Injury or Death of Train Employees
Representing FELA Rail Workers Throughout South Carolina
Railroad workers are entitled to special damages for job-related injuries under the Federal Employment Liability Act (FELA). The law office of Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod has represented many railroad employees injured in derailments, crashes and other work-related accidents, including industrial chemical exposure.
If you were injured on the job and you are covered by FELA, you may be able to sue for compensation above and beyond workers' compensation. Contact our Charleston office at 843-277-9824 and ask for W. Mullins McLeod Jr. In your free initial consultation, we can determine if you have a viable FELA case.
Mr. McLeod has extensive experience in train accident personal injury and wrongful death claims, including representation of railroad workers injured by:
- A train derailment or crash
- Toxic exposures to chemicals carried by trains
- Falls from trains
- Other on-the-job accidents
Railroad workers can pursue FELA claims against the railroad if the negligence of the railroad company caused the accident. In the 2005 Norfolk Southern railroad accident at Graniteville, we represented not only local residents but railroad employees aboard the train who were exposed to the chlorine gas leak. Damages in a FELA claim can include lost wages and projected future earnings, pain and suffering, and diminished quality of life.
We take cases in Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester and Orangeburg counties, and throughout South Carolina and neighboring states. Our attorneys are experienced in federal court litigation and are fully committed to your maximum compensation. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
