Case Result

$1.3M

FELA Claim Railroad Accident

Chicago, IL

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Case Details

Two workers for an intermodal loading/unloading company were injured. One slipped and fell between railroad flatcars, injuring cervical and lumbar spine requiring surgery. The other slipped climbing a crane ladder, twisting knee requiring surgery. Peter Higgins Law filed FELA suits against the railroad, arguing 'technical employer' status, and cases settled after mediation.

Additional Notes

The more serious of the two cases settled for $1,250,000, and the other case settled for $600,000.

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Peter Higgins Law

Chicago, IL
5.00 rating (9 reviews)
2 attorneys
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