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Railroad employees often work in environments that put them in danger of injury or even death. Facial injuries are not uncommon among railroad workers, but FELA — the Federal Employer's Liability Act — is available to railroad workers who have suffered such devastating injuries.
In many facial injury cases, a railroad worker was hit by a heavy object (whether falling or projectile) or was injured by malfunctioning machinery or other equipment. The skin, bones, teeth and gums are all rather vulnerable, and an accident in a work setting can cause great damage to the face and head.
It is the responsibility of a railroad company to provide safe equipment and a safe environment for workers. Many accidents that occur during railroad work — and illnesses due to railroad work — could have been avoided. For example, in some facial injury cases, an employer did not provide the proper safety equipment to the employee. A serious facial injury could have been prevented had a helmet or other safety guard been supplied to the railroad worker.
Fortunately, FELA holds a railroad employer liable for an employee's facial injury when the employer is found to be negligent regarding the circumstances of the injury. An employer found negligent will be held legally responsible for compensating the injured worker for losses such as:
If you have suffered a facial injury while working for a railroad company, you should seek medical care immediately. Ask for a CT (computed tomography) scan; even if the damage to your face and head seems to be solely on the outer surface, there could be internal damage. It's better to check for brain damage right away.
In addition, a facial injury may "lose the spotlight" to other injuries incurred at the same time by a railroad worker. Be sure that a facial injury receives all the attention and treatment that it needs.
If you or a family member suffered a facial injury while working for a railroad company, discuss your circumstances and concerns with a FELA lawyer in your area. In a free and no-obligation consultation, your questions will be answered and your legal options will be explained to you.
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