Railroad Employees and Workers’ Compensation

The Association of American Railroads reported there were over 150,000 railroad employees across the United States in 2010. Railroad workers face a number of potential dangers on a daily basis that may put them at risk of suffering a work-related injury. Fortunately, under the Federal Employees Liability Act (FELA), railroad employees may have more flexibility when filing for and receiving workers’ compensation benefits when compared to workers in other fields.

If you are a railroad worker and you are interested in pursuing workers’ compensation benefits, don’t hesitate to contact a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyer with Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 610-667-7511.

The FELA and Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Unlike workers in many other fields, railroad employees qualify for two separate workers’ compensation systems. Like workers in other career fields, railroad employees may be eligible to pursue workers’ compensation benefits through their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance if they are injured while performing work-related duties, regardless of any negligence or liability on the part of an employer.

However, railroad workers may also qualify for benefits under the Federal Employees Liability Act. This lets an employee argue that his or her employer did in fact act negligently and therefore, was responsible for the injury in question. Railroad employees can also make pain and suffering claims and have more flexibility in determining compensation amounts compared to normal workers’ compensation regulations.

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If you are a railroad company employee and have suffered an injury on the job, there may be multiple ways for you to secure the financial assistance you need. For help pursuing these benefits, contact a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyer with Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today by calling 610-667-7511.