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Shoulder and arm injuries occur very frequently in railroad work, particularly among switch pullers and signalmen. Repetitive-motion shoulder and arm injuries are especially common, since the same (often rather demanding) physical movement may be made over and over again during a single day by some workers, accumulating week by month by year. Single-event accidents have also caused many shoulder and arm injuries in railroad employees.
Disability, Loss of Function
Although several types of shoulder and arm injuries can heal by themselves, other types have grave long-term consequences. Temporary and permanent disability are potential outcomes of a serious shoulder or arm injury, leaving an individual with limited work opportunities or even no further chance for gainful employment. Such injuries include:
Compensation for Shoulder and Arm Injuries
If you are a railroad worker employed by any railroad company (e.g., Amtrak, BNSF Railway, Canadian Pacific, CSX, Kansas City Southern, Metro-North, Union Pacific Railroad, etc.) and you have suffered a serious shoulder or arm injury, you should consult a law firm that handles cases covered by FELA (the Federal Employers' Liability Act). This law gives individuals the opportunity to seek compensation from railroad employers for damages such as:
Seek Medical and Legal Help for a Shoulder/Arm Injury
If you have not already been treated for a repetitive-motion shoulder or arm injury — for example, if you're unsure whether your symptoms indicate such an injury — it's in your best interest to seek medical attention. At the same time, it's in your best interest to consult an attorney who represents injured railway workers with FELA claims, to protect your legal rights.
Even if you feel that you are in part responsible for your shoulder or arm injury, your railroad employer may still be held liable for their share of the liability. The negligence on your employer's part must be proved; that is, your legal representatives must prove that your employer's negligence caused or at least contributed to your injury.
Talk with a FELA Attorney about Your Circumstances
Whether your shoulder or arm injury is the result of a single incident or has a long-term context, you may be eligible for compensation under FELA. Arrange a private and no-cost consultation with a FELA lawyer to learn your rights — contact a railroad lawyer now.
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