This disease is characterized by shortness of breath and other breathing problems and may be present in combination with other conditions, such as those caused by smoking. Asbestos is also associated with cancers of the respiratory and digestive systems. To determine whether asbestos-related disease is present, a specialist in occupational disease should be consulted. This office maintains a register of such specialists and can provide a referral upon request. If you suspect that you may have an asbestos-related disease, it is important that you be examined.
Early detection is the best medical protection.
Furthermore, a three-year limitation exists for claims for asbestos disease. The date you know or should have know of such a disease triggers the start of that time period. Back to Top Hearing Loss Work-related hearing loss my be caused by a sudden event, such as an explosion or accident, but is most often the result of a prolonged exposure to excessive noise. Such noise can come from various sources, including air hammers, locomotives, compressors, etc. This type of hearing loss, as well as conditions of buzzing in the ear, may be the result of the railroad's failure to provide a safe place to work.