Asbestos & Cancer Claims

Mesothelioma Lung Cancer

Sammons & Berry, P.C. represents workers, veterans and families throughout the United States in claims involving mesothelioma, lung cancer and occupational asbestos exposure.

See if you qualify Call (800) 519-1440

Free initial consultation for qualifying matters

Occupational exposure can have consequences decades later.Work history, exposure history and medical diagnosis can all be important when evaluating a potential asbestos-related cancer claim.

Understanding Asbestos-Related Cancer

When a Cancer Diagnosis May Be Connected to Past Exposure

Cancer is a broad group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth. Some cancers are associated with workplace and environmental exposures, including exposure to asbestos.

Mesothelioma is strongly associated with asbestos exposure and often develops many years after the exposure occurred. Asbestos exposure can also increase the risk of lung cancer, particularly among people who worked around asbestos-containing insulation, gaskets, brakes, pipe covering, equipment or building materials.

A legal evaluation looks beyond the diagnosis itself. The firm reviews where a person worked, the jobs they performed, the products and equipment around them, military service when applicable, and other facts that may help identify potential sources of exposure and available claims.

Nationwide RepresentationCases involving workers and families across the country.

Free Case EvaluationInitial consultation at no cost to discuss a potential claim.

Exposure InvestigationReview of work history, products, job sites and possible asbestos sources.

Contingency FeeQualifying cases are handled without an upfront attorney fee.

Two Serious Diagnoses

Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Claims

Each diagnosis is medically different, but both can raise important questions about a person’s history of occupational asbestos exposure.

Asbestos-Related Cancer

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelium, the thin tissue lining areas such as the lungs, chest wall and abdomen. In adults, asbestos exposure is the major established risk factor.

Because the disease may appear many years after exposure, a person may need to look far back into employment, military service or household exposure history when investigating how the exposure occurred.

Past occupational asbestos exposure may be relevant.
Railroad, industrial and military work histories can be important.
Family members may have legal options in some circumstances.
Potential claims depend on the individual exposure and medical history.

Occupational Cancer Claims

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer has multiple risk factors. In addition to tobacco use, occupational asbestos exposure is a recognized cause of lung cancer and may be especially important for people who spent years working around asbestos-containing products or dust.

A person’s smoking history does not automatically answer whether occupational asbestos exposure also contributed to a lung cancer diagnosis. Each case requires an individualized review of exposure and medical facts.

Asbestos exposure is a recognized lung cancer risk.
Workplace exposure may have occurred decades before diagnosis.
Railroad and industrial settings may contain historical exposure sources.
Medical and occupational records can help evaluate a potential claim.

Where Exposure May Have Occurred

Common Occupational Exposure Histories

Sammons & Berry’s existing asbestos practice focuses heavily on workers who may have encountered asbestos in railroad, industrial and military environments. The exact products, job sites and dates vary from case to case.

Railroad Work

Locomotives, railcars, roundhouses, repair shops, brake components, gaskets, insulation, pipe covering and other railroad equipment historically used asbestos-containing materials.

Industrial Facilities

Refineries, plants, power facilities, construction sites and maintenance operations may have involved asbestos insulation, fireproofing, cement products, gaskets and other materials.

Military & Navy Service

Older ships and military facilities frequently used asbestos for insulation and fire resistance, especially around pipes, boilers, machinery and engine spaces.

Roundhouses & Shops

Repair and overhaul work could disturb insulation, gaskets, packing and other asbestos materials in enclosed areas shared by multiple railroad crafts.

Why Sammons & Berry

Experienced With Difficult Asbestos Cases

The firm’s existing Mesothelioma & Lung Cancer page emphasizes a team experienced in evaluating, investigating, negotiating and trying these cases for clients across the country.

Case Evaluation

The team reviews the diagnosis, employment history, military service and other facts that may identify a potential claim.

Exposure Investigation

Attorneys and staff work to identify job sites, equipment, asbestos-containing products and other potential sources of exposure.

Claim Development

The firm evaluates potential litigation, trust claims and other sources of compensation that may apply to the individual facts.

Nationwide Representation

Sammons & Berry represents qualifying workers and families in asbestos-related matters throughout the United States.

Our Process

Start With a Free Case Review

Step One

Contact the Firm

Call (800) 519-1440 or submit your information through the website.

Step Two

Review Your History

Discuss the diagnosis, employers, railroad work, military service and possible exposure locations.

Step Three

Identify Legal Options

The team evaluates potential claims and explains which next steps may apply to your circumstances.

Step Four

Move the Claim Forward

If the firm accepts the case, the legal team handles the investigation and claim process for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mesothelioma & Lung Cancer Claims

What is the connection between asbestos and mesothelioma?

Asbestos exposure is the major established risk factor for adult mesothelioma. Because mesothelioma can develop long after exposure, evaluating older work, military and household exposure history may be important.

Can asbestos exposure contribute to lung cancer?

Yes. Asbestos is a known human carcinogen and can cause lung cancer. Whether asbestos contributed to an individual diagnosis depends on the person’s exposure and medical history.

What if the exposure happened many years ago?

Asbestos-related diseases can develop after a long latency period. A claim evaluation may therefore involve employment, military service and exposure records from decades earlier.

What information should I have when I contact the firm?

If available, provide the diagnosis, employment and railroad history, military service, job titles, work locations, approximate dates and any known asbestos products. You do not need to have every record before calling.

How much does the initial consultation cost?

Sammons & Berry offers a free initial case evaluation. Qualifying cases may be handled on a contingency-fee basis, subject to the terms of the representation agreement.

Diagnosed With Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer?

Contact Sammons & Berry, P.C. to discuss your work history, asbestos exposure and potential legal options during a free initial consultation.