As an injured railroad worker, am I required to prove negligence by the railroad, its workers, contractors or agents?
Posted by John Harris on Sun, Nov 28, 2010 @ 11:27 AM
Q: As an injured railroad worker, am I required to prove negligence by the railroad, its workers, contractors or agents?
A: Yes. Unlike workers compensation, FELA requires proof that the railroad injury was caused in some way by the negligence of the railroad, its workers, contractors or agents.