ATTENTION INJURED RAILROAD WORKERS:

HOW TO DECIDE IF YOU NEED A FELA LAWYER AFTER AN INJURY

FELA Law Firm Provides Insight

If you've suffered an injury while working for a railroad company (http://www.felalawhelp.com/railroad-companies/), you may wonder whether or not you need an attorney to help you recover compensation. Gordon & Elias, a law firm that devotes much of its practice to helping injured railroad workers can help you determine if an attorney can help you.

Will I Need an Attorney?

In most cases, the answer is yes. If you've suffered a relatively minor injury with little or no loss of work, you may be best served by seeking medical care from your doctor and dealing with the railroad claim's agent on your own. In cases where your injury appears to be minor, make sure to give yourself enough time before contacting the claim agent, to ensure the injury is not more severe than you thought. Be especially careful with injuries involving the back or neck.

Serious Injuries Call for Experienced Legal Guidance

If you've suffered a serious injury resulting in permanent disabilities, disfigurement, or loss of work for more than 30 days, it is important to consult an attorney that has experience in handling FELA claims. An experienced FELA attorney (http://www.felalawhelp.com/) will know how to conduct a thorough evaluation of your case and help you recover the maximum compensation you are entitled to.

Railroad injury cases are not simple matters. In fact, the final decision in any railroad injury claim depends on several factors including how much time has elapsed since the accident, the type and severity of the injuries, whether the injuries are single-event or cumulative, negligence displayed by the railroad, and negligence displayed by the railroad employee him/herself.

The Evidence

Even if the accident seems straightforward and is of obvious fault of the railroad, there are specified facts that must be proven in FELA cases, including:

At the time of injury you were, in fact, working for the railroad company (performing a duty required by the railroad). FELA also covers traveling on behalf of the employer.
The injury can be directly tied to the accident that took place while working for the railroad company. In cases involving cumulative or repetitive motion injuries, you must be able to prove the injury was caused from repeating the same action over and over throughout the course of your employment. You also need to rule out life style issues as the cause, e.g., riding a motorcycle in whole body vibration cases.
The railroad company displayed clear negligence. This can include knowingly allowing you to use faulty, old equipment or requiring you to work in unsafe conditions.

FELA attorneys know what to look for in railroad accident cases (http://www.felalawhelp.com/cases/) and will dig deep beneath the surface to find proof of negligence.

Comparative Negligence

One of the reasons it is important to have an experienced railroad lawyer fighting on your behalf is the railroad company will have its own legal team fighting aggressively to counter your claims. They will look for any signs of negligence displayed by you, the railroad worker, at the time of the accident. This is known as comparative negligence. In the event that comparative negligence can be proven, the verdict will be reduced. This means, the total amount of recoverable compensation for damages will be reduced based on how much person negligence can be proven.

Maximum Compensation

In any injury claim, the bottom line is recovering enough compensation to cover the damages incurred. Of course, a person's health cannot be restored, but a monetary award can help make things easier as it can provide relief from the cost of medical bills, medication/devices for treating long-term disabilities, 24-hour care when necessary, and lost wages when serious injuries prevent a person from working. While a claim agent may push your claim through, an experienced FELA attorney will evaluate every shred of evidence in your case to make sure you receive the maximum compensation you need and deserve.

FELA Attorneys Here to Help

Gordon & Elias (http://www.gordon-elias.com/), L.L.P. is a FELA law firm comprised of experienced attorneys who are committed to helping injured railroad workers. Serving clients, nationwide, Gordon & Elias provides complimentary, no-obligation consultations for injured railroad workers and their families. Though they are not “Designated Legal Counsel”, they know exactly what to do and they do it. DLC are not the only FELA lawyers and there are many factors that go into receiving a DLC status. If you call Gordon & Elias, L.L.P., you will quickly conclude that you made the right decision. They will examine the unique circumstances of your case and help you determine the best way in which to proceed.

Fela Law Help is a resource for injured railroad workers. The website is sponsored by FELA attorneys. For more information about whether you need a lawyer, or to schedule a private, FREE consultation, call our offices today at 1-800-773-6770 or visit www.felalawhelp.com .

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