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Railroad Asbestos Claims
Railroad workers often used or worked with asbestos-containing materials because it was a durable and heat-resistant material. But, these same qualities made asbestos a deadly and toxic material for those who came into contact with it.
Most often, railway workers often carry deadly asbestos dust fibers home with them on their clothing and in their hair. This could put their families in danger as well.
Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)
Railroad workers are often exposed to asbestos. Asbestos is a hazard that can cause a variety of illnesses such as cancer. Fortunately, railroad workers can seek compensation from their employers under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). A FELA claim is similar to a personal injury lawsuit however, it is filed against the employer instead of an individual defendant as in criminal cases.
The FELA is an act of the federal government that was enacted in the year 1908 to protect railroad workers injured on the job. FELA differs from state worker's compensation laws in that it covers employees injured on the job due to their employer's negligence. It also allows railroad employees to file claims if they develop certain illnesses such as mesothelioma.
A number of railroad companies have been involved in asbestos-related litigation over the years. These railroad companies include national corporations like Amtrak and Transtar and municipal and local railroads as well as state railroads. Railroad employees are able to sue these companies under FELA and also manufacturers of asbestos-containing items like boilers, locomotive parts, 9363280 and railcar siding.
Certain states have their own programs for workers' compensation, in addition to federal law. Asbestos sufferers are able to make state-law mesothelioma claims in addition to FELA claims. This allows families to seek compensation from various sources to pay medical expenses, lost wages and other costs.
It is crucial to find an attorney with experience when filing an FELA lawsuit. Simmons Hanly Conroy has attorneys with a wealth of mesothelioma experience who can help you obtain maximum compensation for your injuries. Ken Danzinger, a shareholder at the firm, represented an individual whose husband worked for the California railroad from 1955 until 1959 as a scrapper of steam engines. He was an employee who brought asbestos dust home on his clothing and hair. In 2012, he developed mesothelioma. Ken was able expedite the case and his family was awarded a significant mesothelioma payout.
It is essential to understand the time limit and your rights to a settlement when dealing with the FELA claim. The railroads that are defending themselves frequently try to cut down on the amount they pay to the victim, claiming they cannot prove the illness was caused directly by their exposure at work. This is why it is important to seek legal advice from an experienced railroad attorney.
Asbestos Manufacturers
Many railroad workers have suffered the effects of asbestos exposure for a long time. While cars are now surpassing trains for most passengers but the rail network is a vital part of freight transportation. Asbestos was employed throughout the railroad industry to insulate trains, pipes and car components.
In many instances, railroad workers were exposed to asbestos from on-the-job contact with the equipment they were servicing and repair. Workers wore asbestos dust on their clothing, exposing their families to the toxic mineral.
Railroad companies were aware of asbestos's dangers in 1935, but they continued to use the substance on their trains through the 1990s and into the 1980s. Unfortunately, many of these workers are currently suffering from serious illnesses because of years of occupational exposure.
Asbestos victims typically are required to file FELA claims against manufacturers of the asbestos-containing equipment they used. They could be held liable for not warning of the risks associated with their products, as well as for manufacturing asbestos-containing material that was recognized as dangerous.
For instance the family of the BNSF railroad worker who died of mesothelioma filed a lawsuit against Pneumo Abex LLC. The company owned the brake plant at which the nephew of the deceased worked. The family claims that the deceased's Uncle often brought his asbestos-covered work clothing home and his children would slap the man when he was wearing these clothes. This negligence caused the mesothelioma which killed the family member.
When asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma are diagnosed workers lose the time they had to enjoy retirement and the final years of life. These cases hold the companies accountable for having blatantly neglected the safety and health requirements of dedicated railroad employees in order to maximize profits.
Asbestos lawsuits against railroads have resulted in compensation for injured workers and their families. Unfortunately, because a showing of injury that is manifest is required for bringing an FELA claim, countless seemingly healthy railroad workers who never develop an asbestos-related disease might not be able to bring a claim. This is an obvious violation of the basic principle of tort law, which is to compensate people who suffer due to the actions of others' actions.
State Law Claims
While federal law is the legal basis for most asbestos lawsuits against railroad workers, state laws may provide additional protections. Asbestos lawyers can handle claims under various statutes and laws to ensure injured workers receive the compensation they need.
Asbestos was used in various railway components like locomotive engines, brakes, and steam boilers. Asbestos dust was produced by machining and cutting many of these components, and workers could inhale. The asbestos dust could be inhaled and cause lung diseases such as mesothelioma.
When railroad workers suffer from mesothelioma or any other asbestos-related illness and diseases, they could have state-law claims against their employers as well as the companies that made the products that exposed them to dangerous asbestos. These claims are filed in state courts where judges and juries have vast experience in determining appropriate amount of compensation for mesothelioma patients. Additionally, state courts typically offer priority to and swiftly forward cases filed by living plaintiffs.
