To win a FELA claim for compensation, you must establish that you have been injured or contracted an illness. Medical evidence is almost always central to winning the case. Attorney Daren Sarphie explains the importance of gathering medical evidence for your Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) claim. Medical Evidence in FELA Claims Medical evidence may […]

Establishing negligence is required for every FELA (Federal Employers’ Liability Act) claim. FELA is unlike workers’ compensation claims because the victim must prove the employer's fault—they must show the employer did something wrong. Attorney Daren Sarphie explains how employer negligence is established in a FELA lawsuit. Negligence Under FELA 45 U.S. Code § 51 says […]