A:Under the FELA, an employee is entitled to file a claim in order to recover monetary compensation for the following elements of damage:
1. Past wage loss from the date of injury up through the date of trial
2. Future loss of earning capacity from the date of trial through the date of expected retirement
3. Medical expenses, past and future
4. Pain, suffering, mental anguish and loss of enjoyment of life
Claims asserted by an employee under the FELA can, of course, be
resolved either by a settlement with the railroad employer or tried
before a jury in court. Any monetary recovery either by settlement or
by jury trial is tax free to the employee.
IMPORTANT: The value of a claim is dependent upon facts and circumstances unique to that particular claim. An experienced FELA attorney can and should provide you with the necessary assistance in helping you understand the potential value of your claim.