Train conductors who work long hours and have to face workplace hazards are eligible to file a claim for workers’ compensation if they are injured on the job. Workers’ compensation can pay for things like lost wages, medical bills, physical therapy, or any other expenses that are a direct result of the injury that occurred on the job. If you are a train conductor and you are injured on the job you don’t have to pay for all those injury costs yourself in most cases. Common Injuries That Can Happen To Train Conductors Train conductors work in a fact paced and high pressure atmosphere where injuries can happen in a second. Some of the most common injuries that can happen to train conductors are things like: You could slip and fall getting on or off the train or in the railyard and end up with a broken bone, sprained limb, or even a head injury if you fall and hit your head. Workers’ compensation can pay for any medical bills, physical therapy, or lost wages that are a result of being injured while you are working. You could cut yourself on a piece of metal or on a loose part of the train console and need stitches and ongoing medical care to make sure that you don’t end up with permanent damage from the cut. Deep cuts can cause nerve damage and scarring that might need plastic surgery. Workers’ compensation is there to pay for those expenses and give you lost wages that you will need to survive while you can’t work. You could be injured on the train by a drink cart or other equipment that is common on trains that could result in a crushing injury to your feet or legs or even your hands. That type of injury would require ongoing physical therapy and care or possibly you would need to train for a different job. Workers’ compensation can pay for any expenses that are related to the injury even ongoing expenses like physical therapy costs. What To Do If You Are Hurt On The Job Always get immediate emergency medical care if you need it after an injury. Protecting your life and safety is the first concern. But if your injury isn’t serious enough to require emergency medical attention you should go to your supervisor and report the injury immediately after it occurs. File an injury report or an incident report that has a detailed description of what you were doing when the injury occurred. Sometimes your supervisor might forget to give you a copy of this report but if you aren’t given one promptly make sure that you are ask for you one. You’ll need it to file a workers’ compensation claim. How A Workers Compensation Attorney Can Help You An attorney that has experience with workers’ compensation is a great resource that can help you navigate the process of filing a workers’ compensation claim. With the help of a workers’ compensation attorney you will be able to file a claim quickly and get benefits quickly to make sure that your medical costs, lost wages, and other injury related costs are paid for.
