Joliet FELA Attorney

Jones Act Lawyer in Joliet

If you have been injured on the job as a railroad worker or as a maritime professional, you need to be aware of your rights.  Cagle Law Firm is a personal injury law firm dedicated to providing representation to injured railroad workers and sailors with the legal assistance that they need in order to recover damages. 
The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) was enacted by Congress in response to the rising number of injured railroad workers in the early part of the 20th century.  FELA also provides for family members of railroad workers who have been killed on the job in the United States.  The Jones Act followed soon after in order to provide the same sort of support for sailors and professional mariners and their families. 
FELA and the Jones Act are very different from worker’s compensation.  In fact, in worker’s compensation cases, you simply receive compensation for your injuries without having to prove fault or wrongdoing.  In a FELA or Jones Act case, you must prove negligence or some sort of fault on the part of your employer, your manager, your co-worker or other employee or related personnel.  A Joliet FELA/Jones Act Attorney at Cagle Law Firm can help you if you feel that you have a case against your employer. 

Joliet FELA/Jones Act Attorney

The Cagle Law Firm lawyers can offer legal representation or assistance if you have any of the following issues:

• Maritime Law
• Jones Act
• Boating Accidents
• Barge Accidents
• FELA
• Railroad Accidents
• Types of Railroad Accident Injuries

Some common maritime and railroad injuries include the following:

• Amputation
• Broken/fractured bones
• Injuries related to slip and fall
• Head injuries (traumatic brain injuries)
• Injuries related to objects striking the individual
• Spinal injuries
• Some accidents can even result in death

A Cagle Law Firm attorney can help you no matter how serious your injuries are.  An experienced and aggressive lawyer can maximize your chances of a positive outcome in your case. 
Contact a Joliet Jones Act/FELA Lawyer at Cagle Law Firm to schedule your initial consultation!
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