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My employer had me sign an agreement limiting my right to sue for damages for on-the-job injuries. Can I still file a FELA claim?

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My employer had me sign an agreement limiting my right to sue for damages for on-the-job injuries. Can I still file a FELA claim?

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Yes. The Federal Employers’ Liability Act expressly provides that any contract or agreement that attempts to exempt an employer from liability for injury to an employee is invalid.