There is no question that railroad workers are in a dangerous line of work that has no scarcity of catastrophic accidents, serious bodily injuries, and even sometimes deaths. So if you have fallen victim to a railroad-related injury, or you are the loved one of a railroad worker who has experienced a railroad-related death, our firm is here to help you pick up the pieces and possibly pursue valid legal action. While we understand that no amount of money may reverse this, it may soften the blow. With all that in mind, please read on to discover the most common ways railroad workers get injured and how one of the seasoned FELA lawyers at Hildebrand McLeod & Nelson LLP can help you recover from yours.
What are the most common ways railroad workers get injured?
At Hildebrand McLeod & Nelson LLP, we handle a wide array of railroad injury cases. This implies that there are several different ways in which a railroad worker may get injured at their work site. The most common ones read as follows:
- An individual may slip and fall on slippery steps or platforms when climbing into a locomotive cab.
- An individual may get caught or crushed between cars if automatic hand brakes or coupling systems are defective.
- An individual may get hurt when repeatedly lifting heavy objects without proper assistance from others.
- An individual may get hit by a moving train car when there is inadequate communication regarding railroad switching.
- An individual may experience a buildup of stress in one part of the body after performing the same task every shift.
What are the most common types of injuries railroad workers incur?
Unfortunately, railroad workers may incur injuries even after practicing abundant care during their shifts. This is because of the inherent dangers of railroad work. Based on the types of railroad accidents listed above, below are common types of injuries that may result:
- After a slip and fall accident, an individual may fracture or break an ankle, wrist, hip, arm, leg, etc.
- After getting caught or crushed between cars, an individual may experience serious muscle, nerve, blood vessel, or tissue damage (i.e., compartment syndrome).
- After lifting a heavy object, an individual may tear or strain a muscle in their back, shoulder, or arm.
- After getting hit by a moving train car, an individual may take a serious blow to the head and incur a concussion or traumatic brain injury.
- After performing the same task day in and day out, an individual may experience a whole-body vibration injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, or another cumulative stress injury.
If this has been your experience as a railroad worker thus far, there is no need to remain hesitant when you have one of the competent FELA lawyers on your side and supporting you. So please inquire with us at Hildebrand McLeod & Nelson LLP at your earliest possible opportunity.
