RAILROAD WORKERS' COMPENSATION DOES NOT EXIST

If you are a railroad worker, you may not know you are not covered by Workers’ Compensation if injured at work. The railroads use this fact to their advantage when protecting their own interests after an on-duty-injury, and not the interests of their injured worker. The train accidents attorneys at Hoey & Farina, along with our investigators, many former railroader workers themselves, understand the complex litigation of railroad work injury claims and have more than 250 years experience in FELA law and protecting the rights and interests of injured railroad workers.

Hoey & Farina's aggressive approach against the railroads and in preparing each personal injury claim for an injured railroader as if it needs to be tried is why we obtain record verdicts and settlements for our clients.

Each railroad accident lawyer at Hoey & Farina also understands the importance of communicating with railroaders and their families – even before an injury ever happens. We provide free information for railroad workers and their families:

• Free Email Newsletters - Straight Track
• Free Seminars - Arbitration, New Hires and Family Members
• Free DVD – “Don’t Get Railroaded” (Online Video Also Available)

As an injured railroad worker, you may ask, “Am I covered under Railroad Workers Compensation if I’m injured at work?”

A railroader who suffers a serious work injury is covered under the FELA - Federal Employers’ Liability Act. Under the FELA, an injured railroader is not automatically entitled to recover damages from the railroad after being injured at work. You must prove the railroad was negligent in failing to furnish a reasonably safe place to work or the proper equipment for work.

After an injury, the railroad immediately retains claim agents and attorneys to protect their interests. The claim agent takes witness statements, investigate the accident scene / equipment and review the facts. The claim agent attempts to take a statement from you (even at the hospital while you are medicated) – all to minimize the railroad's liability and maximize your responsibility. The claim agent will also attempt to stop you from exercising your right to choose your treating physician(s) and push you to treat with a physician loyal to the railroad.

WHO IS PROTECTING YOUR AND YOUR FAMILY'S INTERESTS?

Within hours of a train accident, your railroad union approved, Chicago railroad injury attorney and investigator from Hoey & Farina can be at your location, in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin (anywhere in the United States) to do a railroad accident investigation on your behalf, to protect your and your family’s rights and obtain the best settlement or verdict for you that each injured railroad worker deserves.

If you or a family member has suffered a serious injury or wrongful death in a railroad accident, call a respected Chicago railroad injury lawyer /train accidents attorney(s) at Hoey & Farina at 1-888-425-1212, or complete this form, for your FREE CONSULTATION. Hoey & Farina represents clients throughout the United States.