As a railroad employee, the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) gives you more rights and more protection than any other working person in the United States, but unless you know these rights and exercise them, they might as well not even exist.

Right to Legal Counsel

You have an absolute right to legal counsel.

Some railroad workers mistakenly believe the company can fire an employee for talking to an attorney after an injury. Others think the railroad will discriminate against them if they exercise this right. Neither can lawfully occur.

Under the FELA, it is a crime to threaten, intimidate, or otherwise prevent you from exercising your right to speak with and hire an attorney to represent you for a work-related injury.

We are here to provide you with essential information you need to make an informed choice on how to handle a work-related injury. We will help protect your rights and intervene on your behalf in the event your employer violates the FELA.