shortness of breath. Your loved one gets an EKG and an emergency room physician evaluates determines that everything is normal and all lab work is essentially within normal limits. Even with this…