Severe burns are one of the most painful injuries a person can experience. They can also be disfiguring, causing a lifetime of emotional distress, self-esteem issues, depression, and anxiety.
If you or a loved one suffered burns in a railroad accident, you deserve more than compensation for your medical bills and lost wages. You should also be recompensed for the long-term psychological impact of your burns.
At Poolson | Oden, our FELA railroad burn injury lawyers in Baton Rouge will ensure you get the best possible medical care during your recovery and fight for your right to fair compensation for all your financial and non-financial losses.
Contact us today for a free consultation to learn how our Baton Rouge FELA railroad accident lawyers can help you Stay on Track™. If you can’t come to us, we’ll come to you.
Our FELA Railroad Burn Injury Attorneys in Baton Rouge Have Over Eight Decades of Collective Experience
Whether at the Baton Rouge General Regional Burn Center or back home recovering from your burns, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of your next steps.
Our Baton Rouge railroad injury lawyers will lift as much of your burden as possible off your shoulders, allowing you to focus on your physical recovery while we fight for your financial recovery.
Most Baton Rouge personal injury lawyers don’t have much (or any) experience in FELA cases. However, we do. Our case results include a $5,750,000 settlement for the spouse and children of a railroad worker who passed away after suffering third-degree burns when the train he was working on collided with a gasoline truck and exploded.
This was one of the first cases Attorney Carisa Oden assisted with while in law school, and it helped fuel her passion for helping railroad accident victims and their families. Another injury victim we helped, Mike Z., said this about his experience working with Carisa:
- “My personal experience with Carisa Oden was fantastic. I couldn’t have picked a better attorney to represent me. I had a two-year battle with an injury, and she was always there for me, day or night, and was always honest with me about everything. She treated my family and me with the utmost care and respect. I would recommend her anytime.”
As Designated Legal Counsel for SMART TD and Transportation Communications Union/IAM (“TCU”), Carisa and the entire team at Poolson | Oden serve railroad accident victims with compassion and integrity.
You can’t go wrong turning to our Baton Rouge FELA on-duty railroad accident attorneys for help after suffering severe burns. We will fight for you and your rights. Contact Poolson | Oden today to get started.
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The Potential for Suffering Burn Injuries While Working on the Railroad Is High
The danger of suffering burn injuries is nearly always present when working on the railroad. For example, workers may experience burns if they come in contact with:
- Hot surfaces like locomotive engines or exhaust systems
- Steam
- Scalding liquids
- High-voltage electrical equipment
- Chemical spills
- Damaged, defective, or improperly used welding equipment
- A fire or explosion
Railroad companies are responsible for doing everything possible to protect their employees from these hazards by providing adequate safety equipment, ensuring equipment is maintained properly, and training employees in burn prevention techniques.
If the railroad company you work for failed in its duty to provide a safe working environment, you may qualify for compensation under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA).
FELA Offers Compensation Options for Railroad Burn Victims in Baton Rouge
Most people who suffer on-the-job injuries turn to their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance for help covering their medical bills and a portion of their lost wages while they recover.
However, railroad workers do not have access to this coverage. Instead, they must use the protections provided by FELA to seek compensation.
Using their extensive knowledge and experience in FELA claims, our Baton Rouge FELA railroad burn injury lawyers can help you pursue the compensation you deserve. You may qualify for economic and non-economic damages that include:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Current and future lost wages and employment benefits
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering
- Permanent disfigurement and scarring
- Lost quality of life
If your family member passed away after suffering severe burns in a railroad accident, our Baton Rouge FELA railroad wrongful death lawyers can help you seek wrongful death damages, such as:
- Reasonable funeral and burial expenses
- Current and future loss of household income
- Loss of inheritance
- Loss of guidance and companionship
- Medical bills incurred before the decedent’s death
- The decedent’s pain and suffering
No matter what losses you and your family experienced, your Baton Rouge FELA railroad burn injury attorney will ensure they account for all the harm you have experienced and will continue to experience in the future when fighting for a fair settlement on your behalf. If necessary, they will take your case to court. We won’t stop fighting until you get the financial compensation you deserve.
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How Much Will You Have to Pay Your FELA Railroad Burn Injury Lawyer in Baton Rouge?
In lieu of traditional hourly or upfront legal fees, our personal injury law firm works on a contingency fee basis. That means our compensation comes as a portion of your settlement or judgment. You won’t have to pay us anything out of pocket, and if we don’t collect compensation for you, you won’t owe us a dime.
This payment structure means anyone can afford to hire our Baton Rouge FELA railroad burn injury lawyers. You have nothing to lose by giving us a call.
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Our FELA railroad burn injury attorneys in Baton Rouge are an invaluable resource for railroaders in Louisiana. We have recovered over $30 million on behalf of injury victims in the last five years alone, and we want to help you get the compensation you deserve for your burn injuries.
You generally have just three years to gather evidence, define your damages, and file your FELA lawsuit, so we recommend notifying us as soon as possible after the accident. Don’t Get Railroaded®. Contact Poolson | Oden today for your free initial consultation.