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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

It is an honor to announce that the people in the Metro East area of St. Louis, Missouri have once again nominated Pratt...
10/17/2026

It is an honor to announce that the people in the Metro East area of St. Louis, Missouri have once again nominated Pratt & Tobin P.C. in the Best Law Office/Law Firm category and our managing partner, Ben Tobin, in the Best Attorney category. Please take a minute to vote for BOTH us! You can vote daily through October 28th!

This afternoon, our managing partner, Ben Tobin, is in Southern Arizona attending Trial Setting Conference on behalf of ...
10/16/2026

This afternoon, our managing partner, Ben Tobin, is in Southern Arizona attending Trial Setting Conference on behalf of a Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way member that is in the Unified System Division Federation. Let the FELA Attorneys of Pratt & Tobin P.C. know if anyone needs assistance.

This afternoon, attorney Daniel Harrow was in Williamson, West Virginia presenting to Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way ...
10/09/2026

This afternoon, attorney Daniel Harrow was in Williamson, West Virginia presenting to Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Rail Labor Union members that are in the American Rail System Federation. Let Pratt & Tobin P.C. know if anyone needs assistance with a FELA claim. (800)851-5562

This evening, attorney Emily Bond is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin presenting to Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Rail Labor ...
10/09/2026

This evening, attorney Emily Bond is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin presenting to Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Rail Labor Union members that are in the Unified System Division. Let Pratt & Tobin P.C. know if anyone needs assistance with a FELA claim. (800)851-5562

All while railroads are cutting Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes members!
10/03/2026

All while railroads are cutting Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes members!

Four derailments in 48 hours, BNSF- Minot, ND. NORFOLK SOUTHERN- Springville, AL causing an evacuation. A second one, same day in Maplesville, AL. Same day Conrail Jersey City, NJ. The US averages 1,000 derailments each year, that’s roughly 3 a day. Most of them never make your news feed.

This evening, our managing partner, Ben Tobin, is in Chicago, Illinois presenting to Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way R...
10/02/2026

This evening, our managing partner, Ben Tobin, is in Chicago, Illinois presenting to Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Rail Labor Union members that work for the Belt Railway Company of Chicago. Let Pratt & Tobin P.C. know if anyone needs help with an FELA claim. (800)851-5562

Today, our managing partner, Ben Tobin, is in St. Augustine, Florida meeting with and presenting to the leaders of the B...
09/29/2026

Today, our managing partner, Ben Tobin, is in St. Augustine, Florida meeting with and presenting to the leaders of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Rail Labor Union that are in the Allied Federation. Let the FELA Attorneys of Pratt & Tobin P.C. know if anyone needs assistance with a FELA claim. (800)851-5562

This week, Zach Tobin and Brian Stachowski were in New Orleans, Louisiana meeting with and presenting to the leaders of ...
09/25/2026

This week, Zach Tobin and Brian Stachowski were in New Orleans, Louisiana meeting with and presenting to the leaders of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Rail Labor Union that are in the Unified System Division at the federation’s convention. Congratulations to the newly elected union leaders!

This week, our managing partner, Ben Tobin, is in Louisville, Kentucky defending his clients’ depositions. The views fro...
09/22/2026

This week, our managing partner, Ben Tobin, is in Louisville, Kentucky defending his clients’ depositions. The views from the depositions overlooking the Ohio River are nice! The other pictures are of the locomotive the clients were in at the time it struck a very large bolder causing four locomotives and 20 cars to derail. Let Pratt & Tobin P.C. know if anyone needs assistance with a FELA claim. (800)851-5562

Today, our managing partner, Ben Tobin, is in Miami, Florida presenting to and meeting with some of the leaders of the B...
09/19/2026

Today, our managing partner, Ben Tobin, is in Miami, Florida presenting to and meeting with some of the leaders of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Rail Labor Union. Let Pratt & Tobin P.C. know if anyone needs help with a FELA claim. (800)851-5562

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Pratt & Tobin, PC, 150 South Bellwood Drive, PO Box 179
East Alton, IL
62024

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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