Connecticut FELA Overview

Connecticut FELA Lawyers

BRIDGEPORT • HARTFORD • NEW HAVEN
STAMFORD • WATERBURY • NORWALK

Are you a railroad worker who has suffered an on-the-job injury? The Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) establishes the procedures for injured workers to recover compensation. Due to the complexities of these procedures, injured workers are best served by working with an attorney who understands the nuances of FELA — to seek maximum compensation on the injured's behalf.

The attorneys of Gordon, Elias & Seely, L.L.P. have more than 51 years of experience fighting for the rights of injured railroad workers throughout Connecticut. We help people who have suffered a range of injuries at work, from head injuries to lost limbs. To speak to a Connecticut FELA claims attorney in a free consultation, call us toll free at 800-773-6770 or contact us online.

Gordon, Elias & Seely, L.L.P. also represents FELA claimants for repetitive or cumulative trauma claims. For an in-depth discussion of the different types of cumulative claims please visit:

• Whole Body Vibration [WBV]
• Ankle & Knee Cumulative Injury

FELA was enacted to establish the authority of injured workers to recover compensation for a range of injuries caused by railroad employer negligence. It was very apparent to the government that railroad employees faced risks and dangers in this particular line of work. Congress addressed the problem of railroad worker injury claims by allowing them to file FELA claims for damages in either state or federal court.

FELA also makes it easier to prove the railroad's liability, reducing the burden of proof for ordinary negligence and, in some cases, actually waiving the need to prove negligence if the railroad violated a safety statute or regulation.

At Gordon, Elias & Seely, L.L.P., we can help you in every aspect of your FELA claim, from explaining the FELA claims process to explaining what compensation is available in regards to the type of injury sustained.

We limit our caseload so we can focus fully on providing great customer service. When you choose us to represent you in your railroad accident case, you will work directly with an attorney — not an associate or paralegal.

We know firsthand how dangerous the railroad industry is. Railroad workers face dangers and risks every day on the job. We are focused on helping people just like you recover after an accident. If you have been injured on the job, contact Gordon, Elias & Seely, L.L.P. for a free consultation about how we handle FELA claims.

The following is a list of all the railroads operating in Connecticut and covered under FELA:

Branford Steam Railroad (BRFD), Central New England Railroad (CNZR), Connecticut Southern Railroad (CSO), CSX Transportation (CSXT), Housatonic Railroad (HRRC), Naugatuck Railroad (NAUG), New England Central Railroad (NECR), Pan Am Railways (BM, MEC), AND Providence and Worcester Railroad (PW)

Finally, Amtrak (AMTK), New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Commuter Rail Line (proposed), and the Shore Line East operate as passenger carriers.

The above railroads range from Class I through Class III railroads and some are very small short line railroad companies. Nevertheless, anyone injured while working for these railroads would have a FELA claim and should report their claim and seek legal advice.

DANBURY • NEW BRITAIN • BRISTOL • WEST HARTFORD
MERIDEN • MIDDLETOWN • STRATFORD • WESTPORT
51 years of Combined Experience Representing Injured Railroad Workers