When a railroad worker is diagnosed with mesothelioma, the legal and financial consequences can be overwhelming. An experienced railroad attorney understands that this aggressive cancer is almost always linked to long-term asbestos exposure in the workplace. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, our FELA and railroad lawyers represent injured railroad workers and their families nationwide. If you or a loved one […]

August 1, 2025, is World Lung Cancer Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about lung cancer and highlighting the importance of early detection, prevention, and treatment. For many people, lung cancer is an unfortunate reality that they have to face, but for certain occupational groups, the risk of developing lung cancer is significantly heightened due to exposure to […]

The question of where a railroad worker suffered harmful exposures to asbestos on the job always comes up in cases concerning mesothelioma and other lung diseases. My colleagues and I never fail to hear this from clients, who honestly want to know. We also hear it from opposing attorneys defending railroad corporations who want to “prove” that worksites were safe […]

Asbestos, once hailed as a miracle mineral for its versatility and resistance to heat, fire, and chemical corrosion, has now emerged as a silent killer lurking in buildings, homes, and workplaces worldwide. Despite its ban in many countries and extensive regulations governing its use, asbestos remains a pervasive threat to public health, posing serious risks to those who come into […]

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 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, […]

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 […]