FELA, or the Federal Employment Liability Act assures railroad employees a safe work place and gives them and their families the right to recover compensation if injured in a railroad related accident. Under FELA, injured employees can seek compensation for wage loss, future wage loss, medical expenses and treatments, pain and suffering, and for partial or permanent disability. All railroad solvent exposure lawsuits have been filed under FELA.
CSX Sued by Former Employee
March 3, 2008
A suit was recently filed by a former employee of CSX Transportation against the company for injuries endured while at work.
The former employee filed the FELA lawsuit against CSX claiming they are to blame for an accident that occurred while he was working on the transit system.
Injury at Work
Aaron E. Richards, a former conductor for CSX Transportation, filed the suit after he fell while he was performing a brake test.
Although CSX is denying any responsibility for the plaintiff’s injuries, Richards says that it was their negligence that caused the accident.
Plaintiff Seeks Compensation
Richards is seeking compensation for his future and past pain, medical treatment, loss of earnings and loss of enjoyment of life.
He is seeking damages in excess of $75,000 for the incident.
(Source: The West Virginia Record)
Have you or someone you know been injured while employed for a train company? If so, please contact us to speak with an experienced FELA attorney who will give you the legal guidance you need and deserve.