Under FELA and the Jones Act, negligence matters. So how exactly do courts handle employer negligence in these cases? Here are a few things everyone who works on a railroad or a waterway should know about the concept of negligence in FELA law and within the Jones Act:
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The legal system is a bit different for railroad workers injured on the job. People who work on all types of railroads — including short line tracks, as long as they eventually connect to an interstate line — may be eligible for compensation through the Federal Employers Liability Act, or FELA. This is not a simple workers' compensation claim, nor is it your typical personal injury case.
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Wilkins Schneller Law is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm that represents individuals who have been seriously injured by the wrongful acts of others. With experience handling a wide range of personal injury cases in state and federal courts throughout the country, including serious automobile and trucking collisions, railroad injuries, product liability and wrongful death, attorneys Kevin Wilkins and Gerry Schneller take great pride in being the voices and advocates for individuals seeking justice and compensation against insurance companies and large corporations.
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