St. Louis Railroad Worker Disability & Benefits Information
The Railroad Retirement Act is a federal law that provides annuity, pension and death benefits for railroad workers. These benefits are administered by the Railroad Retirement Board and are intended to provide benefits that are comparable to those available to other individuals under the Social Security Act.
At Faerber & Anderson, P.C., we help injured railroad workers seek fair treatment and compensation for injuries suffered in an accident or as a result of the repetitive, physical nature of the job. We represent clients from St. Louis, Missouri, and from neighboring communities in Illinois and Arkansas. If you are a railroad worker with questions about a disability or injury, contact us to speak directly with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Retirement and Disability Benefits for Your Years of Service
If you are a railroad worker who was injured on the job, our firm may be able to help you recover losses through FELA (the Federal Employer's Liability Act). However, you might also be able to receive compensation through the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) for a work injury or for a disability.
Sickness Benefits and Disability Insurance Benefits
While you are out of work recovering from an injury or illness, you may be entitled to receive temporary sickness benefits from the RRB and short-term disability benefits from Provident or a similar insurance company, immediately, with no waiting period. These benefits may have to be paid back out of your RRB pension or your FELA lawsuit or settlement. However, they are a good source of funds to help replace your income while you are off work.
Total Disability Benefits
If you are totally disabled and unable to perform any regular work activity, you may qualify for total disability benefits. You must have at least 10 years (120 months) of creditable railroad service.
Occupational Disability Benefits
If you have at least 20 years (240 months) of railroad service or are age 60 and have at least 10 years of service, you are entitled to receive occupational disability benefits. These benefits are available to individuals who are permanently disabled for their regular railroad occupation and who still have a current connection with the railroad industry.
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If you are an injured or disabled railroad worker, it can be difficult to know where to turn and where to seek compensation for your injuries. We encourage you to contact our office to speak directly with a skilled personal injury attorney who understands the special laws and regulations that apply to you.
F.A.Q.S.
Question: What is the most I can earn without losing my disability benefits?
Answer: For 2010, according to the RRB, you can earn up to $780 per month without losing your disability benefits.
Question: What is the waiting period for my RRB disability pension benefits?
Answer: From the date you are disabled, as determined by the RRB, the waiting period ends the last day of the 5th month after the month your disability began.
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