Railroad work is different. Your injury case is too.
FELA gives injured railroad workers rights that ordinary workers’ compensation does not. Learn what to do next, how claims work, and how our railroad team prepares serious cases.
Injured on the railroad? What you do next matters.
The railroad may start investigating immediately. Protect yourself by documenting unsafe conditions, identifying witnesses, preserving evidence, and understanding your rights before giving statements or signing documents.
A railroad injury is not a Workers’ Comp claim.
FELA gives railroad workers different rights and requires a different approach to fault, evidence, and damages.
Built for Railroad Workers. Built Around FELA.
Access practical information about railroad injuries, FELA rights, workplace safety, evidence preservation, and what to expect after a serious injury.
Nationwide FELA Practice
Serving railroad workers across the country
Railroad-Specific Experience
Built around crafts, rules, and operations
Trial-Ready Preparation
Evidence, experts, and strategy built early
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How FELA Works
Negligence, damages, deadlines, and how FELA differs from workers’ compensation.
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Injuries & Situations
Sudden incidents, unsafe equipment, cumulative trauma, and occupational exposure.
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Railroad Job Types
Information organized around the worker’s craft, duties and workplace hazards.
What To Do Next
Early decisions can shape the entire claim
The railroad may begin collecting statements, reports, and records immediately. Injured workers and their families need a clear plan for medical care, evidence preservation, and communications.
Why McEldrew Purtell
A railroad team built for serious cases
Meet the Railroad Team
Meet the attorneys, investigators, and paralegal team supporting workers and families from initial investigation through trial.
FELA Results
Our case results show the level of preparation, resources, and trial experience we bring to serious railroad injury claims.
Railroad Worker Resources
What Railroad Workers Need to Know
Everything You Should Know About FELA Claims
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