Employer liability for asbestos exposure

Employer liability for asbestos exposure

The dangers of asbestos exposure are well-documented in the industry for several years, and most employers who worked significantly with asbestos were aware of the dangers. It is far more likely that your employer turned a blind eye towards any exposure to try and limit its liability.

Also, your employer is responsible to you for exposures to dangerous substances at the workplace, if the employer was aware of the exposure or not. This is because when you go to work for an employer, that employer has a duty to provide you with a reasonably safe workplace. If your employer fails to provide a reasonably safe workplace with respect to asbestos exposure, either by making sure that you are not exposed to asbestos or by providing you with proven, effective safety equipment, the employer is liable to you for injuries you receive, including chronic, long-term injuries related to asbestos exposure. The avenue of recovery that you have against your employer is through filing a workers compensation claim. You can also file separate, civil proceedings against the manufacturers or suppliers of the asbestos and/or the manufacturers of the safety equipment that you were issued. A seasoned lawyer dealing in asbestos lawsuits can assist you decide all possible responsible parties and how to structure your case.

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