Does FECA Cover Mental Health?
The Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) covers mental health. The psychological or emotional condition must result from work duties and …
Read MoreHow To Appeal a Denied FELA Claim
How to appeal a denied FELA claim depends on the status of the case and where the appeal must be …
Read MoreGuide To Filing a FELA Claim
More than 3,000 railroad employees are hurt each year in the United States. For these employees, injury claims fall under …
Read MoreWhat to Expect from Your FELA Settlement
Most FELA claims reach a settlement. One law journal reported that only 1.1% of FELA claims go to trial, meaning …
Read MoreNavigating the FELA Claims Process
In 2023, 138,792 people were working in the railroad industry. For these workers, safety is the most important part of …
Read MoreProtecting Your Rights Under FELA
With the railroad industry booming in the United States in the early 1900s, worker safety was a serious problem. In …
Read MoreCommon Injuries Covered Under FELA
The Federal Employers Liability Act, 45 U.S.C. § 51 et. seq. (1908) (FELA) allows railroad workers to seek compensation for …
Read MoreImportance of Gathering Medical Evidence for Your FELA Claim
To win a FELA claim for compensation, you must establish that you have been injured or contracted an illness. Medical …
Read MoreEstablishing Negligence in Your FELA Claim
Establishing negligence is required for every FELA (Federal Employers’ Liability Act) claim. FELA is unlike workers’ compensation claims because the …
Read MoreHow Do Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Your FECA Claim?
If you have a pre-existing condition, you may qualify to receive Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) benefits. However, pre-existing conditions …
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