Railroad Workers and Compensation

A person who works on a railroad site may be governed by different workers’ compensation laws than employees in other industries and settings. Known as the Federal Employers Liability Act, railroad workers can use a compensation and liability system established before modern compensation laws were passed. This form of compensation allows for more flexible compensation amounts that are not necessarily set by compensation schedules.

To learn more about railroad workers’ compensation rights, contact the Philadelphia FELA compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 today.

FELA and Compensation Options

Most railroad workers are in the unique position of operating under two different compensation systems. Under the normal workers’ compensation laws, a person does not need to prove negligence on behalf of the employer. Accordingly, many employees can secure benefits without requiring litigation.

This is not the case in FELA compensation claims. Instead, these claims work in the following way:

• Claims are argued to prove employer negligence
• Compensation amounts are determined on a case by case basis, not set by schedules
• Workers may make claims for pain and suffering

These benefits can prove extremely useful in many cases. A railroad worker may use the FELA system to pursue benefits beyond those afforded by standard workers’ compensation, especially in situations where negligence it present.

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If you have been injured on the job while working for a railroad company, you may be able to recover more substantial benefits than you might assume. For more information, contact the Philadelphia FELA compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130.