FELA Claims Process

FELA Claims Attorneys

If you have been injured while on the job in the railroad industry, you need to file a claim under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, also known as FELA, to recover compensation for your losses. FELA claims can be complex and the process can be a challenge to navigate. You need experienced FELA lawyers to help you get full and fair compensation for your injuries.

At the law offices of Gordon & Elias, L.L.P., in Houston, Texas, we have over 38 years of combined experience successfully representing injured railroad workers. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.

The FELA Claims Process

First, our attorneys will need to gather all necessary information to prepare your claim. We'll need the names, addresses and phone numbers of all witnesses. We will also want to take pictures at the location of your accident and may want to get detailed measurements of the injury scene.

Next, we'll interview the witnesses and get written statements regarding evidence and the fact situation surrounding your accident. Based on the evidence, we will assess your case and determine which witnesses we need to prove your claim. We will also decide whether to employ expert witnesses to help establish liability. Expert witnesses also will be used to establish the amount of your losses as well as your ability to be gainfully employed.

Before your case can go to trial, you will probably be required to participate in a mediation. In a mediation proceeding, a neutral third party works with both parties to help them identify a solution that is mutually beneficial. The mediator does not render an opinion, will not take testimony, and does not listen to legal arguments. If the parties cannot come to an agreement, the matter goes to trial. Statistics show that over 95% of FELA claims are resolved by settlement or through mediation. However, without a lawsuit being filed against them, do you think they will ever agree to pay you maximum dollar on your claim? You know the answer to that question!

Contact Us Immediately

The process for recovery under FELA for a non-lawyer is complicated and can be very intimidating. The railroad will immediately use their claims people to try to build a case against you to make the process even more difficult for you. You need Gordon & Elias on your side sooner rather than later to protect your interests. Contact Gordon & Elias, L.L.P., for a free initial consultation.

38 Years of Combined Experience Representing Injured Railroad Workers