An Overview of FELA

The Cartall Law Firm, PLLC | San Antonio, Texas

Federal Employers' Liability Act Lawyer

If you are a railroad employee, you are protected under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). This act was passed by Congress in 1908. Its purpose is to protect the rights and ensure the safety of railroad workers. FELA is fault based. This means that even the slightest bit of employer negligence entitles you to receive compensation for your injuries. The Cartall Law Firm, PLLC, in San Antonio, Texas, represents clients throughout the Southwest U.S. Our FELA attorney devotes his practice to protecting injured railroad workers and their families under the FELA laws.

If you are a railroad employee who has been injured at work, contact our Federal Employers' Liability Act lawyer. Call 1-800-880-RAIL toll free 24 hours a day. We offer a free initial consultation, and we do not charge a fee until we recover compensation for your injuries.

FELA is a No-Fault System

FELA is based on comparative negligence. This means it is important to establish the railroad's responsibility for your injury. Although it is possible to pursue a FELA claim by yourself, FELA is a highly complicated area of law, and an attorney who focuses on FELA can provide you with the representation you need to ensure you receive all compensation to which you are entitled. A skilled FELA attorney can best advise you on the steps to establish the railroad's liability.

You may be entitled to recover compensation for:

  • Lost wages
  • Future wages
  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish
  • Physical disfigurement
  • Medical expenses

Even if the railroad was liable for a grossly negligent act, you cannot sue for punitive damages. The Cartall Law Firm, PLLC, in San Antonio, Texas, represents clients throughout the Southwest U.S. Our FELA attorney will work with you to maximize the compensation you receive for your railroad injury. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

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The Cartall Law Firm, PLLC, provides legal representation to injured railroad workers and their families. Our firm is located in San Antonio, Texas, and represents clients throughout Bexar County and Comal County, TX, and in the Southwest U.S., including Arizona, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Colorado.