When people hear “asbestos cancer,” they usually think of the incurable cancer known as mesothelioma. Exposure to toxic asbestos fibers can indeed cause mesothelioma, but other forms of cancer can arise from asbestos exposure. Asbestos cancers primarily refer to diseases caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral once widely used in railroad, construction, insulation, and other […]
Mesothelioma and Other Types of Asbestos Cancers
Understanding How Railroad Workers Develop Mesothelioma
For decades, employees of big railroad companies like CSX, Norfolk Southern, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, etc., worked around and breathed in. toxic asbestos fibers. The railroads knew asbestos exposure was a health hazard but took minimal action to protect their employees. As a result, many workers have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, an incurable form of cancer. What Is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma […]
FELA Railroad Injury Cases, Part III
This is the third part of our FELA Railroad Injury Cases series, discussing some of our previous case histories and results our FELA lawyers were able to retain for injured railroad workers. Click the links to read FELA Railroad Injury Cases, Part I and FELA Railroad Injury Cases, Part II. Toxic Railroad Spills, Derailments With Toxic And Hazardous Chemicals Another […]
FELA Railroad Injury Cases, Part II
This is the second part of our FELA Railroad Injury Cases series, discussing some of our previous case histories and results our FELA lawyers were able to retain for injured railroad workers. Click the links to read FELA Railroad Injury Cases, Part I and FELA Railroad Injury Cases, Part III. Railroad Derailment Injuries (To Crew And Third Parties) Our railroad […]
FELA Railroad Injury Cases, Part I
Railroad workers face many types of on-the-job injuries, such as on locomotive engines, walking beside railroad tracks, at railroad industrial sidings, in hotels being supplied by railroads as lodging, and during transport by vans supplied by their railroad employers. The following are some of our previous case histories and results. Click the links to read FELA Railroad Injury Cases, Part […]
Workplace Asbestos Exposure and Railroad Negligence
Mesothelioma is a rare type of asbestos-induced cancer that develops on the linings of various organs, most often in the “pleura,” which is the lining around the lungs. About 3,000 new cases are diagnosed every year, while about 2,500 people die in mesothelioma-related deaths each year. Railroad workers suffer higher rates of mesothelioma because they were exposed to asbestos in insulation, brakes, […]
Mesothelioma Cancers and Asbestos Exposure
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, a Virginia Beach mesothelioma/asbestos lawyer can evaluate your case to determine what type of financial compensation you may be entitled to and who the liable parties may be. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, we understand how overwhelming and devastating this diagnosis can be and will work diligently to get you the financial compensation […]
When a Worker Has Partial Fault in a FELA Case
If you’ve been injured while working for a railroad company and believe your injury is partially your fault, you may wonder if you can still pursue a Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) case. The answer is yes since FELA is what is known as a “purely comparative negligence” statute. This means if a jury finds the railroad and employee both […]
What Does FELA Cover?
The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) is a crucial federal law enacted in 1908 in the United States. FELA serves as a vital legal framework that protects the rights and interests of railroad workers, providing them with compensation and legal recourse in cases of injury or illness resulting from their work. This act was a significant milestone in workers’ rights, […]
Railroad Workers High Risk of Mesothelioma from Asbestos Exposure
Mesothelioma is an asbestos-related cancer that usually affects the protective lining of the lungs or abdomen. Inhaling or swallowing airborne asbestos is the number one cause of mesothelioma over a long period of time. People who have been diagnosed with this form of cancer should contact an experienced Virginia railroad injury attorney to explore what legal options they may have. […]