Railroad workers face significant hazards on the job. Heavy machinery, exposure to toxic chemicals, and fast-moving trains can cause serious accidents and life-threatening damage. Day-to-day job activities, such as lifting heavy objects or loading cargo, can also result in painful, debilitating injuries.
To protect workers in this high-risk field, FELA provides compensation for injuries that occur due to employer negligence. Workers may also pursue benefits through workers’ compensation claims, which provide coverage for any accident that happens on the job.
There are several types of injuries that a railroad worker may sustain.
Traumatic damage, such as traumatic brain injury, broken bones, and spinal cord damage
Repetitive motion injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and bursitis
Occupational diseases, such as hearing loss or lung cancer
Aggravations of pre-existing conditions
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