If you were hurt in an explosion while working on the railroad, you may be able to recover compensation through a personal injury claim based on the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). Our New Orleans FELA railroad explosion injury lawyers represent FELA-covered workers in these cases in Louisiana.
A New Orleans FELA railroad injury lawyer from Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers can help you understand your rights and fight for the money you deserve.
We have over 52 years of combined experience and have recovered over $26 million in the last five years alone. Contact us today for a free initial consultation with our team.
How Our New Orleans FELA Railroad Injury Attorneys Approach These Cases
Our New Orleans railroad injury lawyers understand FELA claims and know how to help injured railroad workers recover the compensation they deserve. We may seek assistance from medical experts, analyze the cause of the accident, and utilize the evidence we collect to fight for the best possible outcome for our clients.
Our approach is different from many other personal injury law firms. Our promise to you focuses on “Legal Follows Medical.” This means we prioritize your health and well-being above everything else. Our team will ensure you get the best care and support you need while building your legal case and developing an approach.
When you hire a railroad accident lawyer from our team to manage your case, you can expect them to:
- Ensure you get all necessary medical care
- Provide personalized attention to your case
- Strongly advocate for your best interests throughout the legal process
- Provide the support you need every step of the way
- Answer your questions and address your concerns
If your case goes to court, you can count on our experienced attorneys to go the extra mile by identifying the best venues and courts to bring your case, researching and conducting focus groups to address any biases you may face from the prospective jury pool, and selecting jury members who understand the stakes for injured workers like you. Our proactive approach sets us apart.
We work based on a contingency fee structure. We only get paid when we secure compensation for you. Contact Poolson | Oden today to learn more. We are here to help you understand your rights and options.
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What Damages Are Available in a New Orleans Railroad Explosion Injury Case Under FELA?
The FELA gives injured railroaders a path to compensation after an on-the-job injury. Our personal injury attorneys understand how painful and expensive it can be to treat, rehabilitate, and live with lasting explosion and burn injuries. We know you may have future treatment needs and ongoing medical expenses, too.
When our New Orleans personal injury lawyers pursue compensation for clients based on the FELA, we can often recover money for:
- Current and future medical bills
- Past and future lost income
- Past and future lost benefits
- Pain and suffering, diminished enjoyment of life, and other non-economic damages
We also represent clients in FELA wrongful death cases. All too often, railroaders suffer catastrophic injuries that can lead to death. We can file lawsuits on behalf of their families to seek and secure payouts.
Building a New Orleans FELA Railroad Case Based on Explosion Injuries
When most workers are hurt on the job, they turn to workers’ compensation insurance to cover their lost income and medical care. In exchange for these benefits, they generally cannot sue their employer, even if that employer’s negligence caused their injuries.
Most railroad workers do not have access to workers’ compensation, making the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) their only option for seeking compensation. Under the FELA, injured railroaders can sue their employer for injuries they suffered because of the company’s negligence.
FELA and the direct legal action it allows against the carrier makes these cases unusual. Workplace injury lawyers who are familiar with workers’ compensation and third-party injury lawsuits are not always equipped with the knowledge, experience, and resources necessary to handle a FELA case. However, our experienced team at Poolson | Oden is up to the task, as we have successfully handled many of these cases before.
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How Can I Hold My Employer Liable for My Explosion and Burn Injuries Under FELA?
Railroad companies are tasked with keeping the working environment safe for employees, even when working closely with combustible materials and flammable chemicals.
However, this does not always happen. When the company fails to abide by regulations and standards, explosions, burn injuries, and fatalities are possible.
To hold a carrier legally responsible and win a FELA case for our client, we must investigate what happened and document the role each party played. This can be difficult in the aftermath of an explosion or fire. We must also document the burns and other injuries our client suffered and the emotional and physical effects these injuries have on our client’s life.
Building a compelling case to show the railroad company’s negligence caused their injuries is important to our clients. Winning these cases means recovering the money they need to pay for their medical care and make up for lost income. Losing a case means they walk away with nothing and may struggle to pay for their medical care.
How Long do I Have to Sue My Employer Under the FELA?
A federal statute of limitations governs the deadline to sue under the FELA. Generally, you may have three years from the accident date to sue your carrier. However, other deadlines might apply in your case. Either way, you do not want to wait until the deadline approaches to get started.
The railroad company likely holds much of the evidence necessary to win your case, and your New Orleans FELA railroad explosion injury attorney must act quickly to preserve it. You do not want key evidence to get lost or destroyed before you can use it to hold the carrier accountable.
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Discuss Your New Orleans FELA Railroad Explosion Injury With Our Legal Team
At Poolson | Oden, we provide free, confidential consultations for injured railroaders and their families. You can learn how our team handles on-the-job accident injuries for FELA-covered workers and the approach we might take with your case. We are here when you need us, and we know how FELA injury cases work.
Contact our lawyers today for your free case evaluation and learn how a New Orleans FELA railroad explosion injury lawyer from our team can help you.