Aggressive Omaha Attorney Advocating for Railroad Workers Injured on the Job
Contact attorney Leonard Shefren of the Shefren Law Offices now at (402) 492-9001 to find out how to protect your rights after you have been injured.
The Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA) was enacted to protect and compensate workers in the railroad industry injured on the job. At the Shefren Law Offices, PC in Omaha, Nebraska, we possess a thorough knowledge of FELA and fight aggressively for injured railroaders.
The Need to Prove Negligence in a FELA Claim
Railroad worker accident cases combine our experience in workers compensation and personal injury legal matters. A FELA claim can be filed in state or federal court. However, compensation is not automatic, there are no pre-determined benefits, and negligence must be proven. At the Shefren Law Offices, PC, we must show that the railroad worker suffered an injury due to his or her employer's inattentiveness to basic standards of safety.
Establishing Your FELA Claim
We file claims in state court, giving us much more control over the potential outcome. In spite of efforts to revise FELA to conform with workers compensation laws, we handle the claim as we would any personal injury case. That involves thorough investigation of the site and securing information from your doctor on the extent of your injuries. We partner with experts as needed and handle all evidence with great attention to detail.
Overcoming FELA Challenges
While FELA does present more challenges than a standard workers compensation claim, we use our experience and aggressive approach to overcome obstacles. It may be possible to collect significantly more than workers compensation provides.
Contact Us
For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer regarding a train accident where you suffered injuries to your back, neck, shoulder or knee, please contact us.
