Baton Rouge Railroad Injury Lawyer

Building a case against a railroad carrier can be complex, but a Baton Rouge railroad injury lawyer from our team can help if you are a worker hurt while working for a railroad carrier and suffered injuries. Our team knows how to navigate this process and pursue compensation for you. We are designated legal counsel for several unions including SMART Transportation Division (“SMART TD”) and Transportation Communications Union/IAM (“TCU”), and represent railroad workers, contractors, and non-railroad employees in these cases.

Our Baton Rouge personal injury lawyers at Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers understand why it is important to you to secure compensation for your medical care, lost income, and other damages. We have helped our clients recover more than $30 million in the last five years alone. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation.

Choose a Baton Rouge Railroad Injury Lawyer From Our Firm to Manage Your Case

At Poolson | Oden, our Baton Rouge injury lawyers want to ensure every client gets the best treatment, therapies, and medical support they need to heal as fully as possible from their injuries. In fact, this is in Our Promise to You. We put your medical needs first and while litigating and/or negotiating your case once you are healed and we have a full understanding of your prognosis after you reach maximum medical improvement (“MMI”).

We have more than 77 years of combined experience, and our case results show we pursue—and win—maximum compensation for our clients based on the applicable laws, the injuries suffered, and other details of the case including the medicine. Some railroad injury payouts include: 

• $5.75 million for the family of a railroad worker who suffered fatal burns 
• $2.2 million settlement for a railroad engineer/conductor with a lower back injury
• $1.525 million recovered for a railroad conductor with a brain injury
• $1.515 million verdict for an injured railroad bridge worker
• $1.5 million recovered for a railroad track laborer with a back injury
• $1.5 million recovered for a railroad maintenance of way worker with a shoulder injury and carpal tunnel syndrome 
• $1.3 million recovered for a railroad carman with a shoulder and back injury
• $1.26 million recovered for a railroad conductor with a neck and back injury
• $818,000 settlement for an injured railroad on board service worker for back injuries after slipping and falling on the train
• $800,000 recovered for a railroad mechanic with a low back injury
• $600,000 recovered for a railroad conductor with an elbow and bicep injury

When you work with a Baton Rouge railroad injury lawyer from our firm, you will have a whole team supporting your case. You can always reach someone familiar with your case when you have questions or concerns. We also work based on contingency. You will never pay upfront fees or costs. Contact us today to learn more.

Railroad Workers Hurt on the Job in Baton Rouge Pursue FELA Cases

Many railroad workers are surprised to learn that railroad workers do not qualify for workers’ compensation coverage under Louisiana law. Instead, they must rely on the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) to provide a path to recover compensation after their carrier violates safety protocols or otherwise acts negligently and causes their injuries. The FELA is a federal law that requires lawyers who have handled federal court cases and complex federal regulations, and successfully navigated those federal laws to achieve successful outcomes for their injured railroader clients.

Under the FELA, our attorneys must file a lawsuit against the railroad company that employed you and show that your injuries occurred because of the carrier’s negligence. This sets these cases apart from typical workplace injury claims, making FELA injury cases significantly more complex and intricate. Most importantly, if your injury lawyer does not have experience handling complex FELA cases and loses, their may be no other recourse for you after your on-duty railroad accident.

Our attorneys handle FELA injury cases when most workplace injury lawyers will not. We have the specialized experience necessary to navigate this process and hold the railroad carrier legally responsible for our clients’ injuries.

Contract Workers or Non-Railroad Employees

Contractors and non-railroad employees are not covered by the FELA but often do not have access to workers’ compensation or other coverage. These cases require extensive investigation and knowledge of similar cases to determine options and pursue justice. Contact our team as soon as possible if you were hurt as a contractor working on the railroad in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Our Baton Rouge Lawyers Understand Railroad Injuries

Injuries on trains often occur because of slips, trips, and falls. Slips and trips are relatively common and often cause only minor injuries at first glance, although more serious injuries are possible. Collisions, sudden stops, and slack action can cause severe or catastrophic injuries. 

When it comes to railroad workers, the industry has many inherent dangers. Following all safety protocols and regulations can help prevent many of these injuries. However, when this does not happen, railroad workers can suffer injuries, including: 

• Sprains, strains, and fractures
• Head injuries, concussions, and traumatic brain injuries
• Crush injuries
• Amputations
• Repetitive stress injuries, continuing carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, bursitis, and chronic back pain
• Neck, back, and spinal cord injuries
• Respiratory conditions from inhaling toxic fumes
• Chemical burns
• Hearing loss from prolonged exposure to loud noises
• Electrocution from contact with live electrical wires or equipment
• Burns and significant scarring
• Severe trauma leading to wrongful death

Any of these injuries could support a FELA case. Contact our team for a free consultation, and we will evaluate your options and explain your next steps to pursue compensation. 

Wrongful Death Resulting From a Railroad Injury

We also represent families who lost someone in a railroad accident. If your loved one died from their injuries, our railroad wrongful death lawyers can assess your case and discuss how your family may be able to hold the railroad carrier or another liable party legally responsible. 

Discuss Your Case With Our Baton Rouge Railroad Injury Team

Poolson | Oden provides free, confidential case evaluations for railroad employees and contractors who were hurt while working for the railroad. A Baton Rouge railroad injury lawyer from our team may build a case and help you seek and secure compensation. Contact us today to learn more.