Railroad Asbestos Exposure Lawsuits
Historically, railroad workers experienced high levels of asbestos exposure, resulting in mesothelioma and other deadly illnesses. Asbestos was used throughout the railroad system to insulate against heat and fire—from rail cars and ties to engines, brakes, clutches, and electrical components.
Our experienced occupational asbestos exposure attorneys can help you recover compensation through a railroad worker mesothelioma claim. Contact us online or call (618) 659-9833 to schedule a free consultation.
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- Compensation Available to Railroad Workers Diagnosed With Asbestos Diseases
- Asbestos Exposure Risks for Railroad Workers
- Why Choose the Gori Law Firm for Your Railroad Worker Mesothelioma Claim?
- If You Developed an Asbestos-Related Disease After Working as a Railroad Worker, You May Be Entitled to Compensation
- Railroad Worker Asbestos Exposure FAQs
- Railroad workers have a heightened risk of mesothelioma due to heavy asbestos exposure in railroad cars, engines, tracks, and yards.
- You may be able to recover compensation through a FELA claim, mesothelioma lawsuit, wrongful death lawsuit, or asbestos trust fund claim if you are diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness after working on the railroad.
- To receive a railroad asbestos settlement, you must prove that you worked in a railroad occupation that exposed you to asbestos over an extended period and that you developed an asbestos-related illness as a result.
- With over 100 years of combined experience and $4 billion recovered for our clients, you can count on our railroad asbestos exposure lawyers to file your claim on time and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Compensation Available to Railroad Workers Diagnosed With Asbestos Diseases
You may be entitled to compensation through several kinds of railroad asbestos claims if you are diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease. Compensation may include economic, non-economic, and punitive damages.
Economic damages compensate for financial losses, such as medical expenses and lost wages. Non-economic damages compensate for subjective losses, such as pain and suffering. Punitive damages are sometimes available in cases involving extreme misbehavior by the defendants.
FELA Claims
The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) provides economic and non-economic damages to railroad workers with occupational asbestos exposure. You can also recover compensation through a FELA claim if you are the surviving family member of someone who died from an asbestos-related illness connected to their work on the railroad. FELA claims require proving that the railroad was at fault before you can receive compensation.
Mesothelioma Lawsuits
You may be able to recover economic and non-economic damages through a mesothelioma personal injury or product liability lawsuit (e.g., against the companies that manufactured and supplied the asbestos that harmed you). Depending on your jurisdiction and who the suppliers are, you may also qualify for punitive damages, which can be substantial.
If your loved one died from an asbestos-related illness, we can file a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of your family or the decedent’s estate. The available damages in a mesothelioma wrongful death lawsuit vary based on the state where you file your case, but they can include medical bills, funeral costs, the decedent’s pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and more.
Asbestos Trust Fund Claims
If the companies that manufactured and supplied asbestos to the railroad have gone bankrupt, you may qualify to file an asbestos trust fund claim, which can provide a faster way of receiving compensation than lawsuits and FELA claims. Economic and non-economic damages are available for asbestos exposure victims and the family members of those who die.
Asbestos Exposure Risks for Railroad Workers
Many railroad workers have experienced heavy asbestos exposure in old locomotives, railyards, and railroad cars. For example, asbestos was widely used in ceilings, wallboards, plaster, floor tiles, and insulation in passenger cars.
In rail yards, it was used in railroad ties, adhesives, and sealants. It was also used in locomotive engine parts, such as gaskets, steam turbines, hot boxes, clutches, brakes, and pipe insulation. Some cargo cars contained residual asbestos from hauling asbestos products.
Workers in the following railroad occupations may have been exposed:
Why Choose the Gori Law Firm for Your Railroad Worker Mesothelioma Claim?
We have been recovering significant compensation for asbestos exposure victims for over 20 years—and experience matters in mesothelioma claims. We use a team-centered approach because we have found that combining the skills and experience of all of our attorneys gets our clients the best results.
Over the years, we have built a proven track record of success. Our skilled attorneys have recovered over $4 billion in high-value case results, including many multi-million settlements and verdicts for railroad workers:
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Schedule your free consultation with our award-winning mesothelioma lawyers today. When you allow us to review your case, we make a donation to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. Ultimately, you pay nothing unless we win your case.
If You Developed an Asbestos-Related Disease After Working as a Railroad Worker, You May Be Entitled to Compensation
Compensation for asbestos exposure in the railroad industry can be substantial. Our award-winning mesothelioma lawyers have over 100 years of combined experience and a proven track record of success.
We have the knowledge, experience, and resources to fight for the compensation you deserve, but there is a limited amount of time to file your claim. Do not wait to take legal action. Contact us online or call (618) 659-9833 to schedule your free mesothelioma case review.
Railroad Worker Asbestos Exposure FAQs
How Can I Prove That My Asbestos Exposure Happened on the Job as a Railroad Worker?
To prove occupational asbestos exposure while working on the railroad, you must show that your employer used products known to contain asbestos while you were employed and that you were directly or indirectly exposed. You must also link your exposure to a diagnosed asbestos-related illness, such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis.
How Long Do I Have to File a Railroad Worker Asbestos Exposure Claim?
You must file your railroad asbestos exposure lawsuit before the governing mesothelioma statute of limitations expires. Most states require your claim to be filed within one to three years after your diagnosis, but many exceptions exist. If you miss the correct filing deadline, you will most likely lose your right to seek compensation through a lawsuit. Contact us today and let us fight for the compensation you deserve before it is too late.
Are Family Members of Railroad Workers Also at Risk for Asbestos Exposure?
Yes, family members who share a residence with exposed railroad workers have a heightened risk of mesothelioma from secondary asbestos exposure. Secondary exposure occurs when workers carry asbestos fibers home on their clothing, hair, skin, and shoes. Family members can then be exposed through close contact like hugs, washing the worker’s contaminated clothing, and even through home air conditioning systems.
How Long Does It Take to Resolve a Railroad Worker Asbestos Exposure Case?
FELA claims and lawsuits against asbestos manufacturers can take anywhere from a few months to a few years to resolve. Your asbestos exposure case timeline will vary based on many factors, including how much investigative work is required and the defendants’ willingness to compensate you fairly. We can usually recover compensation in 12 to 18 months through a lawsuit. Trust fund claims are often more straightforward and may be resolved within 90 days.
