Recovery for Serious Railroad Accident Injuries

Working for railroad companies and in railyards is extremely dangerous work. Even if workers are highly trained and cautious, they can still have serious accidents through no fault of their own.

In many cases, disabilities from railroad injuries can prevent workers from returning to their jobs. And besides high medical bills, there may also be a need for long-term therapy and nursing care that further inflates the cost of treatment and recovery.

In many cases, railroad accidents and the horrific injuries they cause are the result of negligence or recklessness on the worksite. It is also possible that OSHA laws mandating workplace safety were violated. And if faulty tools or equipment caused the injury or death, then product liability law may apply as well.

Common injuries resulting from railroad accidents

Among the most common accidents that injure railroad workers are the following:

Fires and explosions
Operating heavy machinery
Slip and falls
Exposure to toxic materials
Crushing incidents
Electrocutions

Railroad work often involves heavy lifting and operating heavy machinery, as well as exposure to hot steam, chemicals, and toxic substances. Workers can slip and fall from high places or on wet surfaces. This dangerous work can result in a long list of injuries and maladies, including the following:

Back injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Severe burns
Traumatic brain injuries
Knee injuries
Lacerations
Contusions and fractures
Loss of limbs or eyesight

Some workers also experience hand and wrist injuries and muscle strain from doing repetitive manual tasks, and these injuries also require medical treatment and therapy.

Sustaining injuries in a railroad crossing accident

A railroad crossing accident is another common type of railroad accident that results in serious injuries and death. Railroad crossing accidents occur at highway-rail grade crossings—places where public and private roads cross over railroad tracks at the same level.

In recent years, railroad crossing accidents represented fewer than 20 percent of all train accidents, but accounted for more than 90 percent of the fatalities. These accidents can be prevented many ways, including installing flashing lights or gates and building roadway bridges over the tracks.

Let us fight for you!

If you or a loved one is injured as a result of a railroad crossing or workplace accident, the railroad accident attorneys at the Hershewe Law Firm, P.C. have the skill and experience necessary to take on the railroad companies and their insurers to get you the compensation you deserve.

The Hershewe Law Firm, P.C. understands railroad accident laws and how to use them to fight for you. Call 877-382-9734 or contact us online today for a free consultation about your case.