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Railroad Asbestos Mesothelioma/Cancer and the Link to Smoking

We’ve represented railroad workers who smoked during their career. When dealing with clients who are now struggling with mesothelioma (a deadly asbestos-related cancer) who have smoked, we get asked whether smoking cigarettes actually caused the mesothelioma. Here’s the answer –  no, smoking cigarettes and mesothelioma are not directly connected. Why? Because mesothelioma is a cancer…

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Railroad Diesel Fumes: Info on Toxic Diseases and Cancers

It’s an unfortunate fact, but one that all railroad workers need to be aware of – working around diesel fumes increases your chance of developing terrible diseases and cancer. This includes exposure to formaldeyde since it is a carcinogen and a constituent of diesel fumes. Our FELA firm has represented railroad workers who spent 30…

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