Employer liability for asbestos exposure

Employer liability for asbestos exposure

The dangers of asbestos exposure have been well-documented in the industry for many decades, and most employers that worked significantly with asbestos were aware of these dangers. It is far more possible that your employer turned a blind eye towards any exposure to try and limit its liability.

Also, your employer is liable to you for exposures to dangerous substances in the workplace, if the employer knew of the exposure or not. The reason being is that when you go to work for an employer, that employer has a duty to provide you with a reasonably safe workplace. When employer does not provide a reasonably safe workplace with respect to asbestos exposure, either by ensuring that you are not exposed to asbestos or by providing you with proven, effective safety equipment, the employer is responsible 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 initiate separate, civil proceedings against the manufacturers or suppliers of the asbestos and/or the manufacturers of the safety equipment that you were given. An experienced attorney handling asbestos cases can assist you determine all possible responsible parties and how to structure your case.

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