Workers: Did your job in the railroad industry cause your asbestos-related disease?

In the United States, asbestos became a highly valuable material, especially with the advent of the age of the steam locomotive in the 19th century. Railroad industry was no exception.

Asbestos was an effective solution to the problems of heat buildup and temperature fluctuations in trains and became a major component in insulating boilers, fireboxes and pipes in steam locomotives. Boxcars and cabooses, refrigeration units, and steam water lines were all insulated with asbestos.

Even when the steam locomotive switched to diesel power, the new trains would still use asbestos as insulation. Brakes and clutches continued to be lined with asbestos.

Sadly, our lawyers are all too familiar with the danger of asbestos exposure and people who suffered decades after working with or around it. Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. represents tens of thousands of individuals who have been diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases.

Our firm continues to set an unmatched standard of excellence for asbestos litigation, achieving more verdicts than most firms in America.

We hope to have an opportunity to assist you with your legal matter.

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