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Are There Damage Limitations in FELA?

We get this question a lot since many railroaders have heard about “damage caps” in medical malpractice cases. Fortunately, FELA (i.e. the Federal Employers Liability Act) does not penalize victims and there is no arbitrary damage cap for your on-the-job railroad injury. This does not mean there aren’t specific requirements you need to follow when…

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