FELA

Representation In Louisiana And Throughout All 48 Contiguous U.S. States

If you have been injured at work because of negligent conduct by your employer, it is important to not only see a doctor immediately, but also to find a lawyer. In a railroad injury claim, your interests will not align with the interests of your employer. By retaining legal counsel early, you can be sure that your best interests are fully protected.

At Rome, Arata, Baxley & Stelly, LLC, we are proud to say that our practice is dedicated to helping those who have been injured in accidents. Our practice is focused on railroad injury and personal injury claims. We are skilled in the courtroom and experienced at handling complex railroad worker injury claims and have in-depth knowledge of the law.

Injured while working on the railroad? Read important information for injured railroad workers.

FELA And Railway Worker Claims

The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) was enacted in 1908 to protect railroad employees in their line of work. This act creates a duty on your railroad employer, requiring the railroad to provide workers with reasonably safe work conditions, no matter where an employee works within the rail yard or what position he or she works in. Any railroad worker who is injured on the job is entitled to compensation for all damages and injuries that were caused by the negligent conduct by the railroad. Railroad workers are also protected under other federal railroad statutes such as the Federal Rail Safety Act (FRSA), Locomotive Inspection Act and more.

Advocating For Railroad Workers

FELA laws are complex, so choose an experienced lawyer to represent your interests. Without help from an experienced lawyer, it is likely that you will not receive the full amount of compensation you deserve. We have advocated for injured railroad workers for nearly our entire professional careers. Our attorneys understand this unique and complex area of law and review all of our cases in meticulous detail. We prepare every case as if it were to go to trial, which we have found to be most effective in helping our clients. You can expect aggressive representation from our team at all times.

Contact Our Louisiana Railroad Worker Injury Attorneys Serving Clients Nationwide

An injury can prevent you from working and providing for your family. It is important to make sure that you are represented by a skilled and experienced lawyer. The team at Rome, Arata, Baxley & Stelly, LLC, will help throughout every step of filing your claim.

To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our New Orleans FELA railroad injury and accident attorneys, contact us at 504-521-7946 or 800-249-1306.