The Federal Employers Liability Act, or FELA, lets railroad employees sue their employer for negligence rather than accept a fixed Workers’ Comp payout. If you were hurt working on the railroad in Virginia, this system provides the framework for your recovery.
Railroad work carries risks most jobs don’t. If you get hurt, you shouldn’t have to fight the railroad’s lawyers and insurance adjusters by yourself. Our Virginia FELA railroad injury lawyers will help you manage your claim and get the compensation you need while you heal.
Our team at Poolson Oden has recovered more than $32 million for injured accident victims in the last 5 years alone. Don’t Get Railroaded® Call us today to schedule your free consultation and tell us about your railroad accident and injury.
Understanding Your FELA Benefits
The Federal Employers’ Liability Act is a federal law that protects railroad employees who suffer injuries or illnesses because of their employer’s negligence. Unlike Workers’ Compensation, FELA requires injured workers to prove that the railroad’s negligence contributed to their injury.
A successful FELA claim can provide damages for medical expenses, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other losses. However, railroads and their insurance providers often push back on these claims and look for ways to reduce or deny payments.
Because these cases involve complex federal laws and aggressive railroad defense strategies, it is usually a good idea to work with an attorney who understands the legal standards governing FELA claims.
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Our Practice Areas in Virginia
The Virginia FELA railroad injury attorneys at Poolson Oden work with a wide range of railroad injuries. Call today if you need a:
- Virginia FELA On-Duty Railroad Accident Lawyer: An on-duty railroad accident can change a worker’s life in an instant. Our lawyers work to prove employer negligence.
- Virginia FELA Railroad Accident Amputation Lawyer: A railroad amputation can permanently limit a worker’s ability to earn a living. We pursue compensation by demonstrating that the employer contributed to the injury.
- Virginia FELA Railroad Body Vibration Lawyer: Long-term exposure to excessive whole-body vibration can cause painful physical conditions that interfere with a railroad worker’s career.
- Virginia FELA Railroad Brain Injury Lawyer: A railroad-related brain injury can leave a worker with lasting cognitive impairment. Our team will work to establish employer negligence.
- Virginia FELA Railroad Burn Injury Lawyer: A burn injury suffered in a railroad accident can require extensive medical treatment and a lengthy recovery.
- Virginia FELA Railroad Chemical Exposure and Cancer Lawyer: Chemical exposure in the railroad industry can result in a cancer diagnosis years after the exposure occurred.
- Virginia FELA Railroad Explosion Injury Lawyer: A railroad explosion can leave a worker with life-changing injuries. Our attorneys work to recover compensation under FELA.
- Virginia FELA Railroad Extremities Injury Lawyer: An injury affecting an arm, a hand, a leg, or a foot can prevent a railroad worker from returning to the same job.
- Virginia FELA Railroad Spine Injury Lawyer: A spinal injury from a railroad accident can permanently affect a worker’s mobility.
- Virginia FELA Railroad Wrongful Death Lawyer: When a loved one passes away due to a railroad accident, we may be able to help your family recover compensation.
Our team handles injury cases on contingency fee arrangements. That means you don’t pay any fees when we take your case, and you never owe our fees unless we recover compensation for you.
How Our Virginia Attorneys Can Help
FELA cases are governed by a distinct body of federal law under 45 U.S.C. § 51 et seq. that most general injury attorneys rarely encounter, and the railroads know this. Their legal teams handle these claims constantly, which puts an unrepresented worker at a serious disadvantage.
Our FELA railroad injury lawyers in Virginia can protect your rights and make sure you are treated fairly by the railroad and their insurer. Here’s what we can do to assist:
- We investigate the accident independently instead of relying on the railroad’s internal report.
- We identify every safety violation and regulation that supports your claim.
- We handle all communication with claims agents so you’re not pressured into a statement that hurts you.
- We calculate the true value of your claim, including future losses the railroad’s first offer won’t reflect.
- We prepare your case for trial from the start because we know that preparation is what drives fair settlements.
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Get Help from Our Virginia FELA Railroad Injury Attorneys
Getting hurt on the job as a railroad worker brings a specific kind of stress. You’re dealing with pain and recovery while wondering how you’ll cover your bills. Sometimes, the company that is supposed to be helping you under federal law looks for ways to avoid payments.
Our Virginia FELA railroad injury attorneys understand exactly what railroad workers are up against. We know the tactics claims agents use, and we know how to prove negligence under federal law. We will work to recover the benefits and compensation you deserve.
Our team at Poolson Oden has more than 80 years of combined legal experience. We help people who are hurt. Call today for a free consultation and learn more about how we can help.
