Arent injured rail workers covered by workers compensation?

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No, injured rail workers are not typically covered by workers’ compensation.  Employees covered by workers’ compensation receive benefits on a no-fault basis, so they do not have to go to court to prove that their employer owes them compensation for their injuries.

Unlike workers’ comp, railway workers injured on-the-job must file a FELA lawsuit and prove that their employer’s negligence contributed to their injuries.  The one benefit to FELA is that monetary awards are not capped like they are with other types of lawsuits, so you can potentially receive a large payout for your injuries.

You can get help with your railway injury case by contacting the attorneys at Vujasinovic & Beckcom today.