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 […]

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. […]