FELA Lawyer

FELA Violations

The Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA) was created to protect railroad workers from the negligent actions of their employers. Injured railroad workers are given the right to file a lawsuit against their employer in order to be compensated for the physical, emotional, and financial hardships that they may have experienced due to their injury.

Your employer may be negligent in a variety of different ways. It is their duty to properly train all employees, follow safety standards, provide a reasonably safe working environment, and provide safe equipment. In some cases, employers may negligently ignore their duties in order to save time and money. If you have been injured due to the negligent actions of your employer, seek the counsel of an experienced FELA lawyer right away.

When you meet with a FELA attorney, your case will be evaluated so that the lawyer can better understand the circumstances of your situation. After the FELA lawyer has evaluated your case, he or she can help you identify what kinds of FELA violations have occurred.

Examples of Federal Employer’s Liability Act violations include:

• Failing to follow safety procedures
• Failing to give employees needed breaks
• Failing to provide proper assistance to employees
• Failing to warn employees of potential dangers
• Failing to provide well-maintained and safe equipment
• Failing to provide a reasonably safe working environment
• Failing to warn employees of potential dangers
• Failing to properly supervise employees

Railroads that violate FELA laws and cause the injury of their employees deserve to be held legally liable for the damages that employees are forced to face. Speaking with an experienced FELA lawyer is the first step in filing a FELA lawsuit against your employer.

To schedule your initial consultation with a skilled FELA lawyer at Williams Kherkher, call 866-950-9000 today.