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Is FELA basically workers compensation for railroad workers?

April 26, 2017basically fela railroad Workers workers compensation

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Is FELA basically workers compensation for railroad workers?

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Not really. Unlike “no fault” workers’ compensations laws, under which an injured worker does not need to establish any fault by the employer, if you bring a claim under FELA you will need to show that the railroad was somehow negligent and caused your injuries.