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Railroad Injury Lawyer/FELA Attorney
Have you been seriously injured while on the job with a Railroad? You may be entitled to benefits under the Federal Employers Liability Act.
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR INJURY
1. Immediately report your injury.
2. Identify the negligence, rule violation, or defective equipment causing your injury.
3. Accurately complete a personal injury report listing the negligence, rules violation or defective equipment.
4. Keep a list of all possible witnesses.
5. Apply for all benefits to which you are entitled.
6. Consult your own doctor as soon as possible.
7. Do not give a statement without consulting a FELA lawyer other that the information in the personal injury report.
8. Keep copies of your personal injury reports and medical bills.
9. Call David G. Hart or another qualified FELA attorney as soon as possible.
Putting Your FELA Claims First
We aggressively represent the FELA claim rights of railroad workers suffering from work-related physical impairments, such as:
- Back and neck injuries
- Knee injuries
- Head injuries
- Amputations
- Crushed limbs
- Toxic exposures
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal injuries
FELA Claims Attorney
Unlike most workers, injured railroad employees are not covered by workers' compensation. If you're a railroader who has been hurt or injured on the job, you must show negligence by your employer under the Federal Employers' Liability Act or FELA.
At The Hart Law Firm, our national reputation is for putting you, the client, first. The same goes for your FELA railroad injury claim. We know how to properly, persuasively represent these cases. We work with investigators and forensic specialists on your behalf, collecting evidence and documenting the causes of your accident injury while proving negligence on the part of your employer.
Questions To Ask Before Hiring A FELA Attorney
Before you hire a FELA attorney you want to make sure that this attorney has experience in handling these types of claims. You should ask the following questions before making a decision:
- Ask the attorney whether their initial consultation is free. Almost all FELA attorneys will provide an initial consultation free. If an attorney will not agree to meet with you for free, you should find one who will.
- Ask the attorney what experience the firm has in handling FELA claims. Ask the attorney what types of jury verdicts and settlements they have been able to obtain in FELA cases, but remember not to rely on this when valuing your case as every case is different.
- Ask the attorney how much your case is worth? A lot of FELA firms will give you a pie in the sky figure so that you will hire their firm. Any lawyer who tells you what your case is worth at your first meeting is not being truthful with you! Without obtaining detailed information such as your medical records, and medical prognosis, building theories of liability, a past and future wage loss calculation and other elements it is impossible to arrive at such a figure.
- Ask the attorney or law firm representative for a list of cases the firm has handled in the past. The railroad knows what law firms are experienced in trying cases and will extend higher settlement offers to those firms. In order to maximize your recovery you should hire a firm who is willing, able and has a track record to try your case, if needed.
- If you decide to hire a FELA attorney or a law firm, make sure you get an explanation of the fee agreement. Get a copy of your fee agreement. This is important to determine just how much experience an attorney or firm has with FELA claims.
Call The Hart Law Firm for more information on your FELA case.
A Texas railroad worker accident injury attorney as accomplished as ours can help you recover damages under FELA. Call our Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex law offices today toll-free. We're proud to represent clients throughout North Texas and Dallas and Tarrant counties, including those in Fort Worth, Arlington, Grapevine, Granbury, Denton and Weatherford.
If you're a relative or friend grieving the loss of a railroad worker whose serious work injury resulted in a wrongful death, we want to hear from you at The Hart Law Firm. A sympathetic advocate like our FELA claims lawyer would welcome the opportunity to advocate against those who caused the tragedy and obtain compensation for you.
According to FELA guidelines, an injured railroad worker must establish that his or her injury was caused by an employer's negligence. As we build your case, we consult with investigators, railroad industry experts, engineers, medical specialists and a designated union lawyer. We explain and present information by clearly and convincingly using computer animation and simulation to demonstrate the cause and nature of an accident.
Our railroad claims representation experience includes cases brought against Burlington Northern, Union Pacific and other major railroad companies. We know how to fend off a wide range of typical company tactics, such as blame-shifting and confusion. Our proven skills and technical resources put employers on the defensive and place the burden of proof on them.
Schedule Your Free Initial Consultation
At our important first meeting, free of charge to you, the excellent FELA claims injury lawyer at The Hart Law Firm in Colleyville can hear the details of how your railroad accident or train accident happened. If we can achieve financial compensation for your ordeal, we surely will. Our track record of results in North Texas injury cases proves it.
Contact us today by toll-free or local phone call, fax or e-mail. Find out why our law firm has become so well-known for putting you and your family's needs first. We'll aggressively seek full financial compensation for you.
