Louisville Railroad Injury Attorney

Railroad Worker Injuries and FELA Claims

The Federal Employers Liability Act, also known as FELA, provides injured railroad workers the right to sue their employers for injuries sustained on the job. The challenges people face after a railroad injury can seem overwhelming, particularly if the injury is serious or prevents a person from returning to work. At Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd & Conway, PSC, our team of Louisville injury attorneys help individuals who have sustained a serious railroad injury. We help injured workers obtain the benefits owed to them for their railroad injury.

If you are a railroad worker and are not covered under workers’ compensation, you have the right to sue your employer under FELA. FELA is vastly different from workers’ compensation — the benefit schedule is not predetermined. FELA considers the fault of each party; however an injured worker is entitled to make a claim even if they had a percentage of the fault. Injured railroad workers are also entitled to a civil jury.

If you or someone you know works in a rail yard and has been injured in a railroad accident, contact a Louisville attorney from Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd & Conway, PSC. Our firm offers a free initial consultation and handles all cases on a contingent fee basis: (502) 244-7772 .

Why Choose Our Firm For Your FELA Claim?

Since 1986, our firm has represented injured railroad workers in FELA litigation, addressing issues and injuries such as:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Toxic exposure to solvent and other hazardous materials
• Train derailments
• Train collisions
• Failure to provide proper equipment, training, lighting, and other safety measures

Our Louisville railroad accident lawyers understand that FELA litigation can often cross state lines. The injury attorneys at Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd & Conway, PSC represent clients nationwide who have sustained a railroad injury.

Contact Our Nationally Acclaimed Kentucky Railroad Accident Lawyers

Our law firm handles only a small number of cases at any one time. This means each injured client receives highly personalized attention. Our firm’s success is rooted in the way our Louisville personal injury attorneys approach each injured client and their concerns. If you have been injured in a railroad accident, contact us today for expert legal assistance with your FELA claim.

Contact Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd & Conway, PSC online or call us at (502) 244-7772 to schedule a free consultation today.