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More so than many other occupations, railroad employees face a significant risk of being seriously injured and/or killed while working due to on-the-job dangers, such as:

• collisions
• derailments
• exposure to toxins
• frequent use of heavy machinery
• heavy cargo loads
• highway-rail accidents (which occur when railroads interact with highway traffic at train crossings)
• human error
• the time needed to stop speeding, heavy trains
• track and equipment defects

To protect railroad workers from such risks, the Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA) is a federal statute that allows railroad employees to receive compensation if they:

• are injured while working
• can prove their injuries resulted from the negligence or recklessness of an employer, co-worker or equipment manufacturer
• file their claim within three years of sustaining the injury

Railroad Injuries & FELA Claims

Railroad employees can suffer any number of injuries on the job, however, the most common typically include:

• back and neck injuries
• broken bones
• burns
• collisions
• crushing injuries
• disfigurement
• dismemberment
• electrocutions
• falls
• permanent disabilities
• traumatic brain injury

In many cases, such severe injuries:

• require emergency medical care to prevent further health complications
• cause permanent damage, such as chronic pain or loss of mobility
• significantly impair an individual's quality of life
• require expensive, long-term care for the best chances of recovery

Railroad Accident Statistics

From January to March 2009, the Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety Analysis reported that there were roughly:

• 2,500 railroad accidents
• 1,600 train-related injuries
• 150 deaths

The most common causes of railroad accidents include human error, equipment defects and collisions.

Recovering a FELA Settlement

Injured railroad workers, following emergency medical care and the necessary treatments, should consult with an experienced FELA attorney to learn more about their legal rights and determine the best way to seek compensation for their losses.

To encourage prospective plaintiffs to seek the settlements they deserve, FELA lawyers:

• offer initial consultations for free
• will delay payment for their services until or unless the case is settled

Compensation Goes Beyond Physical Injuries

Because most railroad injuries are severe and require costly, long-term treatments, FELA laws were designed to help injured employees recover compensation for losses beyond physical damages. Compensation may be available for losses including (but not limited to):

• past, present and future hospital bills
• ongoing costs of treatments (including long-term rehabilitation)
• lost wages if the injury prevents the employee from working
• permanent disabilities (losses would include cost of living expenses and necessary equipment)
• emotional trauma and decreased quality of life

For more information, please contact us today.

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