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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 …

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How 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 …

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Guide 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 …

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What 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 …

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Navigating 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 …

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Protecting Your Rights Under FELA

With the railroad industry booming in the United States in the early 1900s, worker safety was a serious problem. In …

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Common 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 …

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Importance 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 …

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Establishing 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 …

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How 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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