Railroad workers in Illinois should all understand the basics of the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). Passed over 100 years ago in 1908, the Act is designed to protect the rights of railroad workers who have been injured. Under FELA, there's a structure set up...
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3 differences between FELA and workers’ compensation
If you suffer an on-the-job injury as a railroad worker, you do not have the same type of coverage as workers in most other fields. Instead of the workers' compensation program, the Federal Employers Liability Act is responsible for your care coverage. Here are three...
Mediation often used for FELA claims
Rail workers have unique circumstances when they file an injury claim. They file a Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) claim or lawsuit where the railroad worker seeks compensation for an injury on the job or illness due to negligence. It is similar to worker’s...
Sexual assault survivors criticize police record
Victims of sexual assault in Illinois have harshly criticized the Chicago Police Department for the agency's record in dealing with sexual assault cases. According to reports from advocacy groups and investigative journalists, up to nine-tenths of all sexual assault...
Signs that your child may have been molested
No parent wants to imagine the possibility of anyone inflicting harm on their child. But this is an unfortunate reality for many young children. If you notice an abrupt shift in your child’s behavior, it’s important to ask why. Showing your child that it’s safe to...
Catholic order settles sexual abuse lawsuit with 11 victims
The Catholic Church’s Augustinian order settled a sexual abuse lawsuit brought by 11 survivors who claimed a Lawrence, Massachusetts, priest abused them during the 1970s. The church agreed to pay the plaintiffs – one man and 10 women – nearly $1.4 million after...
The dangers of distracted driving in Southern Illinois
A lot of the news coverage of distracted driving focuses on cellphones. And for good reason; distracted driving has become much more common since almost everyone started carrying phones. But practically since the automobile was invented, drivers have gotten into...
