Many railroad workers are at an increased risk of cancer as a result of being exposed to chromium through welding. Call 312-877-5588 to learn more.  What is Hexavalent Chromium and Which Cancers Does It Cause?  Hexavalent chromium (AKA chromium (VI)) […]

Railroad workers are at an elevated risk of mesothelioma. Why is that? Because, historically, railroad workers have endured chronic exposures to asbestos. What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos exposures. The disease develops in […]

Mechanics are at an elevated risk of cancer and other diseases due to their workplace exposure to asbestos. What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral that has been widely used in industrial settings for over a […]

If you or a loved one has served, lived, or worked at the U.S. Marine Corps’ base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987 you may have been exposed to contaminated drinking water and entitled to compensation.  What […]

Railroads rely on solvents to break down the grime and grease that accumulates on locomotives and railcars. Many of the most popular railroad solvents are petroleum-based solvents. Historically, benzene was often found in these petroleum-based solvents.  As a result of […]