FELA Lawsuits and Railroad Knee Injury Settlements

Many injured train workers are hesitant to sue their employer, mainly because they are afraid it will be costly. However railroad companies are more willing to settle a claim when represented by an experienced lawyer who is solely focused on taking care of FELA cases.

Amtrak finally agreed to pay $150,000 to our Virginia railroad injury victim for her knee injuries after a long negotiation. This will allow her to live debt-free as well as relaunch her career.

Cumulative Trauma

These injuries may not appear immediately. These injuries are caused by repeated physical activities cause excessive stress on tendons, muscles and sensitive nerves throughout the body. The injury can be sustained over time and may cause permanent disability.

These injuries could lead to CTD, cumulative traumatic disorder, a serious condition characterized by chronic mobility and pain. The condition is also known as repetitive stress injury (RSI). These injuries can be extremely severe, and they often require significant medical attention and treatment to resolve.

These injuries are usually caused by the work of railroad employees like switching and yard duties. Certain injuries are triggered by conditions at work, injuries like falling or slipping on black-ice. Regardless of the type of injury we have been able to successfully represent numerous railway workers to obtain substantial settlements in their injury claims.

Members of our firm have been awarded some of the most significant FELA judgments ever. One of them was a $17 million judgment for a locomotive engine which suffered serious knee injuries. We have secured other multi-million dollar settlements and judgments for our clients. They include conductors, engineers brakemen, car repairers and other employees of major railroad companies such as Norfolk Southern, CSX and Burlington Northern.

Repetitive Injury Injuries

Repetitive stress injuries occur when repeated actions result in damage to tendons, ligaments or muscles. They are most often affecting areas of the upper body, like shoulders, elbows, and wrists. They can also affect back, feet, and knees. Symptoms can include stiffness, numbness, and tingling. The best way to treat these injuries is by avoiding the activity that caused the symptoms, and by using techniques to relieve the discomfort. These include taking frequent breaks stretching, stretching, and maintaining an upright posture. You can also aid in healing the injury by icing it for no more than 20 mins and elevating it.

The railroad industry is a physically demanding and highly skilled workforce. They work long hours away from their families, injuries and carry out dangerous jobs. They aren't immune to serious injuries.

The damage that railroad workers suffer in the wake of severe or catastrophic injuries can be immense. These awards are crucial to allow them to heal and return to a life that is of high quality. If you or someone you know is a railroad worker who was injured you should contact us immediately to find out how we can assist. Our personal injury lawyers will fight to get the compensation you deserve. We offer a no-cost consultation and charge nothing unless we recover money for you.

Pre-existing Conditions

Railway workers with pre-existing medical conditions should take extra care when they receive treatment. If they don't their railroad employer may argue that the injury was caused by pre-existing medical conditions. This can result in unfairly low settlements.

Trainmen and other railroad employees like those employed by CSX or Norfolk Southern, are often unwilling to work with a lawyer because they worry that the railroad could remove them from service or make them feel discriminated against in a different manner because they spoke with a lawyer. This is not the case.

In the event of injuries claims your interests are totally different from those of the railroad. The railroad workers and cancer's main interest is to earn money and keep costs at a minimum. Their claims agent is responsible for settling each claim as cheaply as possible.

A seasoned FELA attorney who focuses on railroad injuries will understand how to handle the unique circumstances of your case. He or she will begin the case by conducting an investigation. This will involve taking photos of the spot that you suffered injuries speaking to colleagues who witnessed the accident, and taking pictures or inspecting any tools or equipment that contributed to your injury. The longer you put off your accident, the more difficult it is to gather evidence. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as you have been injured.

Lost Wages

Railroad workers are hardworking, get a decent wage and spend much of their time away from their families. Train accidents can cause serious injury to railroaders. They may require surgery and suffer permanent or partial disability, and face a lifetime of limited employment opportunities.

Due to these issues the majority of railroad workers injured are hesitant to bring an action against their employer. They fear that the litigation will be expensive and their chances of winning are low. They are also concerned that the railroad will bring its own experts to fight against them and they will lose their jobs if they pursue legal action.

The railroad is a business, and its primary goal is to earn a profit and keep costs low. The claims agents for the railroad are highly trained and are employed to settle each claim with as little expense as possible.

If an employee who has been injured has a claim, the railroad workers and cancer must investigate and prove its liability. This normally requires photographing the scene of the injury and obtaining eyewitness accounts, as well as looking over or taking pictures of equipment and tools that were used to cause the injury. The task is simpler for injuries that occurred within the last few days. However, the more time passes, the harder they become. The railroad's claims department as well as lawyers will try to use any information that you provide on your personal injury claim to devalue your case.