After being made the victim of an accident on the railroad, you may seriously injure one of your limbs. Soon after, your treating medical professional may inform you that there is nothing more that they can do to save your limb, and that you will need to undergo an amputation. Obviously, this may seriously alter your life as you once knew and enjoyed it. So please, if you find yourself in this special situation, read on to discover your possibly recoverable damages and how one of the seasoned railroad amputation lawyers at Hildebrand McLeod & Nelson LLP can help you bring forward your Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) claim.
How does the nature of railroad work possibly lead to the loss of limbs?
As you know, railroad work is seriously dangerous, and there are a multitude of ways in which an accident may result in a potential loss of limbs. In your case, you may relate to any one of the following examples:
- Your limb may have gotten caught between a stationary and moving, malfunctioning railcar.
- Your limb may have gotten crushed by a railcar, a piece of heavy machinery, or a piece of equipment.
- Your limb may have been exposed to a severe burn or blast injury after an explosion or fire on the railroad.
- Your limb may have been slashed by sharp objects present on the railroad, deep enough to cause tissue damage.
What are possibly recoverable damages after a railroad amputation?
It may be pretty evident that there would be no other cause for your loss of limb and amputation besides your railroad accident. And so, your hardest job in your FELA claim may be to identify and claim all your current and future damages you have incurred and anticipate incurring, respectively.
This may be more comprehensive than you initially reflect on, as a loss of limb may affect many more aspects of your life than you first realize. Without further ado, your possibly recoverable damages are as follows:
- Your possibly recoverable economic damages:
- Your current and future medical bills and healthcare expenses.
- Your current lost wages and future diminished earning capacity.
- Your current rehabilitation services and future long-term care services.
- Your necessary home and vehicle modifications for handicap accessibility.
- Your possibly recoverable non-economic damages:
- Your diminished quality of life due to your permanent disability and disfigurement.
- Your loss of enjoyment of life due to your permanent disability and disfigurement.
- Your depression and embarrassment due to your permanent disability and disfigurement.
- Your anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder due to your catastrophic railroad accident.
To conclude, this matter may obviously be important to you, and you may want the best possible outcome. So please, do not fight back without one of the competent FELA lawyers in your corner. The team at Hildebrand McLeod & Nelson LLP is here at your command.
