If you suffered a spine injury in the course of your job as a Metairie railroad employee, our Designated Legal Counsel FELA railroad injury lawyers can help you get compensation. We can investigate your accident and prove that your employer’s negligence caused it. Our legal team can also work closely with your medical team to document your spine injury and its costs.
Our Designated Legal Counsel Metairie FELA railroad accident lawyers can help you build a compelling case. With more than 55 years of combined experience, we know how to streamline your case and fight for your financial recovery. Find out how hard we work to achieve a fair outcome for you and your family. Contact one of our Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers team members to get started with your free confidential consultation.
Why Choose Our Metairie FELA Railroad Spine Injury Lawyers to Represent You
Our lawyers have been appointed Designated Legal Counsel by SMART Transportation Division (https://www.smart-union.org/resources/designated-legal-counsel/) and Transportation Communications Union (“TCU”) to represent railroaders in Metairie, Louisiana and throughout the entire state of Louisiana.
Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) compensation is a type of financial recovery designed to meet the unique needs of railroaders. According to 45 U.S.C. § 51, it compensates injured workers for negligence-based injuries.
Railroad injury cases require relevant experience and familiarity with these types of claims. Ordinary workplace injury attorneys might struggle to provide such skills. When our law firm represents you, we can:
- Prove the negligence that led to your spinal cord injury
- Document the extent of your injury and resulting disability
- Identify and consult expert witnesses and medical specialists
- Manage all paperwork and communication related to your claim
- Assess your recoverable damages and negotiate a settlement
Our Lawyers Protect Railroaders’ Rights Through Education
It is our goal to protect the rights of people who work at the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad or any other railroad company in or around Metairie. Our FELA railroad injury lawyers believe that we can best accomplish this by taking the time to teach you about your rights and give you the information you need to make the right legal decisions.
We also provide prompt responses to your questions or concerns and support you through each phase of your railroad injury claim.
Outstanding Service and Support Are Our Client Care Hallmarks
When our previous clients talk about working with our results-driven law firm, they leave online reviews like the following:
- R.A. Dickerson Jr.: Poolson & Oden is an outstanding law firm. They are very professional and genuinely care about their clients. Mike, Carisa and their team were very helpful in guiding me through my case, I would and will recommend them to anyone that works in the railroad industry.
- Andra Bridges: My experience with Poolson Oden has been more than amazing. A law firm that truly cares for their clients in a special way, adding that personal touch. I would recommend Poolson Oden law firm to anyone looking for a firm with integrity.
Browse our testimonials page and learn more about how hard our railroad injury attorneys work to meet the unique needs of every railroader we represent.
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Compensation We Demand for Spinal Injury Victims in Metairie, Louisiana
A spine injury can require long-term and costly medical support. At the same time, it can prevent you from earning a living. It may also affect your life in other ways by preventing you from engaging in previously enjoyed hobbies and activities. Our Metairie FELA railroad spine injury lawyers can pursue compensation for everything you have lost, including:
- Past, present, and future medical bills
- Past, present, and future lost wages
- Past, present, and future pain and suffering
- Ongoing mental and emotional anguish
- Your loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death damages, if applicable
Find out how much your injury claim is worth today. Contact our consultation team at Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers to explore your full range of compensation options.
Do Not Wait to Get Medical Care and Legal Support for Your Spine Injury
Getting immediate and ongoing medical care can prevent your injury from worsening and prove you are unable to return to work. Do not stop getting medical care, rehabilitation support, or therapeutic treatment on your own. Keep going until you are released by your treatment team.
Similarly, your case may benefit from getting legal support sooner rather than later. You could have as little as three years to file your railroad injury claim. If the filing deadline is not met, you may be barred from filing your claim at all. Our support right from the start can help you avoid this potentially costly risk to your injury claim.
Commonly Reported Causes of Spinal Injuries for Metairie Railroad Workers
Railroad workers face on-the-job risks and hazards every day. How your spine injury occurred matters: to file a FELA compensation request, you must have been injured by negligence. Some common causes of spine injuries include:
- Same-level falls
- Falls from heights
- Crushing injuries
- Explosions
- Train derailments
- Repetitive motion
- Heavy equipment
- Equipment failure
- Defective or outdated equipment
How These Railroad Accident Types Affect Worker Health
Types of spinal cord injuries can include:
- Herniated disc, ruptured disc, bulging disc, or disc protrustions
- Spinal cord compression
- Nerve compression or damage
- Spinal fractures
We work closely with our clients’ medical teams and have a medical records coordinator on board. Our handling of your claim includes collecting medical records that describe the cause, costs, and extent of your injury. This way, you can pursue a settlement that meets your needs.
Our Metairie FELA Railroad Spine Injury Can Document Employer Negligence
Evidence will tell the story of your railroad accident from an objective point of view. It can also support the monetary value of your recoverable damages and allow our Metairie spine injury attorneys to negotiate for a fair settlement. Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers takes time to build a strong collection of evidence, which can include:
- Medical records describing the cause of your injury
- Inward facing camera and/or security footage and other photos and videos depicting the accident
- Statements from coworkers and other accident witnesses
- Railyard, train, and other equipment inspections
- Police, internal, and other official records and reports
- Statements from medical and railroad industry experts
Our client-oriented law firm can handle all evidence collection so you have more time to relax and recuperate with those you love.
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Get Help With Your FELA Railroad Injury Claim Today
FELA compensation is geared toward injured railroaders and their families. If you or a loved one suffered a spine injury, you can tap into this specialized form of financial compensation. Our Designated Legal Counsel Metairie FELA railroad spine injury lawyers can help you manage your claim and negotiate a settlement.
You do not have to handle this complex legal matter alone. Contact our consultation team at Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers to find out how hard we will go to bat for you.