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PTSD and Emotional Injuries

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Not only do railroaders face the danger of significant physical injuries as part of their jobs, but there is also the risk of severe psychological injuries and trauma. This occurs when railroaders endure near-death experiences or emotional trauma witnessing the death of co-workers or others. Railroaders often experience both – they have been physically and emotionally injured in an accident.

Poolson Oden had had the opportunity to represent engineers and conductors who were involved in grade-crossing accidents where the train had hit cars, trucks, or even pedestrians walking on the tracks. Engineers and Conductors are forced to watch someone be seriously injured or killed as a result of the collision. Railroaders also can be hurt in these collisions or fear for their own lives, wondering if the train is going to derail or catch on fire. Conductors are also forced to investigate the scene of these horrific accidents to determine if individuals are dead or alive, with little or no training on what to do. Under these circumstances, post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD] can develop and be debilitating. It is important to speak with an experienced FELA attorney familiar with these types of psychological injuries. It is important to address with your doctors the anxiety, depression, fear, or alienation you are experiencing and determine the best treatment to help you recover. We want to help you assemble the best team of medical experts to hold the railroad or others responsible for these devastating injuries. Please give us a call or send us a live chat message on our website to schedule a meeting with one of our FELA trial attorneys. Our consultations and case reviews are absolutely FREE with no obligation to you or your family.

Common Symptoms of PTSD

  • vivid flashbacks
  • intrusive thoughts or images
  • disturbed sleep or a lack of sleep
  • panicking when reminded of the trauma
  • intense distress at real or symbolic reminders of the trauma
  • physical sensations such as pain, sweating, nausea, or trembling.
  • being easily upset or angry
  • extreme alertness, also sometimes called hypervigilance
  • irritability or aggressive behavior
  • nightmares
  • finding it hard to concentrate – including on simple or everyday tasks
  • being jumpy or easily startled

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