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Federal Employers Liability Act

Written by our railroad injury lawyers in Richmond

The Federal Employers Liability Act, commonly known as the FELA, is a law that protects railroad workers who have sustained a personal injury on the job.

The law has been in effect for over 100 years. As a result of the law, injured railroad workers in Richmond, Charlottesville, Louisa County, Fluvanna County, Albemarle County, and all of central Virginia are not covered by state Worker’s Compensation laws. Instead, a railroad worker who has a personal injury as a result of working on the railroad can make a claim and/or file a lawsuit against the railroad.

One of the main benefits of the FELA is that the legal standards for making a recovery as a result of a railroad personal injury are not as stringent as many state laws for typical personal injuries. In addition, the benefits under the FELA are typically more generous than those of state worker’s compensation systems.

If you have a railroad injury, the law firm of Wilson & Hajek can provide skilled legal representation to guide you through the system.

Railroad workers can collect for injuries. Call the personal injury law firm of Wilson & Hajek.

Railroad injury lawyers in Richmond serving Charlottesville, Louisa County, Fluvanna County, Albemarle County, and all of central Virginia.

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Francis Hajek’s legal experience in the field of personal injury covers all injuries including the most serious: death, loss of limb, quadriplegia; to minor injuries such as sprains,
His success rate is high. The verdicts are substantial.

These cases have taken place in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Florida, Ohio and Washington, D.C. (Cases are in state and federal courts.) Notably, Francis Hajek, along with co-counsel, obtained a record-setting $46 million jury verdict for an injured client. The verdict was for $46 million, but that amount rose to $60 million with interest. The defendant agreed to a confidential settlement and abandoned its appeal.

This case reflects the dedication of Francis Hajek to his client, who suffered a permanent traumatic brain injury along with many other physical injuries after a train derailed and crashed into his workplace. The trial in Prince William County was over 3 weeks long. At Wilson & Hajek, every client is treated with the same dedication and personal service as we help you get justice. Experience counts and Francis Hajek has over 30 years of legal experience. Explore our website and learn how we can help you.

Federal Employers Liability Act

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