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Spine injuries have been suffered by hundreds of railroad workers over the years, but the Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA) protects railroad company employees who incur spinal injuries due (at least in part) to the negligence of their employer. Every railroad company in the U.S. is legally obligated to provide a safe working environment for its employees, and when the employer company fails in that obligation, it can be held liable for a worker's spine injury.
Railroad workers' spinal cord injuries often occur when the spine gets a sharp or traumatic blow, such as when machinery malfunctions and throws off an object that hits a worker in the back. Other spine injuries develop over time, as a worker does heavy lifting as part of his or her job, for example.
A type of spine injury known as "herniated disc" is caused when the natural cushioning between the vertebra in the spine is pushed out of position — e.g., after a very heavy object is lifted or after long periods of lifting. Having a herniated disc can be extremely painful. Signs of a herniated disc include:
If the railroad worker with a herniated disc or other spine injury did not receive adequate training for lifting heavy objects, or was not given the proper aids for the lifting work, the employer can be found negligent and would be held liable for damages.
The outcome of a spinal cord injury can be overwhelming. An individual whose spinal cord has been damaged may suffer:
Many spine injuries are fatal. In such cases, the dependents (spouse and children, perhaps others) are eligible for further benefits in a successful FELA claim.
If a spinal cord injury has befallen you or your loved one, contact a FELA attorney to discuss your case.
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