Our New Orleans FELA railroad body vibration injury lawyers assist FELA-covered workers in seeking compensation for their injuries, expenses, and losses.
We know how to navigate negligence-based lawsuits based on the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). If your employer’s negligence caused your injuries, we can help you hold them accountable.
One of our New Orleans FELA railroad injury lawyer from Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers can begin work on your case today. We have secured over $26 million for injured clients in the last five years. Contact us today to learn more during a free initial consultation with our legal team.
Recoverable Damages for Body Vibration Injuries Under FELA
Our New Orleans FELA railroad body vibration injury lawyers understand that chronic conditions stemming from repetitive stress, whole-body vibration, and cumulative trauma can be just as expensive, challenging, and disabling as acute accident injuries.
Our New Orleans railroad injury lawyers will work with you to document your trauma, stress, and body vibration injuries and pursue compensation to the fullest extent authorized by FELA.
The compensation we pursue for our clients may cover:
- Medical Bills: Current and future medical care costs for your injuries
- Lost Wages: Past and future lost income and benefits
- Non-Economic Damages: Pain and suffering, diminished quality of life, emotional distress, and other intangible losses
As a part of our investigation to show how your employer’s negligence caused your injuries, we will gather documentation of your damages. This will serve as proof of how much your injuries affect your life and the expenses and losses you incurred as a result. We will also work with experts to assess your estimated future expenses and losses.
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Our Approach to Handling FELA Body Vibration Cases in New Orleans
At Poolson | Oden, Our Promise To You is that we will ensure you receive the best medical care available and fight for maximum compensation based on the law, facts, and medicine of your case.
With over 50 years of combined experience, we build strong, compelling cases and pursue litigation and negotiations to secure the compensation our clients deserve.
Our New Orleans FELA railroad body vibration injury attorneys understand the law when it comes to FELA and injuries in the railroad industry.
We build each case based on the law, the victim’s injuries, and the unique facts of the case. Every client receives personalized attention: first for their medical needs and then for their legal case. We fight for closure for every client, whether we can settle the case or need to take it to trial.
You can count on our New Orleans personal injury lawyers to understand the details of your case and how to navigate a lawsuit based on the FELA.
We handle these cases regularly, while most workplace injury attorneys have to refer them to a team like ours. We will even seek out the best venues and court for your case. The prep work we do before your case begins sets us apart.
Understanding the Costs of Hiring a FELA Railroad Injury Lawyer
We represent injured clients based on a contingency fee basis. We pay for costs and fees from the compensation we recover for you in your case, never your wallet. You are never out of pocket for legal fees: our law firm does not get paid unless we win your case.
Learn more during your free, confidential consultation with our team. We are here to answer your questions about your case and our services.
Our New Orleans FELA Railroad Body Vibration Injury Lawyers Handle These Cases Regularly
Many workplace injury lawyers do not accept FELA railroad injury cases. Because the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) applies exclusively to railroad injury claims, many attorneys lack familiarity with its provisions and the financial recovery process it entails.
These actions are complicated because they are direct actions against the victim’s employer. This process differs significantly from traditional workers’ compensation claims. You must have convincing evidence to show your employer acted negligently, usually by violating industry regulations or safety standards.
Your railroad injury lawyers must present evidence showing the carrier’s negligence to hold the railroad responsible for your injuries and recover fair compensation.
You want an attorney on your side who knows how to do this. An on-duty injury for a railroader is a zero sum game: meaning, when an injured worker sues their employer for an on-the-job injury, they will either recover the money they need and deserve, or get absolutely nothing. You do not want to make mistakes or miss a deadline and lose the chance to secure a financial recovery.
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Recognizing the Impact of Body Vibration Injuries in the Railroad Industry
The railroad industry does not like to take trauma, stress, and vibration injuries seriously. However, cumulative trauma injuries can lead to painful surgeries, chronic pain conditions, and permanent disability.
Unsafe work environments and practices in the railroad industry expose workers to repeated physical trauma. Consistent and heavy vibrations can cause severe injuries to almost any part of the body, including the neck, shoulders, arms, hands, hips, knees, and feet. The spinal cord, nerves, muscles, and bones could all be affected.
If you have undergone medical treatment or surgery or now live with a disability due to a chronic body vibration injury, you have legal rights. Let our team review your options during a free consultation. We can help you fight for justice.
Deadlines for Filing a FELA Lawsuit for Body Vibration Injuries
As a federal law, the federal statute of limitations usually applies in FELA cases. This means you may have up to three years from discovering your injuries to file a lawsuit.
However, you do not want to wait until this deadline approaches. Acting promptly helps protect your rights and strengthens your ability to build a compelling case for compensation.
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