You likely can.
Unlike most other Richmond-area workers, railroad employees are not covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Instead, a federal law called the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) allows them to sue their railroad employers for work-related injuries.
If your attorney can prove that an unsafe work practice or condition sanctioned by your Richmond railroad employer caused your injury, then under FELA you may have the ability to recover damages that include your medical and other out-of-pocket costs, your lost wages, and your pain and suffering.
Making an injury claim under FELA requires the skill and experience of a knowledgeable Richmond train accident injury lawyer. Contact the team at Emroch & Kilduff today to learn more.