As you may already know, railroad workers who are injured on the job are not entitled to any workers’ compensation benefits for their injuries. Instead, all railroad workers are covered by the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, or FELA, which provides that an injured worker may recover money damages from the railroad for such things as medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, and the pain and suffering associated with his injuries.

Unlike workers’ compensation laws covering other types of workers, however, the FELA requires the injured railroad employee to prove that the railroad was at fault, in whole or in part, in causing the injuries. In addition, if the railroad can prove that the injured employee was at fault in any manner in causing his own injuries, his recovery can be reduced.

So why do you need a lawyer? The railroads have teams of claims, medical, legal and other types of experts that work as one unit in an effort to avoid paying you anything for your injuries. Bondurant Law has lawyers with many years of collective experience dedicated to helping the injured railroad worker weave his way through the maze of obstacles constantly being thrown by railroad officials and lawyers whose only goal is to deprive you of being fairly compensated for your injuries. Our experience and dedication to railroad workers will provide you the very best opportunity to receive what you deserve.