How does anyone prove that their asbestos cancer or mesothelioma arose from exposure at a railroad?

A: This is a fairly tough question to answer in a couple sentences, and that's one of the reasons you must retain an experienced railroad injury attorney.

We have developed many ways to show evidence that asbestos insulation was on all steam and diesel engines, a component of brake shoes and an insulating material on cabooses for many years, We have also been able to prove asbestos insulation was used in many yard offices or buildings, including old roundhouses. Many industrial hygienists and industrial safety experts we bring in to provide expert testimony also understand where asbestos was located.

On diesel engines, there was extensive asbestos insulation and the engine cab heaters often blew invisible but dangerous asbestos inside the small crew cab area.

Moreover, we sometimes our clients to medical doctors who have experience diagnosing and treating people exposed to asbestos and who can determine whether certain lung diseases are connected to asbestos. In cases involving lung cancer, mesothelioma and other cancers, we are always seeking out the top professionals in order to make analyses.


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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have handled hundreds of Federal Employers' Liability Act claims for railroad workers hurt or made ill while doing their rail jobs. We also have represented many people injured in train accidents. Please take a few moments to review our railroad injury case results. Our primary offices are in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness.

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In addition, we were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms. Our firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill. Our attorneys have even been included in the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009.

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