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Q.

What is FELA?

Q. What type of damages can be recovered in a FELA case?
Q. Do I have to notify the railroad after being injured on the job? Q.

Can I select my own doctor for treatment?

Q. Is a FELA case similar to a worker's compensation case? Q. Do I have to give the claims agent a written or recorded statement?
Q. How is a FELA case proven? Q. As a railroad worker, am I entitled to receive any type of Social Security benefits?
Q. Where are FELA lawsuits filed? Q. What is the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)?
Q.

Is there any time limitation for the filing of a FELA case?

Q. If I am injured on the job, does the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) provide any benefits?
Q. What type of injuries are covered by FELA? Q. Can the railroad retaliate against me for making a FELA claim?
       
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Remember that the laws in Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota and surrounding areas are different.  You should consult with a locomotive / railroad injury lawyer who is familiar with the laws of the State in which you were injured and has experience taking on large insurance companies in the pursuit of compensation for victims of personal injury accidents.
Question: What is FELA?
 
Answer:

FELA is an acronym for the Federal Employer's Liability Act. This federal statute was enacted by Congress in 1908 to improve railroad safety and to provide certain benefits to railroad workers who were injured during the course of their employment.

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