Alton Railroad Worker Injury Lawyer
Railroad work is extremely dangerous. With heavy, fast-moving machinery and the hands-on nature of the work, railroad employees are frequent injury victims. The Federal Employees Liability Act (FELA) protects railroad employees who are hurt on the job and their families. Under the act, the railroads must provide workers with a safe work environment.
If your loved one was seriously injured while working on the railroad in Metro East Illinois, contact the Perica Law Firm toll free at 888-369-4957.
We will fight for the compensation your family deserves. We will not hesitate to travel to meet with you in the hospital, at home or another convenient location.
Railroad Worker Injuries and FELA
Unlike workers' compensation cases, under FELA, you must only show that the railroad's negligence contributed to the cause of your injury, rather than explicitly caused the injury. For example, you can be compensated if a defective tool, engine, track or another piece of machinery played any role in your injury. Even a poorly maintained roadbed can contribute an injury or death.
At the Perica Law Firm, we have significant experience assisting railroad workers and their families in proving railroad liability and building strong cases under FELA. Common railroad worker injuries include:
- Back injuries
- Knee injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Amputations
- Broken bones
- Joint and ligament injuries
- Death
If you or your loved one was injured in a railroad accident, you can hire the attorney of your choice.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
At the Perica Law Firm, there are no attorney fees unless we win compensation for you. Call our Madison County FELA attorney toll free at 888-369-4957 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.
