A spinal cord injury (SCI) is one of the scariest and most damaging injuries a railroad worker can experience. Unlike broken bones, cuts, or bruises that typically heal in a few weeks or months, an SCI can affect you for the rest of your life.
If you experienced a devastating SCI in an accident while working on the railroad, our FELA railroad spine injury lawyers in Baton Rouge are here to help you seek compensation.
At Poolson | Oden, our A+ team of Baton Rouge FELA railroad accident lawyers has served hundreds of clients. We will handle your entire claim from start to finish, including representing you in negotiations and at trial, if necessary, providing personalized service all along the way.
We care about you and your family. Let us help you during this challenging time. Don’t get railroaded™. Contact us now for a free initial consultation.
Our Baton Rouge Attorneys Are Highly Familiar With FELA Railroad Spine Injury Claims
Spine injuries often cause permanent damage that can make it impossible to return to work. If you suffer full or partial paralysis, you may even be unable to walk, care for yourself, or handle household tasks.
Our Baton Rouge railroad injury lawyers understand how spinal cord injuries can affect victims and their families, and we will work hard to secure all the compensation you need to make your life as fulfilling as possible.
We have secured $30+ million for our clients, including many railroad workers who experienced spinal injuries due to unsafe work conditions, defective equipment, or other hazardous situations.
When you hire Poolson | Oden, you won’t just have one attorney working on your case. Our entire team will have your back as you go through the legal process.
From our welcome specialists and medical records coordinators to case managers, field representatives, and trial attorneys, we will put our extensive knowledge and experience in FELA railroad injury claims to work for you.
At Poolson | Oden, Legal Follows Medical
When you hire a Baton Rouge personal injury lawyer from our team, we’ll do more than handle the legal side of your claim. We know spinal injuries often require extensive medical care and rehabilitation, and we want to ensure you aren’t cutting any corners in regard to your recovery.
Before prioritizing your legal claim, we will ensure you receive the best possible medical care from highly qualified doctors and specialists at Baton Rouge Rehabilitation Hospital, Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic, or another medical facility. Your health comes first, and we will do all we can to help you during your recovery journey.
We aim to earn each client’s trust by showing up and fighting for them every day. We also work on contingency, so you’ll only pay us if we recover a settlement or court award for you, and you never pay our fees out of pocket. To learn more about how we can help you after a railroad spine injury, contact Poolson | Oden today.
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How Do FELA Railroad Spinal Cord Injury Claims Work?
Because railroad workers generally do not have access to workers’ compensation, they must file claims under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) after suffering on-the-job injuries.
To recover compensation, your FELA railroad spine injury attorney in Baton Rouge must prove your employer was negligent.
Examples of situations that may qualify a spine injury victim to seek compensation from their negligent employer include:
- A slip-and-fall accident caused by wet surfaces, chemical spills, or improperly maintained equipment
- A train collision or derailment that causes spinal trauma
- Being struck by or thrown from a train
- Being crushed between train cars or other equipment
- Malfunctioning equipment
- Inadequate training
- Failing to follow safety protocols
- Spinal injuries caused by lifting heavy objects, repetitive twisting motions, or spending extended time in awkward positions while performing manual labor, putting undue stress on the spine
What Damages Can You Recover in a FELA Railroad Spinal Cord Injury Claim?
In addition to proving negligence, your Baton Rouge FELA railroad spine injury attorney must also prove you suffered damages because of your employer’s negligence. Examples of economic and non-economic damages you may be able to recover include:
- Medical expenses, including surgeries, imaging, medications, physical and occupational therapy, assistive devices, follow-up care, treatment for any complications or side effects, and mental health treatment, if needed
- Lost income and benefits, including future lost wages and diminished earning capacity if you cannot return to your previous job
- Pain and suffering, including emotional distress, mental anguish, permanent disability, and lost enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death damages, if a loved one passed away after experiencing catastrophic spinal damage in a railroad accident
Your Baton Rouge FELA on-duty railroad accident attorney from Poolson | Oden will work hard to gather all necessary evidence to prove your employer’s negligence and your right to damages. They will also negotiate on your behalf for a fair settlement.
If taking your case to court becomes necessary, your lawyer will collaborate with local counsel to identify the best judge and jurors to give your case the best chance for success. This meticulous prep work helps us stand out from other law firms.
How Much Time Do You Have to File a FELA Spine Injury Claim?
FELA imposes a three-year deadline to file a lawsuit against your employer after suffering an SCI. We encourage you to contact our legal team at Poolson | Oden immediately after the accident so we can help you get proper medical care and ensure we have plenty of time to gather evidence, file your claim, counteract any tactics your employer may use to deny liability, and get you the money you need as soon as possible.
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Get Legal Help From a FELA Railroad Spine Injury Lawyer in Baton Rouge Today
Most personal injury law firms in Louisiana don’t have experience in FELA claims, but we do. Our FELA railroad spine injury attorneys in Baton Rouge have been selected as Designated Legal Counsel for SMART TD and Transportation Communications Union/IAM (“TCU”), and understand the laws protecting railroad workers inside and out.
We will keep fighting until you get the financial compensation you deserve to treat your spinal cord injury, both today and in the future.
To get started on your FELA claim with a free consultation, contact Poolson | Oden today. Let us help you Stay on Track™.