Pre-Trial Settlement for Metra Worker in FELA Action On June 29, 2016, our client, our 43-year-old male was working as a carman apprentice and was in line to be promoted to a full carman. In the early morning hours, he was injured when his supervisor fell off the top of a ladder and fell directly on him. Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers brought suit under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). At the time of the incident, our client’s supervisor was changing a window on top of rail car and failed to use a lift, but used a ladder. Plaintiff’s safety expert stated that the supervisor should have used a lift and also opinioned that the supervisor used the ladder improperly, leading to the fall. Our client sustained injuries to his knee, elbow, back, and neck. A few months following the incident he had surgery for a meniscus tear in his knee. The defendant disputed whether the tear was related to the fall since the plaintiff had previous knee issues. The plaintiff tried to return to work but persistent neck and back pain prevented him from working. He then had successful neck and back fusion surgery but likely could not go back to working as a carman. Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers negotiated a successful settlement of 1,150,000.00 before a scheduled jury trial. In addition to the settlement, Metra agreed to pay for health insurance for our client for 18 months after the settlement.