Practice Areas: Railroad Incidents (railroad workers or train-car crossing collision)

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Practice Areas: Railroad Incidents (railroad workers or train-car crossing collision)

Occupational Railroad Injuries

In 2002, approximately three percent (3%) of Louisiana railroad workers became injured while working. If you are working in the railroad transportation industry and have been involved in a railroad incident while on the job, the Law Office of Patrick H. Yancey can assist you in obtaining compensation to restore your health.

Our legal team has a thorough understanding of the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA), which is the sole and exclusive remedy in an action brought by a railroad employee against his employer. FELA claims typically allows railroad employees to recover the following types of damages if the railroad is found negligent:

Lost earnings, both past and present

Out of pocket medical expenses

Any decrease in your ability to earn wages due to your injury

Pain and suffering, both past and present

Under FELA, the railroad has a duty to provide a safe work environment. It also should provide adequate supervision, proper training, safe tools and equipment, and safe methods to perform the required job.

Individual/ Personal Railroad Injuries

Louisiana ranks fourth in the nation for collisions at railroad crossings. In 2000, 181 collisions occurred on Louisiana's railroad crossings. 14 people died in railroad crossing collisions in 2000 and 88 people were injured. If you have been seriously injured in a railroad crossing injuries, our exceptional legal team is skilled in bringing you the justice you deserve. We are fully trained to bring you the optimum compensation warranted.

Please contact us if you have sustained a serious personal railroad injury.