The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) is a U.S. federal law designed to compensate railroad employees for workplace injuries. FELA was enacted in 1908 in response to the appalling accident rate in the railroad industry. Since then, FELA has not only been a lifeline to injured railroaders but also has played a crucial role in promoting worker safety in an industry which remains one of the most hazardous in the country.
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