If you worked as a railroader before 1982, you may have been exposed to a harmful material called asbestos. Asbestos was widely used in equipment and buildings in the railroad industry despite manufacturers and railroad companies knowing that it can have dangerous effects. The unfortunate result: thousands of former railroaders have asbestos-related diseases and cancers. The most common of these deadly asbestos diseases is lung cancer.
Asbestos-related lung cancer kills thousands of Americans every year who worked in industrial environments like railroads. Patients develop it from inhaling asbestos fibers which were commonly found in dust in railroad yards and work areas where there were worn down buildings and equipment containing asbestos. Once you are exposed to asbestos, cells in your lungs can develop into cancer from the asbestos fibers. It can take 10-40 years after exposure for symptoms to develop because of asbestos’ long latency period. By the time it is detected, it is often too late for patients to recover. If you think you could have been exposed to asbestos as a railroader, get your lungs screened at least once a year. Also, pay attention to symptoms like respiratory infections, coughing up blood, fatigue, appetite loss, and other symptoms which may be signs of asbestos-related lung cancer. If you are a smoker, then your risk for developing lung cancer increases when combined with asbestos exposure.
Treatment for lung cancer involves surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, among other forms of expensive treatment. Because of asbestos-product manufacturers’ negligence, retired railroaders like you are suffering physically and financially. That’s not right. Billions of dollars have been set aside by manufacturers and railroad companies to compensate railroaders, who were exposed to asbestos, and their families. Sammons & Berry, P.C. is a law firm that has years of experience in helping railroaders like you file claims, which can be used for your medical bills and other expenses related to your diagnosis and treatment.
Figuring out how to live with your new diagnosis can be complicated, but finding out your legal options through Sammons & Berry, P.C. is not. We wants justice for you and your family, so our process is as hassle-free and simple as possible. Call (800) 519-1440 today to speak to a paralegal who will ask you questions about your time as a railroad worker and provide you with a FREE consultation. If you are eligible, Sammons & Berry, P.C. will file a claim for you and send you documents to sign. They will walk you through each step of the process, which doesn’t involve intimidating courtrooms, depositions, or hiring an attorney. What’s more, with Sammons & Berry, P.C., you only pay them if you receive money from your claim. If they do not collect any money from your claim, you do not owe them anything.
Whether you or your loved one have a formal diagnosis yet or not, do not wait to learn about your legal options and see if you are eligible for compensation. You have a limited time to file a claim, so call (800) 519-1440 or submit details about your case online today before it is too late.