Legal Help for Injured Railroad Workers
Serving the Injured In Missouri, Nebraska and Throughout the United States
When railroad workers are injured on the job, it can be difficult for them to get the benefits they are entitled to. They are covered by the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA), but often need the help of a personal injury lawyer to receive the coverage they deserve.
Dreesen Law Firm, LLC, can help you through the FELA process and fight for your rights. We have worked with countless injured railroad employees over the past 17 years. If you have been injured and need help, please call 314-409-9606 or toll free at 866-840-9788 for a free consultation.
How We Can Help You
Attorney Matthew Dreesen used to work as a defense lawyer for railroads; he also worked for a Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen designated law firm. He understands how railroad company officials think and knows how to structure a case against them.
He will help you understand your FELA rights and fill out the paperwork correctly. He can also help you deal with railroad managers and executives. Mr. Dreesen will investigate the cause of your injury to find out if the railroad failed to provide a reasonably safe place to work, including the correct gear, equipment or safety measures.
Common Railroad Worker Injuries
If a serious accident happens, railroad workers can suffer injuries such as amputations. They may even suffer wrongful death.
More often, however, workers have cumulative trauma injuries, which are caused by repeated stress on muscles and other body parts. Activities such as repetitively lifting heavy materials or repeatedly pulling a lever can cause these types of injuries, including:
- Neck and back injuries
- Ruptured discs
- Shoulder injuries
- Torn rotator cuff
- Whole body vibration injuries
You may need surgery to correct these problems. We can get you to a doctor who will do the necessary tests to determine if you have a cumulative trauma injury.
Get Help Today
Call our Chesterfield office at 314-409-9606 or toll free at 866-840-9788, or send us an e-mail. Your consultation is free.
We help injured people in St. Louis, Missouri, Nebraska and elsewhere throughout the United States.
