OHIO RAILROAD ACCIDENT LAWYERS

We Fight for Railroad Workers Injured on the Job

It’s difficult to overstate just how important railroad workers are to the U.S. economy. In a time where fuel prices are high and supply chain issues involving international shipping have resulted in bottlenecks and increasing consumer prices, the ability to transport consumer goods by rail is of vital importance.

Estimates suggest about 28 percent of U.S. freight movement as measured by tons per mile is on rail. About 52 percent of rail shipping is bulk commodities that are used in manufacturing, which ensures workers in countless other industries continue to have jobs.

Rail workers truly are the backbone of the U.S. economy, and their health and safety deserve to be respected. They also happen to be employed in one of the most dangerous workplaces in the nation. Rail injuries are all too common, and the truly diverse array of hazards means there’s almost no type of injury that’s off the table. We’ve seen rail workers who have suffered:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Severe burns
• Facial injuries and permanent scarring
• Neck and spine injuries
• Serious injuries to limbs and hands
• Amputations
• Injuries from falls
• And much more

The good news is the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) is designed in part to protect railroad workers who suffer workplace injuries. If you’re a rail worker who has suffered an injury while performing your job duties, you have a right to fair claim treatment and compensation.