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.
Trackman Claims Harm at Work in Suit
- February 13 , 2007
A former employee of Norfolk Southern Railway recently filed a suit claiming that he became the victim of injuries due to the work conditions.
The plaintiff claims that the many years he spent working for the company subjected him to repetitive stress injuries.
Norfolk Accused
Jeff Kelly is accusing Norfolk of failing to provide him with a safe environment to work in during his employment.
He also claims that the railway failed to provide him with safe tools and equipment to work with.
Plaintiff Suffers Injuries
In the suit, Kelly states that as a result of his former employer’s negligence, he has suffered severe and permanent injuries.
Kelly’s knees have reportedly caused him pain and anguish and as a result he has suffered from a loss of wages and incurred medical expenses.
In the suit, Kelly is seeking damages in excess of $50,000 plus the costs of legal fees.
(Source: The Madison St. Clair Record)
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