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Railroad Accident Lawyers in Houston, TX

The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) was enacted in 1908 to protect federal railroad employees who were not covered by Workers’ Compensation. Congress recognized the importance of providing coverage to railroad workers and their families who were experiencing a high number of railroad deaths and catastrophic injuries. FELA gave these employees and their families the means to sue companies for injuries, including pain and suffering, as well as wrongful death.

Under FELA, injured employees can seek compensation for wage loss, future wage loss, medical expenses and treatments, pain and suffering, and partial or permanent disability. Some of the railroad companies still operating in Texas include: Union Pacific, Kansas City Southern Railroad and BNSF Railway.

The Lore Law Firm is based in Houston, Texas and represents railroad employee accident victims and their families throughout Texas and the United States. We understand how to evaluate a railroad accident (FELA) claim or railroad fatality and are dedicated to ensuring you and your family receives the maximum amount of compensation for your claim. We may also be able to assist you with cash advances to help cover medical and living expenses while your case is pending.

What Do You Need to Prove to Recover under FELA?

In order to recover under FELA, railroad employees must prove that they were injured on the job and that their injuries (or the death of a family member) were caused by the negligence or recklessness of:

  • Their employer (or company affiliated with their employer)
  • A coworker (fellow railroad employee)
  • An equipment manufacturer

What Can You Recover under FELA?

If you are a railroad employee injured on the job, you may be entitled to recover the following:

  • Medical expenses
  • Rehabilitation and long-term care costs
  • Loss of wages
  • Pain and suffering

If a family member was killed in a railroad accident, you may be entitled to compensation. If you were injured in a railroad accident or if you lost a family member in a railroad accident, it is important to consult a FELA or railroad accident lawyer as soon as possible to ensure you understand your rights and your legal interests are fully protected.

Please remember, there are time limitations in which you can bring a FELA claim for a railroad accident or injury, so contact an experienced lawyer today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The legal term for the time limit for filing a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit is "statute of limitations." These filing deadlines vary from state to state, and can also vary depending on the type of claim being asserted. If a lawsuit is not within this time period, you may forfeit your right to seek compensation for any damages suffered. Learn more!

The short answer is nothing, unless and until a recovery/settlement is obtained in your case. Learn more!

Every case is different and presents unique factors, so no ethical attorney can determine in advance the exact amount that you will be able to recover.  Anyone who is willing to promise a result before thoroughly investigating and analyzing all aspects of your case should be viewed with skepticism. Learn more!

The average case takes about 12 to 18 months, however, the time it takes to get through the claim resolution process varies quite a lot from case to case. If the evidence of liability is strong and there is little doubt as to the nature and extent of the plaintiff's injuries, the case should settle for a reasonable value within four to six months after the accident and completion of your medical treatment, without the need for litigation. Any number of factors can complicate and extend this timeframe. Learn more!

In most personal injury and wrongful death cases, you can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault for the injury or death. In many situations involving auto accidents and or on the job injuries, you may be entitled to compensation even if you are partially to blame. Learn more!

One of the most immediate and serious issues injured people face is how their medical treatment and case costs will be paid while their case is in progress.

Medical attention must be sought immediately, but a major concern among even those with health insurance is – will my health insurance cover the bills related to an auto accident or other injury causing incident. This is another reason to contact an attorney sooner rather than later.  If you don't have insurance or it does not appear that your health insurance will cover your medical expenses, a personal injury attorney will be able to help you get access to care. Learn more!