This was the case for Sandra Brust, a New Jersey woman who was diagnosed with mesothelioma while working as a welder at PATCO Railroad. She sued the companies who manufactured asbestos-containing products she worked with. However her family was not able to prevail since the Supreme Court ruled that her state law claim was preempted by FELA.
The company that made the asbestos-containing products on which she worked, filed a motion for a summary judgment. They claimed that her state law claim was not valid because it did not allege the manufacturer knew of the risks associated with the use of asbestos in its products. The Supreme Court dismissed her claims.
Ken Danzinger, a partner with Simmons Hanly Conroy, helps individuals and the family members of those who suffer from the same get the compensation they are entitled to. His extensive experience in FELA cases, including those involving asbestos exposure, has helped him secure millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients. He is committed to helping railroad workers and their families obtain damages from those who are responsible for 9363280 their injuries, illnesses and mesothelioma. He has been successful in handling railroad injury claims in Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, West Virginia and Montana.
Compensation
Asbestos was widely used in the design and construction of railroads. However, it proved to be extremely deadly for railway workers who were exposed to the toxic material. The material is very durable and can withstand huge amounts of heat; however, these qualities are exactly what make it dangerous to people who work with it.
Due to the toxins found in asbestos, it could take years for the symptoms such as mesothelioma or cancer to develop. These diseases can be extremely expensive for patients and their families since they need medical treatment and must deal with their physical and emotional pain. Fortunately, victims of asbestos-related diseases are eligible for compensation from a variety of sources.
The most popular method for injured railroad workers to receive financial compensation is via the filing of a lawsuit with a mesothelioma law firm. The claims can be filed in federal courts, or state courts located close to the railroad's company. An injured victim must demonstrate that the negligence of their employer caused their injury and they are entitled to financial compensation.
Unlike most other types of workplace injuries railroad workers don't have access to the typical workers compensation system in the majority of states. Railroad workers are able to sue their employers under FELA protections.
This is a civil claim where the victim has to prove that their employer's negligence caused their mesothelioma or another injuries. A recent case that was heard by the Supreme Court highlights an obstacle for some railroad workers who want to hold their employers responsible for exposing them to asbestos.
In this case, the family of a deceased railway worker filed a lawsuit for asbestos against PATCO. The Supreme Court's decision in Kurns v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co. could stop this lawsuit from going forward because the claim is based upon FELA which is a federal law that overrules state laws regarding asbestos claims. It is still important that railroad workers who are injured speak to an attorney regarding their particular circumstances so they can be sure that all of their legal rights are secured.
Railroad workers often used or worked with asbestos-containing materials because it was a durable and heat-resistant material. But, these same qualities made asbestos a deadly and toxic material for those who came into contact with it.Most often, railway workers often carry deadly asbestos dust fibers home with them on their clothing and in their hair. This could put their families in danger as well.
Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)
Railroad workers are often exposed to asbestos. Asbestos is a hazard that can cause a variety of illnesses such as cancer. Fortunately, railroad workers can seek compensation from their employers under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). A FELA claim is similar to a personal injury lawsuit however, it is filed against the employer instead of an individual defendant as in criminal cases.
The FELA is an act of the federal government that was enacted in the year 1908 to protect railroad workers injured on the job. FELA differs from state worker's compensation laws in that it covers employees injured on the job due to their employer's negligence. It also allows railroad employees to file claims if they develop certain illnesses such as mesothelioma.
A number of railroad companies have been involved in asbestos-related litigation over the years. These railroad companies include national corporations like Amtrak and Transtar and municipal and local railroads as well as state railroads. Railroad employees are able to sue these companies under FELA and also manufacturers of asbestos-containing items like boilers, locomotive parts, 9363280 and railcar siding.
Certain states have their own programs for workers' compensation, in addition to federal law. Asbestos sufferers are able to make state-law mesothelioma claims in addition to FELA claims. This allows families to seek compensation from various sources to pay medical expenses, lost wages and other costs.
It is crucial to find an attorney with experience when filing an FELA lawsuit. Simmons Hanly Conroy has attorneys with a wealth of mesothelioma experience who can help you obtain maximum compensation for your injuries. Ken Danzinger, a shareholder at the firm, represented an individual whose husband worked for the California railroad from 1955 until 1959 as a scrapper of steam engines. He was an employee who brought asbestos dust home on his clothing and hair. In 2012, he developed mesothelioma. Ken was able expedite the case and his family was awarded a significant mesothelioma payout.
It is essential to understand the time limit and your rights to a settlement when dealing with the FELA claim. The railroads that are defending themselves frequently try to cut down on the amount they pay to the victim, claiming they cannot prove the illness was caused directly by their exposure at work. This is why it is important to seek legal advice from an experienced railroad attorney.
Asbestos Manufacturers
Many railroad workers have suffered the effects of asbestos exposure for a long time. While cars are now surpassing trains for most passengers but the rail network is a vital part of freight transportation. Asbestos was employed throughout the railroad industry to insulate trains, pipes and car components.
