Common Railroad-Related Injuries
Many jobs in the railroad industry are dangerous. Unfortunately, serious personal injury in this industry is not uncommon. Many railroad employees are injured in slips, trips, and falls on the crushed gravel or other ballast that forms the railroad bed.
The injuries railroad workers suffer manifest themselves in many forms, including hearing loss due to exposure to high decibel level sounds, neurological disorders from exposure to toxic solvents and chemicals, and carpal tunnel syndrome. The most common injuries, however, are back and neck injuries. These injuries often result from job requirements that involve excessive heavy lifting. Injuries can also be caused by unsafe working conditions, defective tools, or faulty equipment.
FELA Claims
If you have experienced an injury that can be attributed to negligence by the railroad, you have a right to recover damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). The railroad industry has become a safer place to work as a result of advances in technology, as well as the impact of successful FELA claims against the railroad industry. Still, the railroad industry remains a dangerous place to work. Ryan Orsatti is an experienced railroad injury lawyer in San Antonio, TX, and can help you receive the full settlement to which you are entitled.
