The Federal Employers Liability Act was passed by the United States Congress to protect and compensate railroaders injured on the job. However, FELA was never intended to be awarded automatically.

Unlike State Worker's Compensation Law, FELA requires the injured railroader to prove that the railroad was "legally negligent", at least in part, in causing the injury. After proving negligence, the injured railroader is entitled to full compensation. Such compensation is usually many times greater than that provided by State Worker's Compensation for non-railroaders.

On the surface the FELA seems simple enough. Unfortunately, it usually isn't simple. In fact, since its inception, the Federal Employers Liability Act has been interpreted many thousands of times by both Federal and State appellate courts.

If you are a railroader and have been injured on the job, call Diamond Hasser & Frost toll free at 1.800.562.3362 for a free consultation.