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Hand, wrist and elbow injuries are some of the most common injuries experienced by all types of workers, but they are especially frequent among railroad employees, who often have a very physically active position on a train or in a rail yard. Among the thousands of railroad employees who are hurt each year in the U.S., hand, wrist and elbow injuries are widely reported — and probably underreported — even at major railroads such as:
"Carpal Tunnel" and Much More
There are many opportunities to incur a sprain, fracture or other injury of the hand and wrist or elbow, whether in a single incident or over a long period of time, such for repetitive-motion or cumulative-trauma disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and ulnar tunnel syndrome (UTS).
"Tennis elbow," or lateral epicondylitis, and "golfer's elbow," or medial epicondylitis, are two more disorders caused by overuse or repetitive motions, and despite their nicknames, these injuries are painful matters to which railroad workers are quite vulnerable.
Many Types of Hand, Wrist and Elbow Injuries
More potential hand, wrist and elbow injuries and maladies include:
Injury Compensation under FELA
Thus, there is a wide variety of lower-arm/hand injuries that a railroad worker may incur. When such injuries are due to an individual's work for a railroad company, they are eligible for coverage under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). This law protects injured railroad workers, giving them the opportunity to file a claim for financial compensation to cover losses such as:
Must Prove the Railroad Employer's Negligence
However, the existence alone of a hand, elbow or wrist injury is not enough to be successful with a FELA claim. An individual and his or her attorney must prove that the railroad company employer's negligence contributed or caused the injury. This may take some time, investigation, and several types of documentation, but a FELA law firm is experienced in obtaining such proof on an injured client's behalf.
If you have suffered an elbow, hand or wrist injury that you feel is due to your work for a railroad company, an important first step to take is to consult a FELA law firm. You can arrange a free initial consultation to explore your options, and your legal rights will be explained in depth to you. To schedule a consultation, contact a FELA lawyer.
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