Tag: railroad employee

Employees Who are Exempt from Workers’ Compensation Benefits – St. Louis Work Accident Lawyer

December 13, 2017 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

The type of employee that you are largely determines whether or not you are eligible to collect. In the state of Missouri, employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Workers compensation is the coverage that an employer must have in the event that one of their employees is injured while on the job. To … Read more

How Does Worker Comp Benefits Differ For Railroad Employees? St. Louis Work Injury Attorney

February 19, 2019November 29, 2017 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

FELA is a federal system that is allocated to injured railroad employees and their families. Most employees are covered by workers’ compensation if they are injured on the job. Those who work in the railroad industry, however, have different eligibility requirements and benefits outside of the workers’ compensation laws. Due to laws that were initiated … Read more

Updated: February 19, 2019