Railroad workers face serious risks every day, from moving trains and heavy equipment to unsafe yards and defective tools. When injuries happen on the job, most railroad employees are protected by the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), which allows them to seek compensation directly from their employer when negligence contributed to the accident.
At Gilman & Allison LLP, we represent injured Texas railroad workers hurt along major rail corridors in Houston, East Texas, Beaumont, and throughout Texas. FELA claims often arise from unsafe working conditions, poor training, defective equipment, and dangerous switching operations. Injured workers may be entitled to recover damages for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Common FELA injury cases include:
Train derailments and collisions
Falls from railcars or locomotives
Coupling accidents
Track maintenance injuries
Defective tools or equipment
Chemical and diesel exposure
FELA is different from workers’ compensation. To recover, a railroad worker must show the employer’s negligence played a role in the injury — even in a small way. This can include failure to maintain safe tracks, provide proper training, enforce safety rules, or protect workers from known hazards.
Texas railroad employees often suffer serious injuries in rail yards, industrial corridors, and along freight lines connected to ports and refineries. These incidents can lead to back injuries, crush injuries, head trauma, and long-term disabilities.
Under FELA, injured workers can seek compensation for:
Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
Medical treatment and future care
Pain and mental anguish
Permanent disability
Because rail companies aggressively defend these claims, early legal guidance is critical to protect evidence and build a strong case. Gilman & Allison, LLP advocates for railroad workers across Texas and works to hold negligent rail employers accountable.
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