Chicago FELA Lawsuits
Why seek an experienced Chicago FELA lawyer?
In 1908, Congress passed the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) as a way of responding to the increasing number of railroad worker deaths. Because railroad workers are not eligible for ordinary workers compensation, FELA entitles them to compensation for damages to their health or person.
FELA allows for railroad workers and their families to file suit if they have reason to believe the railroad company did not properly ensure the safety of a worker. Unfortunately, winning such suits is much easier said than done. Sufficient evidence must be provided that clearly shows the railroad company was negligent in its responsibility to maintain a safe work environment. That is why it is so important to have skilled Chicago FELA lawyers—only with the right legal guidance can proof of negligence be established and well-deserved compensation received.
A railroad accident can occur in a variety of devastating ways. You might be struck by a railroad car while working on the track. Malfunctioning equipment inside the train may be what causes your injury, or you may be harmed by a toxic substance the train is transporting. No matter the method of injury, you deserve compensation, such as the plaintiff who won $160,000 against Chicago and Northwestern Transportation for a knee injury.
Chicago FELA litigation
When you seek a Chicago FELA injunction for settlement, you may not realize you are entitled to much more than a company typically offers at first. If you have incurred costs for medical treatments, funeral arrangements, or lost wages from work, you need a firm experienced in obtaining Chicago FELA awards. One person going up against an entire company in court is not effective. Seidman Law Offices have attorneys with over 30 collective years in pursuing cases for injury victims. Let our courtroom skills go to work for you, and we can help obtain a settlement that may be long overdue.
Chicago FELA jury award
Here are just a few examples of Chicago FELA awards received by injured railroad workers:
- $425,000 for knee and back injury (electrician v. Chicago & Northwestern Transportation Company)
- $650,000 for head injury (coach cleaner v. Chicago & Northwestern Transportation Company)
- $800,000 for knee injury (conductor v. Southern Pacific Chicago Saint Louis)
Uncommon results. Exceptional attorneys. Specialized care.
Located near the Chicago Sears Tower, Seidman Law Offices offer free initial consultations and is easily accessible by public transportation. We keep flexible office hours and meet with clients on nights or weekends by appointment. We also operate on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing until we win or settle your case.
Contact Seidman Law Offices for professional legal advice on railroad laws from experienced FELA attorneys in Chicago. We also represent clients throughout Illinois.
