Working on the railroad in Metairie can be very rewarding but also very dangerous. If you were diagnosed with cancer, it may be due to on-the-job chemical exposure. Your Designated Legal Counsel FELA lawyer can pursue fair compensation under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) for exposure to railroad chemicals and products. Despite knowing for decades that certain products and chemicals are carcinogens, such as diesel exhaust and fumes, the railroad has put its railroaders in harms way by exposing you to those chemicals and products.
Call Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers today to learn how our Metairie FELA railroad accident lawyer can help you. This over-the-phone case review is 100% CONFIDENTIAL and always free.
What Our Metairie FELA Railroad Chemical Exposure and Cancer Attorneys Can Do for You
Unlike many other personal injury firms, we are very familiar with the complexities presented by FELA cases. A FELA railroad chemical exposure and cancer lawyer serving Metairie can help you navigate your case by:
- Investigating the exposure: We can determine what chemicals you were exposed to, how and where the exposure occurred, and which companies or individuals were responsible.
- Calculating a fair settlement: You only get to file one lawsuit. If you lose, you get nothing. If you win, you want to ensure you have asked for enough compensation to cover your needs.
- Negotiating for a settlement: We can sit down with the railroad carrier’s representatives to persuade them that it is in their best interest to pay what you deserve right away.
- Going to court: Not every case goes to trial. When we do have to go to court, we prepare meticulously by researching the best venue and court to hear your case and collaborating with local counsel when necessary.
- Advising you on your options: It can be hard to figure out what to do when you face such a serious diagnosis and such a complicated legal system. Our railroad injury attorneys can help you make the right decisions for you and your family.
- Managing all communications: We handle all communication for our clients, whether in person, via telephone, or through email. Additionally, we stay in touch with you throughout, ensuring you understand what is happening and how we are protecting your rights.
Our Railroad Injury Attorneys Know All About FELA
FELA cases are very different from your average personal injury or workers’ compensation case. They are regulated by different laws and require attorneys to follow a unique set of rules and procedures.
As a railroader, you do NOT have workers compensation!
Do not put your case in the hands of a general personal injury law firm that may not understand what your case requires. Even a well-meaning lawyer could make a major mistake. Instead, call Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers for a free evaluation of your case. Our Metairie FELA railroad chemical exposure and cancer attorneys understand FELA and can guide you through the legal process efficiently.
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FELA Offers Compensation for Cancer Related to Chemical Exposure
If you work for a railroad that runs between states and/or between the United States and different countries, you could qualify for financial compensation under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act. This money goes towards:
- Paying the medical expenses, you accumulate because of the noxious chemical exposure and subsequent cancer diagnosis
- Compensating you for the physical pain associated with your disease’s symptoms
- Reimbursing you for your psychological injuries of being involved in a harmful workplace event and living with a painful, serious illness
- Making up for the money you cannot earn for as long as your illness prevents you from working at the same level as you did before
Who Pays Your FELA Settlement or Jury Award in Metairie?
Working on the railroad could potentially expose you to toxic chemicals that, both by themselves and in combination with each other, can have a catastrophic effect on your health. Any number of parties may contribute to an unsafe environment, including:
- The railroad company itself
- Vendors who supply equipment or materials to the railroad yard or company
- Third-party companies hired or contracted by the railroad company to provide other services, such as security or maintenance of the railroad yard
- The company that owns the property where the railroad company operates
- Any other company that is legally permitted to operate on the property
You are allowed to file multiple lawsuits against multiple parties. If it turns out more than one company is responsible for your cancer—which is entirely possible, given how many organizations operate in and around railways— Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers can find out.
How FELA Benefits Injured Railroad Workers Like You
FELA is an important resource for railroad workers who might not otherwise have access to monetary benefits after being diagnosed with an occupational disease. If you follow the procedure outlined in the Act, you could receive enough compensation to ease your mind and support your family.
If you were injured in Metairie, our FELA railroad lawyer can show that your on-the-job chemical exposure led to a preventable cancer diagnosis.
FELA Holds Negligent Railroad Employers Accountable
The work you do as a railroad employee can be dangerous. Your employer/carrier should acknowledge that fact and do what they can to keep you safe. If their failure resulted in your exposure to noxious toxins and subsequent illness, they should pay for everything their negligence took away from you.
Deadlines for Filing a FELA Claim
Section 6 of the Act states that any valid FELA claim must be filed within three (3) years of the date you were injured. Determining this date (and the resulting deadline) can be tricky with chemical exposure cases. We can take into account:
- The approximate dates when you were first and last exposed to the toxic chemicals
- The approximate date you first began to experience cancer symptoms
- The date you were diagnosed with cancer and what your doctor says about how advanced that cancer was at the time of diagnosis
Filing for Wrongful Death Under FELA
Cancer is all too often a fatal diagnosis. If your loved one passes away before they collect compensation, FELA gives you the right to seek wrongful death compensation.
You can use the money from a wrongful death action to cover your loved one’s funeral, the income they can no longer contribute to your family, and the physical and mental suffering they endured before passing away.
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If it were not for your employer’s negligence, you would not be facing such serious health issues today. Don’t Get Railroaded™. Let a Metairie FELA railroad chemical exposure and cancer lawyer from Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers protect your right to compensation.
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