Federal law overrides state laws in certain areas, like employment-related injuries under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, to provide consistent standards and remedies for employees regardless of the state in which they work. This helps avoid disparities and conflicts that may arise due to varying state laws and court interpretations.
For example: If a railway worker in New York and another in California both sustain similar injuries due to employer negligence, federal law ensures they have access to comparable legal recourse, preventing state-specific laws from treating these cases differently.