Legal Counsel for Victims of On-The-Job Train Accidents in Florida
Contact an Attorney at Morgenstern & Herd, P.A., in Tampa
"Working on the railroad" has long been understood to be an occupation with more than its fair share if hazards. Just over 100 years ago, in 1908, railroad was "king" in our country when it came to transportation. Railroad jobs were essential and plentiful — and hazards on the job for railroad workers were also plentiful.
Congress responded to the acknowledgement of dangers of railroad work with the passage of the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), which was essentially a railroad version of workers' compensation. Unlike the case with workers' compensation, however, FELA claimants must sue their railroad employers after a train accident and demonstrate that railroad employers were negligent, allowing or perpetuating conditions such as the following:
- Improper supervision
- Poor working conditions
- Hazardous materials
- Inadequate safety measures
- Equipment failure
Such conditions can result in injuries including the following:
- Traumatic injuries including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and amputation
- Chemical exposure injuries
- Pulmonary conditions and lung-related illnesses
- Repetitive motion injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Hearing loss
Do you wonder whether your on-the-job train accident was a result of your employers' negligence in any way? Our Florida lawyers welcome the opportunity to evaluate your claim. At Morgenstern and Herd, P.A., we have handled a number of railroad injury claims and FELA injury lawsuits.
Perhaps your railroad employer failed to protect you on the job:
- Inadequate warnings
- Inadequate training
- Failure to properly maintain equipment
- Failure to enforce industrial hygiene standards
At Morgenstern & Herd, P.A., we help injured railroad workers bring valid FELA claims in a variety of circumstances — such as when a railroad fails to keep tracks free of debris. We are prepared to advise and represent you regarding your railroad injury or death claim.
Injured Railroad Workers: Contact a Tampa Area Personal Injury Lawyer
Attorney Betsey Herd brings medical knowledge based on her background in cardiovascular physiology and experience as a clinical manager for a large hospital system to benefit clients of Morgenstern & Herd, P.A. We handle on-the-job railroad and FELA cases on a contingency basis.
Contact us at 813-699-5804 or 888-816-9134 to schedule a free initial consultation. Discuss your short-term and long-term needs after an on-the-job train accident.
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