In many instances, railroad workers were exposed to asbestos from on-the-job contact with the equipment they were servicing and repair. Workers wore asbestos dust on their clothing, exposing their families to the toxic mineral.
Railroad companies were aware of asbestos's dangers in 1935, but they continued to use the substance on their trains through the 1990s and into the 1980s. Unfortunately, many of these workers are currently suffering from serious illnesses because of years of occupational exposure.
Asbestos victims typically are required to file FELA claims against manufacturers of the asbestos-containing equipment they used. They could be held liable for not warning of the risks associated with their products, as well as for manufacturing asbestos-containing material that was recognized as dangerous.
For instance the family of the BNSF railroad worker who died of mesothelioma filed a lawsuit against Pneumo Abex LLC. The company owned the brake plant at which the nephew of the deceased worked. The family claims that the deceased's Uncle often brought his asbestos-covered work clothing home and his children would slap the man when he was wearing these clothes. This negligence caused the mesothelioma which killed the family member.
When asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma are diagnosed workers lose the time they had to enjoy retirement and the final years of life. These cases hold the companies accountable for having blatantly neglected the safety and health requirements of dedicated railroad employees in order to maximize profits.
Asbestos lawsuits against railroads have resulted in compensation for injured workers and their families. Unfortunately, because a showing of injury that is manifest is required for bringing an FELA claim, countless seemingly healthy railroad workers who never develop an asbestos-related disease might not be able to bring a claim. This is an obvious violation of the basic principle of tort law, which is to compensate people who suffer due to the actions of others' actions.
State Law Claims
While federal law is the legal basis for most asbestos lawsuits against railroad workers, state laws may provide additional protections. Asbestos lawyers can handle claims under various statutes and laws to ensure injured workers receive the compensation they need.
Asbestos was used in various railway components like locomotive engines, brakes, and steam boilers. Asbestos dust was produced by machining and cutting many of these components, and workers could inhale. The asbestos dust could be inhaled and cause lung diseases such as mesothelioma.
When railroad workers suffer from mesothelioma or any other asbestos-related illness and diseases, they could have state-law claims against their employers as well as the companies that made the products that exposed them to dangerous asbestos. These claims are filed in state courts where judges and juries have vast experience in determining appropriate amount of compensation for mesothelioma patients. Additionally, state courts typically offer priority to and swiftly forward cases filed by living plaintiffs.
This was the case for Sandra Brust, a New Jersey woman who was diagnosed with mesothelioma while working as a welder at PATCO Railroad. She sued the companies who manufactured asbestos-containing products she worked with. However her family was not able to prevail since the Supreme Court ruled that her state law claim was preempted by FELA.
The company that made the asbestos-containing products on which she worked, filed a motion for a summary judgment. They claimed that her state law claim was not valid because it did not allege the manufacturer knew of the risks associated with the use of asbestos in its products. The Supreme Court dismissed her claims.
Ken Danzinger, a partner with Simmons Hanly Conroy, helps individuals and the family members of those who suffer from the same get the compensation they are entitled to. His extensive experience in FELA cases, including those involving asbestos exposure, has helped him secure millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients. He is committed to helping railroad workers and their families obtain damages from those who are responsible for 9363280 their injuries, illnesses and mesothelioma. He has been successful in handling railroad injury claims in Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, West Virginia and Montana.
Compensation
Asbestos was widely used in the design and construction of railroads. However, it proved to be extremely deadly for railway workers who were exposed to the toxic material. The material is very durable and can withstand huge amounts of heat; however, these qualities are exactly what make it dangerous to people who work with it.
Due to the toxins found in asbestos, it could take years for the symptoms such as mesothelioma or cancer to develop. These diseases can be extremely expensive for patients and their families since they need medical treatment and must deal with their physical and emotional pain. Fortunately, victims of asbestos-related diseases are eligible for compensation from a variety of sources.
The most popular method for injured railroad workers to receive financial compensation is via the filing of a lawsuit with a mesothelioma law firm. The claims can be filed in federal courts, or state courts located close to the railroad's company. An injured victim must demonstrate that the negligence of their employer caused their injury and they are entitled to financial compensation.
Unlike most other types of workplace injuries railroad workers don't have access to the typical workers compensation system in the majority of states. Railroad workers are able to sue their employers under FELA protections.
This is a civil claim where the victim has to prove that their employer's negligence caused their mesothelioma or another injuries. A recent case that was heard by the Supreme Court highlights an obstacle for some railroad workers who want to hold their employers responsible for exposing them to asbestos.
In this case, the family of a deceased railway worker filed a lawsuit for asbestos against PATCO. The Supreme Court's decision in Kurns v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co. could stop this lawsuit from going forward because the claim is based upon FELA which is a federal law that overrules state laws regarding asbestos claims. It is still important that railroad workers who are injured speak to an attorney regarding their particular circumstances so they can be sure that all of their legal rights are secured.
