Inherent dangers of the railroad industry place the workers in this field at great risk for personal injury or wrongful death. Similar to the dangers posed by the construction field, railroad workers endure some of the most hazardous conditions in the country. Due to the increasingly large number of workers sustaining injury in this line of work, Congress introduced the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) of 1907 in order to protect these workers. This piece of legislation holds the employers of railroad workers liable for any injuries that their working conditions may cause due to negligence.
Not all law offices are equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to handle these high profile cases; this is precisely why you will need the help of our expert Alabama FELA railroad accident lawyers. The top injury lawyers here at the law office of Wettermark & Keith, LLC., have over three decades of litigation experience fighting for the rights of injured railroad workers. We won’t back down until justice is found for those injured or killed in these tragic accidents.
Your Rights as a Victim
Under the Federal Employers Liability Act, railroad workers who sustain an injury on the job may be eligible for compensation beyond what a typical Workers’ Compensation claim may pay out. The specific nature of the incident in question needs to be properly evaluated in order to determine if a victim has rights under FELA to have a claim. Our professional FELA railroad injury lawyers can help you with this aspect of your case. If your employer is found to be responsible for your injury, you or your family may be entitled to compensation for:
- Lost Wages
- Loss of Benefits
- Disability Pay
- Scarring
- Emotional Pain and Suffering
- Medical Expenses
- Funeral Costs
- Loss of Quality of Life
The compensation provided to injured workers by Workers’ Compensation is all too often not enough to meet the needs of a victim and their families. Contact our law office today to discuss the specifics of your case.
Serving Justice — One Case at a Time
Here at Wettermark & Keith, LLC., our veteran FELA railroad accident lawyers have the skills needed to take on these large entities. Our top attorneys represent each and every client with the utmost respect, compassion, and employ the thorough legal expertise needed to make their case a success. We realize that this is likely a difficulty situation for you and possibly your family and are here for you.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one due to the negligence of another person in a railroad accident, contact our seasoned injury lawyers today. Together we can seek a financial compensation figure that meets your needs as a victim and can continue to provide for your, long after this ordeal is over.
No Recovery, No Fee Guarantee
When selecting clients to represent in court, our firm operates on a contingency fee basis. What this means to our clients is simple: if we don’t win your case, you won’t pay anything. We choose to operate this way for the sole benefit of our clients, we want to see you obtain a successful recovery so that you can continue to carry on with your life.
Contact us today if you have been the victim of a personal injury or lost a loved one to a wrongful death after a railroad accident. Fill out the free case evaluation form on our web site and we will get back to you promptly. If you wish to speak to us directly, feel free to call one of our three branches.
- Birmingham Office 205.993.9500
- Chattanooga Office 423.702.9000
- Panama City Office 877.715.9300
Remember, it is only through extensive professional litigation that a successful claim of personal injury or wrongful death can be made to come to fruition. This is precisely how our top accident lawyers operate for every client, every day. We work hard to serve justice to those injured, one case at a time.
Call or contact us today, we are here to help.
