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Railroad Injury FELA
If you’re a railroad worker injured on the job, you have a right to pursue compensation under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). We have the knowledge and resources to effectively represent our clients in even the most complex railroad accident cases.
Railroad
Retaliation FRSA
A federal law (FRSA) gives railroad personnel the freedom to raise concerns about safety without worrying about being punished. Under the FRSA, you may be eligible for reinstatement, back pay, and extra damages if you experienced illegal retaliation.
Serious Personal Injury
Life can be dangerous. We take risks every day, and without notice, you may find yourself in a situation where you have been seriously hurt or injured due to the fault of someone or something else. The effects of a significant or catastrophic injury are long-lasting and life-changing.
OUR SERVICES
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PROVIDING FOR OUR CLIENTS' FAMILY
Your family’s financial security is essential. We maximize our client’s recovery so they can take care of their families.
PROTECTING OUR CLIENTS’ MEDICAL RIGHTS
Our health matters. We help our clients work with the best doctors to get the necessary medical treatment and testing.
ENFORCING OUR CLIENTS' RIGHT TO WORK
Your health matters. We help our clients work with the best doctors to get the necessary medical treatment and testing.
DEFENDING UNION WORKER RIGHTS
Poolson | Oden has experience representing railroad workers and workers from these unions: SMART TD, BLE, TCU, BMEW, IBEW, and USW. To see more union workers we represent, click here.
Our Promise To You
As your legal team, our job is to know the exact law, the facts, and medicine to fully evaluate and analyze your case properly to obtain the maximum result for you and your family. We work closely with our client’s doctors and medical providers to ensure that our clients get the best possible medical care.
We are not just your attorneys; we are here to ensure that you get top-notch care to rehabilitate you so that you return to the best possible version of yourself after a severe and catastrophic injury.
MIKE BERRY - FRSA RAILROAD WHISTLEBLOWER SETTLEMENT
“They stood up for me and my family when no one else would. I can’t say enough good about Danny and Carisa.”
TRAVIS ARNOILE - FELA RAILROAD SETTLEMENT
“Immediately upon representation, things started happening. I had access to them as you would have access to a family member. They always make time for you.”
JONETTE NAGRA - FELA RAILROAD SETTLEMENT
“You fought for me. Other lawyers would’ve walked away and you didn’t. You never quit fighting for me. I have my life back, my livelihood because of you, Carisa, I was able to return to work.”
TESTIMONIALS
CASE RESULTS
Our attorneys have earned the respect of courts,
regulatory authorities, our peers, and clients.
$5,750,000
Railroad Burn Death Result
A husband, father of two sons, and railroad conductor lost his life after the train he was working on collided with a gasoline truck in Chalmette, Louisiana.
$1,525,000
Railroad Conductor Brain Injury Result
A husband and father of three sustained an electric shock injury while working as a railroad freight conductor in an auto distribution lot in Louisiana.
Get Your Free Guidebook For What To Do After Your Railroad Accident …
Learn how railroad workers can both effectively report safety violations and protect themselves from repercussions. Learn about the signs that the railroad company has targeted you and what you can do about it. Most importantly, learn what mistakes NOT to make after an accident.
Spouses, Get Your Free Guidebook For What To Do After Your Railroader’s Accident …
When a Railroader suffers a serious injury, it can be devastating not only for the Railroader but also for the Railroader’s family, especially a spouse. The questions you may have as the spouse of an injured Railroaders can be even more frightening.
This guidebook addresses many of the common issues that arise after a Railroaders suffer an on-duty injury while working for the railroad. While you may not be able to change what happened to you and your family, you CAN change what WILL happen by requesting a free copy of this guidebook.
