asbestos lawsuits

lawyers help those diagnosed with mesothelioma following asbestos exposure

Martin & Jones is experienced in handling asbestos lawsuits on behalf of people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. Our asbestos lawyers and associated co-counsel have represented hundreds of victims and their families in lawsuits against asbestos manufacturers throughout the United States.*

We have compiled important information on asbestos litigation, including important information on asbestos lawsuits and the health risks of exposure to asbestos. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure, we encourage you to contact us.

appeals court upholds $7.5 million verdict

martin & jones obtained verdict on behalf of railroad worker diagnosed with mesothelioma

March 7, 2006—The North Carolina Court of Appeals unanimously upheld a $7.5 million verdict in favor of retired CSX Transportation railroad employee, Ray Williams. Forest Horne and Spencer Parris of Martin & Jones represented Williams.

Williams worked for CSX Transportation for nearly 40 years before retiring in 1999. He was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2002. The only proven cause of mesothelioma among workers in the United States is exposure to asbestos.

Williams filed the lawsuit against CSX Transportation because the railroad company regularly exposed him to asbestos and asbestos containing materials at work and failed to warn him about the dangers of exposure. A North Carolina jury returned the verdict in favor of Williams in October 2004.

Railroad workers do not receive workers compensation, and in order to recover for injuries they must file a lawsuit against their railroad employer under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) and prove the railroad's negligence caused their injuries.

The jury found that CSX Transportation was aware of the dangers of asbestos in the 1930s and further was aware of precautions that could be taken to protect railroad workers from asbestos dust, but chose not to protect or warn their employees until the late 1980s.

mesothelioma

mesothelioma, other diseases can result from asbestos exposure

If you have ever worked with asbestos or products that contain asbestos, you are at greater risk of developing mesothelioma, asbestosis, or some illness as a result of that exposure. In addition, family members of some exposed workers have developed asbestos diseases simply through their day-to-day contact with the worker.

In general, the longer you work with asbestos, the greater your risk of developing an asbestos-related disease, including mesothelioma. While not everyone exposed to asbestos will develop health problems, the risk increases with the amount of exposure.

Mesothelioma is caused only by exposure to asbestos fibers. If you have been exposed to asbestos, you should inform your physician immediately.

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how our lawyers can help you

Martin & Jones has been successfully representing injured men, women and children since 1982. We are proud to represent people from all walks of life, and the law firm has the experience an resources to aggressively do so, regardless of the size and resources of the offending company.

As a longtime leader in occupational disease claims, the lawyers at Martin & Jones have successfully represented hundreds of people who have been diagnosed with diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, byssinosis and occupationally related cancers.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma following exposure to asbestos, you may be entitled to compensation. You should immediately contact lawyers experienced in handling asbestos lawsuits.

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