FAQ: If my injury is partially my fault, can I still pursue a FELA case? Answer: Yes, the FELA is what is known as a “purely comparative negligence” statute. This means if a jury finds the railroad and employee both negligent in causing the employee’s injuries, it assigns the percentage the railroad and employees are…
FAQ: Does the FELA cover diseases due to working for the railroad as well as injuries? Answer: Yes, occupational diseases (cancers related to toxic exposures, asbestosis, mesothelioma, etc.) are recognized as injuries under the FELA and damages associated with those diseases are compensable under the FELA. Occupational diseases often appear long after exposure, so whether…
FAQ: What is the FELA and what kind of cases does it cover? Answer: The FELA is a statute enacted by Congress shortly after the turn of the 20th century. The statute is intended to protect railroad employees injured on the job, so the covers cases arising from injuries suffered by railroad employees in the…
FAQ: What information do I need to provide to you if I hire your law firm? Answer: The overly simple answer to this question is “everything”. Every case we take has several stages. The first stage is intake. We have forms and questionnaires to elicit information to identify our client and the potential claim. This…
FAQ: How can I determine if I have a case your firm may be able to handle? Answer: The best way to determine if you have a case, we can help with is to contact us. Our Virginia beach injury attorneys are accessible vis email or telephone and will be happy to go over your…