Were you hurt while working for the railroad in New Orleans? A New Orleans FELA railroad spine injury lawyer from our team can help FELA-covered railroad workers understand their options and navigate the process to recover compensation. Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers are here to help you get justice.
You do not have to try to handle this process alone. A New Orleans FELA railroad injury lawyer from our team can help you stay on track and fight for justice if you suffered neck, back, or lower back and spinal cord injuries while working as a railroader.
We have 52 years of combined experience representing injured clients and have recovered over $26 million in the last five years alone. Contact us today to learn more.
What Damages Can a New Orleans FELA Railroad Spine Injury Lawyer Pursue?
Our New Orleans railroad injury lawyer seek compensation for our New Orleans clients with spine injuries based on their expenses and losses:
- Economic damages could include lost income, decreased earning ability, medical expenses, and future care costs.
- Noneconomic damages could consist of emotional distress, physical pain, mental suffering, reduced quality of life, and loss of enjoyment of life.
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How Our New Orleans FELA Railroad Spine Injury Attorneys Approach a Case
Our New Orleans personal injury lawyers know how Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) claims work and what it takes to win them.
At Poolson | Oden, you can review our testimonials and case results to learn more about how much our clients appreciate the preparation and work we put into winning their cases and securing compensation.
Each case gets an entire team dedicated to fighting for our client’s best interests and pushing back against the railroad company’s efforts to pay less or deny the claim.
We put in the prep work to ensure our clients have the best chance of winning the compensation they need. This groundwork includes:
- Seeking and researching the best venues and correct court for these cases
- Identifying the applicable laws and regulations that apply to your specific case, including the Locomotive Inspection Act, Safety Appliance Act, and numerous other CFRs
- Collaborating with experts and your medial providers to understand and master both the applicable laws and your medical treatment
- Researching and conducting focus groups to learn about juror biases against your case
Our lawyers always abide by our promise to you. Your physical and emotional healing comes first. We want you to recover as fully as possible from your spinal injuries, while we thoroughly evaluate your case and determine your legal options, how much your case might be worth, and which approach we should pursue to get justice on your behalf.
We Work for You on Contingency
We do not ask our clients to pay any legal fees while we build their case and navigate the process. We understand it is a financially difficult and stressful time for you.
We only get paid if we win compensation in your case—and then, we only get paid from the money we recover for you.
Our Railroad Injury Lawyers Know How the FELA Works for New Orleans Railroaders With Spine Injuries
Union railroad workers often do not have access to state workers’ compensation insurance like those hurt on the job in most industries. Instead, railroaders generally must rely on their only option provided by the FELA to pursue compensation for their medical care, missed pay, and other damages.
There are significant differences between FELA injury claims and traditional workers’ compensation. For example, when you file a FELA claim based on your railroad spine injury, you must prove that the carrier’s negligence caused your injuries and necessary medical treatment.
It is a zero sum game under the FELA, there is no backup option. Meaning, if you are unsuccessful in pursuing your FELA case, then you will have no other path to financial recovery to protect you and your family’s future.
If you are a FELA-covered railroad worker and have a spine injury because of your employer’s negligence, we can help you and pursue the compensation you deserve.
You want to hire a lawyer who handles these cases regularly and understands why they are so complex and challenging. Our New Orleans team is here for you when other workplace injury attorneys likely do not have the same experience handling these cases.
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Our FELA Lawyers Know You Need Compensation to Treat and Manage Your New Orleans Spine Injury
The type and severity of a spine injury can vary widely. Some people heal fully, some have lasting pain, and others live with permanent disabilities, such as paralysis, nerve damage, pain, loss of sensation, or other debilitating symptoms.
A spine injury may affect the arms, hands, torso, legs, feet, and toes, including shooting pain, tingling, numbness, burning, and radiating symptoms.
Regardless of the severity of your spine injury, you might require ongoing help with some tasks, be unable to work, and even need to modify your home to account for changes in mobility and additional equipment.
Our attorneys help clients document their expenses and losses, understanding the financial stress of requiring expensive treatment while out of work.
We Work With Your Medical Team to Understand the Extent of Your Injuries
Our spine injury FELA railroad lawyers will work closely with your doctors—whether neurosurgeons, orthopedists, or other specialists—to ensure you get the care you need and can seek compensation to pay for it.
Over the years, our attorneys have studied and learned much about the anatomy and physiology involved in these injuries, ensuring we can ask the right questions to build a compelling case.
We have met with hundreds of doctors to master the medicine and be prepared to present your case if your carrier does not take full responsibility for your injuries. These injuries can also occur alongside other injuries, including:
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Our FELA Railroad Spine Injury Lawyers Have Only a Limited Time to File a Claim
Federal law sets the deadline to file a FELA claim based on your spine injury. You usually have up to three years to sue your carrier and demand fair compensation. However, we encourage you to call us as soon as possible after your injury occurs.
FELA railroad injury claims are complicated, and most attorneys who handle workers’ compensation cases will not accept them or know how to navigate the process. Our team is ready to go to work for you today. Contact us for your free consultation.
Discuss Your New Orleans Railroad Spine Injury Case With Our Team
Poolson | Oden provides free, confidential consultations for injured railroaders. We can assess your case and discuss how negligence led to your injury.
A New Orleans FELA railroad spine injury lawyer from our team can explain your next steps and how we handle cases like yours. Contact us today for your free case evaluation.