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It’s a common question among railroad employees often arising from misconceptions about the protections offered by the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) compared to standard workers compensation. The distinction is significant and understanding it can profoundly impact the benefits and compensation you may be entitled to following a workplace injury. The Distinction Between FELA and Workers’ Compensation Railroad workers do not fall under the workers’ compensation system. Instead, they are protected by FELA, legislation that generally offers more comprehensive coverage. Here’s why this difference matters:
Why FELA Offers Better Protection
The Bottom Line The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) provides extensive benefits that accurately reflect the true impact of workplace injuries. It is critical for you as an employee to understand your rights under FELA to ensure that you receive the full compensation you are entitled to for any job-related injuries. If you, as a Signalman, or a member of your family experiences a work-related injury or illness, it is important to fully understand your rights and benefits under FELA before settling any claims with your railroad employer. The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen has selected qualified legal representatives for BRS members dealing with injury cases governed by FELA. ARLA | ACADEMY OF RAIL LABOR ATTORNEYSADVOCATES FOR RAIL SAFETY | PROTECTING FELA | PROVIDING EDUCATION | WHISTLEBLOWER SUPPORTARLA is a professional association of attorneys whose practice includes the representation of injured railroad workers and their families under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) and the Federal Rail Safety Act (FRSA), also referred to as the Railroad Whistleblower Law. ARLA was formed more than three decades ago and continues grow and innovate. ARLA provides a platform of educational opportunities, sharing of collective knowledge and experience of a national network of FELA attorneys, as well as growing its extensive library of FELA related documents. ARLA services keep our members up to date on the current trends related to FELA and much more. FELA Attorneys When Signalmen suffer a work-related injury or illness, BRS members or their families are encouraged to determine their rights and benefits under the Federal Employers' Liability Act before agreeing to any settlement with the railroad employer. The BRS has designated the attorneys listed in this directory to serve as qualified counsel for BRS members in employee injury cases covered by FELA. Attorneys are listed by state and are designated to serve BRS members living or working in the general region of their offices. Designation of FELA counsel is by authority of the BRS Executive Counsel only. For questions not related to FELA, feel free to contact the listed attorneys, or utilize Union Plus to obtain quality legal assistance for an affordable price. BRS members are encouraged to provide information regarding FELA cases, including criticism or commendations regarding the service of designated counsel, and information on injuries and settlements. This information, which will be used in the continuing evaluation of this program, should be sent to Michael S. Baldwin, President, Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, 917 Shenandoah Shores Road, Front Royal, VA 22630-6418. Contacts by StateW.C. Tucker, Jr. Maples, Tucker & Jacobs, LLC F. Tucker, Burge Burge & Burge, PC Lloyd L. Rabb, III Rabb & Rabb, PLLC Chris Christy Law Office of H. Chris Christy Jay A. Kaplan Kaplan Law Corporation Anthony S. Petru Hildebrand, McLeod & Nelson Larry Mann Alper & Mann, PC Howard A. Spier Rossman Baumberger Reboso & Spier, PA F. Daniel Petro Petro & Harrington, LLC Daniel J. Downes Cavanagh Law Group P. Matthew Darby Darby Law Group, LLC Robert T. Naumes Naumes Law Group LLC Benjamin J. Wilensky Sommers Swartz, PC Randal W. LeNeave Hunegs, LeNeave & Kvas Gene C. Napier Hunegs, LeNeave & Kvas Drew C. Baebler The Baebler Firm, LLC Marc Wietzke Flynn and Wietzke, PC Andrew J. Thompson Shapero | Roloff Co., LPA Michael J. Olley Coffey, Kaye, Myers & Olley Don P. Palermo Palermo Law Offices Weldon Granger Robert M. Tramuto Jones, Granger, Tramuto & Halstead Willard J. Moody, Jr. The Moody Law Firm, Inc. James K. Vucinovich Rossi Vucinovich, PC Nicholas D. Thompson Casey Jones Law Firm
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