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What Makes Railroad Injury Claims Different from Others
Most people do not think about railroad accidents until one happens close to home. These incidents can be sudden, serious, and life-changing. What surprises many is how different railroad injury claims can be from other types of cases. When someone gets hurt in a crash involving a train or track, the process usually follows a different path compared to a regular car accident. That is where railroad accident lawyers come…
Important Questions To Ask An Injury Attorney
After an accident, you should seek medical attention and consult with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. However, there are many attorneys, and some may be better suited to your case than others. What is the best way to determine which lawyer is the best fit for your case? What can you expect from your case? Are you even entitled to compensation? Make sure you ask the…
Having a Registered nurse as part of your legal team can be very beneficial
Not every personal injury law firm employs a registered nurse, but at King Law Firm, our Registered Nurse and Attorney, Caroline Cusick Crawford, is an integral part of our team and a valuable resource for our clients. What Is the Role of the Law Firm Nurse? Although our nurse does not treat clients, she is often integral to their physical and legal recovery. Meet our Registered Nurse and Attorney, Caroline…
Railroad Asbestos Exposure Dangers
Many people diagnosed with mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos in the workplace. Certain jobs carry a higher risk of asbestos exposure, including working as a brake mechanic or railroad worker. For example, you may be vulnerable to railroad asbestos exposure dangers daily in several ways. Asbestos fibers may be inhaled from working in the railroad industry, where you often handle asbestos products and materials such as: Thermal system insulation Roofing…
Railroad Exhaust Exposure Dangers
Generally, railroads contain conditions that may expose railroad workers to health hazards such as diesel exhaust fumes and asbestos from exhaling it in brakes, insulations, locomotives, and even in rail cars. Specifically, railroad exhaust exposure has a harmful health impact on railroad workers, putting them at risk for cancer, such as colon cancer and lung diseases like mesothelioma. In fact, a 2019 study on diesel exhaust and lung function found…