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Attorneys Representing Railroad Injury Victims
Railroad workers are often found to have been exposed to asbestos on the job. Months or years later, they can develop mesothelioma: a cancer of the lining of the heart, abdominal cavity, and lungs. Asbestos exposure has also been linked with bronchogenic lung cancer and some gastrointestinal cancers.
Railroad Injury Litigation
Injured railroad workers' injury claims may fall under the umbrella of FELA claims. Federal Employee Liability Act cases are governed by a special statute. FELA cases have points in common with personal injury cases and with workers' compensation claims.
Railroad Worker Injury Compensation
Under FELA, injured railway workers can recover compensation for pain and suffering, lost income, and medical expenses when their injuries are negligently caused by the railroad. If the railroad's failure to exercise reasonable care results in the death of the worker, his family may also recover for their financial losses.
FELA claims alleging diesel exhaust cancer and other injuries are handled on a comparative negligence basis. Even if you are 99% at fault, you still may be eligible to receive 1% of damages from your railroad employment injury.
James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C., is a personal injury law firm that has resolved hundreds of FELA cases successfully for people harmed through railroad employment. Our attorneys have the knowledge and dedication you need. From our offices in Charleston, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C., we serve clients across the country.
Contact Us
Call or e-mail the law offices of James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C., to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer regarding a potential railroad injury case. We are known as a law firm focusing on mesothelioma injury cases, including those involving railroad employment.
