Railroad work has provided stable incomes for people for over a hundred years. However, railroad workers have long been exposed to hazardous carcinogens that have caused serious medical conditions like cancer. If you worked for the railroad and have been diagnosed with cancer, you might need a railroad cancer lawyer.
When You Need to File a Lawsuit
Usually, when a person becomes injured or ill due to their working environment, they can file a worker’s compensation claim. Railroad workers can file these claims following a malignancy diagnosis, but if they’re denied compensation, their only recourse is to file a lawsuit. The Federal Employers Liability Act gives employees the right to file personal injury lawsuits when their employer’s workers’ compensation refuses to pay. However, filing a lawsuit is tricky because you must be able to prove that the railroad didn’t uphold its responsibility to keep the workplace safe. It’s not something you should do without legal representation.
An attorney can help you prove the railroad’s negligence by presenting evidence that demonstrates the company didn’t remove hazardous waste promptly, provide adequate safety equipment or complete safety orientations, or knowingly expose workers to unsafe chemicals. Lawyers know how to gather this evidence and help their clients effectively argue their cases in court.
Get the Money You Deserve
Living with a cancer diagnosis is hard. Paying for it and ensuring your family’s taken care of while you’re recovering is even harder. Railroad cancer lawyers can help. Get in touch with Diesel Injury Law – Hughes Law Offices LLC for more information.
