Baton Rouge FELA Railroad Wrongful Death Lawyer

If you lost a loved one in an on-duty railroad accident, our Baton Rouge FELA railroad wrongful death lawyers at Poolson | Oden can assist in your pursuit of compensation. No amount of money can ever make up for this loss, but your family deserves justice. Our firm can represent you in negotiations and in court, if necessary, and fight to ensure you don’t face financial hardship on top of the other challenges you’re experiencing.

Our Baton Rouge FELA railroad accident lawyers will ensure your wrongful death case stays on track. Our extensive experience in railroad injury and death claims makes us a valuable resource for railroaders and their families. To learn how our legal team can help you Stay on Track™, contact Poolson | Oden for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Our Baton Rouge FELA Railroad Wrongful Death Attorneys Have Helped Hundreds of Clients

Those with family members who work for the railroad in Baton Rouge know that their loved ones face dangers on the job every day, and they may breathe a sigh of relief when they return home each evening. However, they certainly don’t expect that one day, their cherished spouse, parent, or child won’t come home at all.

Unfortunately, this tragic situation happens to several families each year. If it happened to you, our Baton Rouge railroad injury lawyers are here to help you fight for justice and honor your loved one’s memory by recovering financial compensation on your behalf.

Our case results include a $5.75 million recovery for the family of a railroad conductor who passed away due to a train explosion. We can’t guarantee you will get a similar amount in your case, but we can promise to fight for every dollar you deserve for your losses. Your Baton Rouge FELA railroad accident wrongful death lawyer will personalize your case to your unique needs by:

• Traveling to you for your consultation
• Gathering evidence of the railroad company’s negligence, so you can prove your right to damages
• Using the strengths of each member of our legal team to push back against the liable party and any tactics they may use to try to reduce or deny your payout
• Fighting for maximum compensation based on the law and the facts of your case
• Negotiating on your behalf for a fair settlement
• Preparing your case for trial, if necessary, by investigating an d researching your  judge, venue, and jury members by conducting jury panel focus groups

Most Baton Rouge personal injury lawyers at other law firms should not handle railroad injury or death cases because they lack the specialized experience necessary for these claims. Our attorneys at Poolson | Oden have over 80 years of combined experience in FELA claims, have undergone rigorous multi-faceted review to be selected as Designated Legal Counsel for SMART TD and Transportation Communications Union/IAM, and will put every ounce of that experience to work for you.

What Compensation Can You Recover After a Fatal Railroad Accident in Baton Rouge?

While the numbers of on-duty railroad worker injuries and deaths have gradually decreased in recent years, 42 people still lost their lives while working for the railroad from 2020 to 2023, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) allows qualifying family members to pursue compensation from negligent railroad companies that fail to provide safe conditions for workers. Our Baton Rouge wrongful death attorneys will work hard to prove your right to damages. Your compensation may include:

• Medical expenses incurred by the decedent between the accident and their passing
• Reasonable funeral and burial or cremation costs
• Loss of financial support
• Loss of household services
• The decedent’s pain and suffering
• Surviving family members’ grief and mental anguish
• Loss of companionship and parental guidance

FELA does not impose any limits on the amount of compensation you can receive in a wrongful death claim. To learn what wrongful death damages you may qualify for, contact Poolson | Oden today.

Our Baton Rouge FELA Railroad Accident Wrongful Death Attorneys Know How to Prove Negligence

To recover compensation, you must prove your loved one’s death resulted from negligence on the part of their railroad employer. This may involve gathering a significant amount of evidence, such as:

• Eyewitness statements
• Railroad safety reports
• Railroad inspection results
• Expert testimony
• Photos or videos of the accident scene
• Medical records
• Internal incident reports
• Railroad employee training records

When you hire a Baton Rouge FELA on-duty railroad accident lawyer from our team, you don’t have to worry about the time-consuming and complex process of collecting evidence. You can focus on spending time with your family and processing your grief while we handle all the legal work behind your case. The burden of proof in these cases is a high bar, but we are up to the task of reaching it.

How Long Do You Have to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Under the FELA?

The FELA generally gives a victim’s family members a three-year window from the date of their loved one’s passing to file a lawsuit against a negligent railroad company.

Collecting evidence and building your FELA claim may take a significant amount of time, so we urge you to contact us as soon as possible after your loved one’s death to begin the process. Our Baton Rouge railroad wrongful death attorneys will provide caring and compassionate legal support from day one, so you can focus on other important matters.

Get Legal Help and Advice from a Baton Rouge FELA Railroad Wrongful Death Lawyer Today

At Poolson | Oden, we know that no amount of money can cure your grief over losing a loved one, but it can help your family face the future with a strong financial outlook.

Our Baton Rouge FELA railroad wrongful death attorneys are ready to roll up our sleeves and start working on your case today. Don’t Get Railroaded®—contact us today for a free initial consultation.