Colorado FELA Lawyers 

Have you been injured while working for a Colorado railroad company? If so, you will need the legal expertise of a lawyer who understands the laws governing railroad injuries. Our FELA lawyers represent men and women who have been injured while working as a brakemen, engineer, cargo loader, electrician, dining car employee, or another railroad employee. We have the knowledge and skill to help you get the compensation owed to you by law.

For information about a specific injury, contact us today.

Colorado Railroad Industry

Several freight carries operate in Colorado, including:

  • BNSF Railway (BNSF)
  • Cimarron Valley Railroad (CVR)
  • Colorado and Wyoming Railway (CW)
  • Denver Rock Island Railroad (DRIR)
  • Great Western Railway of Colorado (GWR)
  • Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad (KO)
  • Kyle Railroad (KYLE)
  • Nebraska Kansas Colorado Railway (NKCR)
  • Rock and Rail LLC (RRRR)
  • San Luis Central Railroad (SLC)
  • San Luis and Rio Grande Railroad (SLRG)
  • Towner Railway (VST)
  • Union Pacific Railroad (UP)
  • Utah Railway (UTAH)

Passenger carriers that operate in the state include:

  • Amtrak (AMTK)
  • Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
  • Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
  • Fort Collins Municipal Railway
  • Georgetown Loop Railroad
  • Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad
  • Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway
  • Platte Valley Trolley (Denver Rail Heritage Society)
  • Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
  • Royal Gorge Route Railroad
  • Ski Train

Railroad employees face several dangers every day while working in the industry, including traumatic falls, exposure to toxins and collisions. Employees who repeat the same motions everyday are also at risk of suffering cumulative injuries, also known as repetitive stress injuries.

Contact a FELA Attorney

Because of the harsh dangers of railroad jobs, a body of law was enacted to ensure injured workers are justly compensated. Known as FELA, this body of law intends to protect rail workers from everyday dangers. If you are an injured railroad worker and would like to know your legal rights, contact our Colorado FELA lawyers today. We are knowledgeable of the complicated body of law, and advocate for railroad workers who are injured while working. We serve individuals in Colorado and throughout the nation.