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Railroad Asbestos No Safe Level

Personal Injury Railroad Lawyers for Asbestos in VA

RAILROAD WORKERS EXPOSED TO ASBESTOS

Written by our personal injury lawyers in Charlottesville

There is no safe level of exposure to asbestos. Even minimal asbestos levels may cause asbestos disease. Asbestos diseases are asbestosis, asbestos pleural disease, mesothelioma, and lung cancer. Even family members exposed to asbestos dust brought home on shoes or clothing of workers exposed to asbestos may be subject to asbestos-related diseases.

Engineers: Railroad locomotive engineers worked on steam locomotives back in the 1950’s and early 1960’s during a time when asbestos was used to insulate boilers and other items on the engine. The pliable asbestos was applied to insulate from heat. Railroad engineers were exposed to asbestos around pipes, steam and hot water lines, and also amosite asbestos fibers wrapped around different materials such as wires. Diesel locomotives were also insulated with asbestos which caused exposure to asbestos for engineers. Railroad brake linings with asbestos were used as these were heat resistant.

Conductor/Brakeman: Railroad conductors and brakemen were exposed to asbestos from being on locomotives containing asbestos, around boxcars with asbestos laden brake shoes, riding in cabooses insulated with asbestos, and being in the area of pipes, steam and hot water lines wrapped in asbestos. There was also asbestos exposure in the asbestos insulation and the asbestos floor tiles used in reporting places Railroad conductors and brakemen were also exposed to the heat resistant asbestos used on brakes and clutch linings.

Track Workers: According to our personal injury lawyers in Charlottesville, track workers were around welding blankets and screens which used asbestos as heat insulation. They were around sprayed insulation containing asbestos and also were exposed to asbestos in crew cars and reporting areas.

Mechanics: Mechanics were exposed to the asbestos from the brake and clutch linings, from asbestos used in railcars, and from being around wire, pipe and building insulation laced with asbestos.

Railroad workers can collect for injuries. Contact the law firm of Wilson & Hajek.

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These cases have taken place in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Florida, Ohio and Washington, D.C. (Cases are in state and federal courts.) Notably, Francis Hajek, along with co-counsel, obtained a record-setting $46 million jury verdict for an injured client. The verdict was for $46 million, but that amount rose to $60 million with interest. The defendant agreed to a confidential settlement and abandoned its appeal.

This case reflects the dedication of Francis Hajek to his client, who suffered a permanent traumatic brain injury along with many other physical injuries after a train derailed and crashed into his workplace. The trial in Prince William County was over 3 weeks long. At Wilson & Hajek, every client is treated with the same dedication and personal service as we help you get justice. Experience counts and Francis Hajek has over 30 years of legal experience. Explore our website and learn how we can help you.

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