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FELA Hazards: Spinal Cord Injuries

The nature of railroad work often puts railroad workers in very dangerous situations. What might be incredibly dangerous for the average person, however, should be reasonably safe for railroad workers who have been properly trained and given well-maintained and safe equipment to complete their tasks.

It is the responsibility of railroad companies to provide you, their employee, with adequate training, a reasonably safe working environment, and well-maintained equipment, in addition to warning you of any dangers that you may encounter while working.

The Consequences of a Spinal Cord Injury

Railroad workers may experience a variety of different injuries while at work. Perhaps one of the most concerning injuries is a spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injuries occur when the spine receives a traumatic blow of some kind, typically causing the spine to fracture and vertebrae to become dislocated. The traumatic blow rips into the spinal cord, causing spinal cord tissue to bruise or even tear.

In most spinal cord injuries, the spinal cord is not fully severed. Instead, pressure from the bone fractures or dislocated vertebrae is placed on the spinal cord. Among other symptoms, this pressure may cause:

• Muscle spasms
• Paralysis
• Pain
• Loss of bladder control
• Difficulty breathing

Spinal cord injuries are often treatable if medical attention is sought immediately after the injury occurs. The use of medications and physical therapy can often help those who have suffered a spinal cord injury to return to their normal way of life.

Contact a FELA Attorney Today

Injuries that occur at work are usually preventable and may be the result of your employer’s negligence. If you believe that your suffering is the result of an employer’s negligence, speak a FELA attorney right away.

Schedule an initial consultation with one of the FELA lawyers at Williams Kherkher to ensure that your rights are protected. Call 800-220-9341 today.