FELA Attorneys

FELA Attorneys Pratt & Tobin, P.C. represents injured railroad workers throughout the United States. We are designa Federal Court and have an absolute right to trial by jury.

FEDERAL EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ACT (FELA)

The United States Congress, in 1908, enacted the Federal Employers' Liability Act to protect the rights of railroad employees and their families in the event of injury or death of the worker. Under this law, the employee or his survivors have the right to file a claim against his employer in a state court or U.S. The railroad employee involved in an injury

case is entitled to an award according to the type of injury sustained and the extent of the injury whether it is temporary or permanent. He is entitled to an award for any disability or disfigurement, aggravation of a pre-existing ailment or condition and the pain and suffering experienced for the injury. In addition, the injured worker is entitled to an award of reasonable medical expenses incurred as a result of the injury up to and including such time as he would have retired from the railroad. In the event of the death of a railroad employee, the wife and children of the employee are entitled to an award for the pain and suffering experienced prior to the spouses death, an award for all reasonable medical care, treatment and services received prior to death and an award for the loss for support resulting from the death of the railroad worker. is a union-approved law firm. We have tried hundreds of cases for injured railroad workers and their families. We bring together all our resources to provide you with the strongest case possible. The link below is a copy of our "Know Your Rights" books that out attorneys pass out at union meetings when we are asked to attend them throughout the United States.https://prattandtobin.com/wp-content/uploads/FELA-Pamphlet.pdf

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05/23/2026

Buy these union products this holiday weekend!

This week, our managing partner, Ben Tobin, is in Key West, Florida participating in Board of Managers Meetings for the ...
05/18/2026

This week, our managing partner, Ben Tobin, is in Key West, Florida participating in Board of Managers Meetings for the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys (ARLA) and sitting in on the organization’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) classes. Additionally, he is going to participate in SMART Transportation Division Designated Legal Counsel (DLC) meeting later this week. All of the above is being done in an effort to be able to better serve our clients and improve rail labor safety! Let Pratt & Tobin P.C. know if anyone needs assistance with a Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) claim. (800)851-5562

05/17/2026

America’s rail system moves millions of passengers and billions of dollars in freight every year 🚂📦
The United States has one of the largest rail transportation systems in the world, with thousands of miles of track connecting major cities, ports, industrial centers, and rural communities.
Freight railroads like Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, CSX, and Norfolk Southern play a massive role in moving goods across the country. Everything from automobiles and coal to food products and electronics often travels by rail before reaching stores and consumers.
One educational fact many Americans don’t realize is that freight rail is one of the most fuel-efficient forms of land transportation. Railroads can move large amounts of cargo while using significantly less fuel compared to trucks.
Passenger systems like Amtrak, New York City Subway, Washington Metro, and Chicago Transit Authority help millions of commuters travel daily in urban regions.
The New York City Subway alone operates one of the world’s largest public transit systems, carrying millions of riders every week.
Another important educational trend is the growing interest in high-speed rail and sustainable transportation. Many experts believe rail travel could become even more important as cities expand and traffic congestion increases.
Rail infrastructure also supports the economy by helping manufacturers, farms, ports, and distribution centers move products efficiently across long distances.
Commuter rail systems in places like New Jersey, Boston, California, and Seattle help reduce highway congestion and improve regional mobility.
America’s rail system dates back to the 1800s and played a critical role in westward expansion, industrial growth, and national development.
Today, railroads remain essential to both transportation and commerce, even in the age of airplanes and interstate highways.
These rankings show how rail networks continue supporting economic growth, urban transportation, and national logistics across the United States.
👉 Would you rather travel across America by train or airplane?

05/15/2026

The Pennsylvania Railroad Roundhouse and Locomotive Finishing Shop in Altoona in 1950 stood at the very core of operations for the mighty Pennsylvania Railroad, whose system once stretched from the Atlantic seaboard deep into the Midwest. At Altoona, this vast industrial complex functioned as a living, breathing machine, where locomotives were built, overhauled, and prepared for the grueling demands of mainline service. In the upper left of the scene, the Tank and Steel Shops handled critical fabrication and heavy repairs, forging and shaping the components that kept the fleet running. To the right, the Westbound and Eastbound Preference Yards formed an intricate web of tracks where freight and passenger consists were classified and assembled for departure. Beyond them, more yard tracks and support buildings stretched across the landscape, underscoring the immense scale of rail activity centered here. The great circular roundhouse, anchored by its central turntable, served as the hub of steam locomotive servicing, allowing engines to be positioned precisely for inspection or repair. By mid-century, this scene captured the height of the steam era, just before dieselization began transforming American railroading and closing a remarkable chapter in industrial history.

Today, our managing partner, Ben Tobin, was in St. Paul, Minnesota at the Federal Courthouse arguing a Motion for Summar...
05/12/2026

Today, our managing partner, Ben Tobin, was in St. Paul, Minnesota at the Federal Courthouse arguing a Motion for Summary Judgment that the Union Pacific Railroad filed. Our client is a Unified System Division Federation member that is in the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Rail Labor Union.

Pratt & Tobin P.C.
FELA Attorneys

Today, our managing partner, Ben Tobin, is in Northern Ohio battling with the Norfolk Southern Railway in a pretrial con...
05/11/2026

Today, our managing partner, Ben Tobin, is in Northern Ohio battling with the Norfolk Southern Railway in a pretrial conference. Our client is an American Rail System Federation member that is in the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Rail Labor Union. Let the FELA Attorneys of Pratt & Tobin P.C. know if anyone needs any assistance with a FELA claim.

This morning, attorney Ed Szewczyk is in Southern Missouri presenting to Union Pacific Employees that are in the Allied ...
05/09/2026

This morning, attorney Ed Szewczyk is in Southern Missouri presenting to Union Pacific Employees that are in the Allied Federation of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Rail Labor Union. Let the FELA Attorneys of Pratt & Tobin P.C. know of anyone needs assistance with a FELA claim.

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