Railroad injuries are handled entirely differently than other on the job injuries in Illinois, starting with who handles them. Typically, with on the job injuries, workers compensation will kick in to cover the employees medical and other expenses after an injury. However, railroad workers are covered under FELA. The Federal Employers Liability Act, also known as FELA was established to serve those who have been injured while working on the railroads. FELA protects not only those who work on the trains, but also those whose employer is a railroad company.

FELA is unlike workers comp in the way claims are…
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