Why Do You Need an Attorney for a FELA Claim?

You Need An Experienced FELA Attorney

If you are a railroad worker and have been injured at work, you may think you don't need an attorney to help you recover under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). You may believe that you will get more compensation in less time without a lawyer. Unfortunately, this is seldom, if ever, the case. Railroad companies know what their responsibility will be in a FELA claim. They have a vested interest in minimizing your financial recovery.

At Gordon & Elias, L.L.P., in Houston, Texas, we have represented injured railroad workers in FELA claims since 1989. Our lawyers have over 38 years of combined experience successfully handling FELA claims. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.

Railroad companies have extensive experience defending FELA claims. They customarily employ teams of well-trained claim investigators, safety officers, private detectives and law firms to minimize their liability in FELA claims.

If you choose to work directly with the railroad company's claim's agent, you will be pressured to accept a quick settlement by a company employee who has a vested interest in paying you as little as possible. The claim's agent will want you to believe that your best interests are being considered. But there's an inherent conflict of interest. The claim's agent can serve your best interests and the best interests of the company at the same time.

Don't sacrifice full recovery for convenience. Our attorneys will work to get you full and fair compensation for your losses.

Act Now, Not Later

Under FELA, you have three years from the date of your on-the-job injury to file a lawsuit. However, the longer you wait, the more difficult it may be to find witnesses to support your claim. The longer you wait, the easier it is for evidence to get lost. The longer you wait, the more pressured you may feel to accept what the company has to offer.

As soon as you hire us, we will begin to prepare for litigation. Our attorneys and staff will start to gather and protect the evidence to support your claim. We will move quickly to depose witnesses and get a permanent record of their testimony. The railroad company won't waste time, either. Upon receiving notice of your injury, the company will immediately begin compiling evidence, including pictures, documents, witness statements and other records. You need to hire an attorney as soon as possible to ensure that you are on equal footing with the railroad company.

Contact Us

If you have been injured on the job as a rail worker, you need an attorney to handle your FELA claim. Contact Gordon & Elias, L.L.P., for a free initial consultation.

38 Years of Combined Experience Representing Injured Railroad Workers