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Bauer &
Baebler, P. C. is designated counsel for the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers, the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, the railroad branch of
the IBEW, the Brotherhood of Boilermakers and the railroad division of the
Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association. Our selection as
designated counsel by these railroad unions demonstrates our exceptional
reputation and competence in representing injured railroad workers under
the Federal Employers Liability Act. With experience and knowledge
specializing in railroad injury cases, and with our investigative staff
that is familiar with railroad operations, we can place your case on the
right foundation for success. A properly investigated and prepared case
will lead to a more substantial settlement or verdict. Both Joseph L.
Bauer, Jr. and Drew C. Baebler are members of the Academy of Rail Labor
Attorneys.
The FELA (Federal Employers' Liability Act) is the oldest workers'
compensation law in the country. Railroad workers are protected by this
federal act which was first enacted in 1908. Congress passed the FELA to
encourage railroads to become safer by costing the railroads money if they
injured their workers. The FELA allows an injured railroad worker to get a
jury trial and to receive compensation for all of his or her injuries
including pain and suffering, permanent injury, medical expenses and past
and future lost wages as a result of an injury.
The FELA is a special area of the law. Most lawyers, like most doctors
tend to specialize in a particular field of law. The law firm of Bauer
& Baebler, P. C. devotes a substantial portion of their time to the
representation of railroad workers who are victims of personal injury or
death.
The FELA is unlike most state workers' compensations laws. Workers'
Compensation laws are no fault insurance systems which vary from state to
state. In most Workers' Compensation systems a workers is paid for an
injury as long as the injury occurred at work. This is not the case with
the FELA. In order to obtain compensation in an FELA case, the injured
worker must show that the injury is the fault of the railroad. Under most
circumstances the railroad victims' negligence will reduce proportionately
the amount of damages he or she can collect.
A railroad worker has only three years in which to file his case in court
or he or she can be forever barred from bringing such a claim.
The railroads have experienced professionals protecting the railroad's
interest against the injured worker. This is why the injured worker,
likewise, needs experienced professionals to represent their interests to
ensure that justice is achieved.
Joseph L. Bauer, Jr. and Drew C. Baebler are trial attorneys. Bauer
& Baebler, P. C. has on their staff a former locomotive engineer, a
former railroad carman and a nurse. Bauer & Baebler, P. C. is
experienced in handling to successful conclusion through trial or
settlement numerous railroad injury claims for all railroad crafts.
Bauer & Baebler, P. C. representing railroad workers who have
suffered serious personal injury or death.
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