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Helping New Jersey and New York Railroad Workers Recover for Occupational Illnesses

Railroad work involves many risks. We often hear about sudden and dramatic accidents that result in injuries. Train collisions and defective equipment can quickly and seriously injure a railroad worker. But railroad workers are also at risk for the more gradual—but equally dangerous—onset of railroad occupational illnesses.

The New Jersey and New York railroad injury lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer help railroad workers who have incurred occupational diseases from the toxic materials they inhale in the course of their employment. Common illnesses include brain damage (or encephalopathy), and asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma.

Filing a FELA Claim for a Railroad Illness

The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) provides compensation to railroad workers who are injured in the course of their employment, provided that a valid claim is made that is consistent with all the procedural requirements of the Act. Occupational illnesses such as encephalopathy and mesothelioma may be valid claims pursuant to FELA.

In order to recover FELA damages for an illness that you incur as a result of your railroad work it is important to file a claim as soon as you discover your illness, or when you begin to exhibit symptoms of your illness. Thus it is important to see your doctor right away if you experience any of the symptoms of railroad occupational diseases.

How a FELA Lawyer Can Help You

A New York or New Jersey train injury lawyer will evaluate your case, help you file your FELA claim according to the required procedures, and fight hard for a fair and just recovery for your illness. If you are suffering from a railroad illness, call the experienced New Jersey and New York FELA lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer today for a free and confidential consultation.

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