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20 Things You Need To Be Educated About Railroad Lawsuit Cll
Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

Railroad workers can be exposed to a variety of dangerous chemicals such as dusts, fumes and smogs. Certain diseases of railroad workers could be fatal.

We secured an appeals verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in the FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. The plaintiff claimed that he developed lung cancer as a result of his exposures to diesel exhaust and asbestos in his work at the railroad.


Lung Cancer

Railroad workers may be exposed to toxic chemicals such as diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. Inhaling these substances can lead to serious health problems including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most prevalent illness among former railroad workers.

The exposure to workplace toxins could also cause other conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath as well as wheezing and coughing, and weight loss. COPD is caused by exposure to chemical fumes at work such as diesel fumes. The symptoms can get worse with age.

A railroad COPD attorney could be able to help injured workers receive compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering. In some cases the injured worker could receive a lump sum amount of money for the damages.

Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented their railroad client in a matter that was filed in Albany, NY. The lawsuit was filed by an ex-railroad worker who claimed that she had contracted leukemia following his time working for three railroads between 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff claimed damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court dismissed the case and granted summary judgment to the railroad client.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare but fatal form of cancer that affects tissues surrounding organs. It is generally malignant and can cause serious and life-threatening issues like lung failure, respiratory distress or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is composed of three types: epithelial, biphasic and sarcomatoid (mixed type).

The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed determines the length of time patients are expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma can have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid or mixed types. People diagnosed with mesothelioma affecting the abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall generally have a shorter life expectancy, although some people survive longer than the median.

Mesothelioma is one of the cancers that affects railroad workers. They may seek compensation for medical expenses along with lost wages and suffering. They can also claim compensation for funeral costs and emotional stress. A railroad lawsuit lawyer can assist victims to receive the financial compensation they need.

Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for Class I railroad client in a FELA case where plaintiff alleged that he contracted colon cancer as a result of his exposure to diesel exhaust as well as second hand smoke and creosote in his 40 years of railroad service. A wide range of medical and scientific testimony was presented. lawsuits against union pacific railroad returned a unanimous verdict finding that there was no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.

Colorectal Cancer

Railroad workers are susceptible to many ailments that can be related to their job. Lung cancer may be the most frequent illness that affects railroad workers but there are other diseases and conditions that can be linked to long term exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you've developed any of these illnesses and are looking to claim economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.

In a case involving Philadelphia County, we successfully defense of an action filed by the plaintiff who claimed that he had developed chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to his occupational exposures to diesel exhaust and/or benzene during his time as a railroad worker. After a two-week trial the jury reaffirmed with a defense verdict.

In the case of a New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former railroad employee claimed that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer due to exposure to certain substances during his railroad employment. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived the right to file this suit when signing an agreement in 1996 following a previous lawsuit claiming a different kind of exposure.

Head Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed various cancer-causing chemicals that cause cancer, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These harmful fumes contain microscopic pieces that can penetrate deep into lung tissue. They are a common cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is characterized by shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing, weight loss and difficulty sleeping.

A successful claim for a respiratory disorder such as COPD requires evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. A competent lawyer can explain the types of damages available for this type of case during a no-cost one-on-one consultation.

Lung cancer is a common factor in COPD cases involving railroad workers. Our firm's experienced lung attorneys can guide clients through the process of submitting an effective FELA claim for lung cancer that is caused by exposure to toxic substances at work.

We were able save favorable trial court decisions and a small jury award for our client, who suffered injuries in 2017 due to the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania which led to the release of vinyl chloride. The client claimed he needed medical treatment due to the fear of developing cancer, which is a valid claim under FELA.

We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers were diagnosed with COPD following a number of years working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that the plaintiffs in the 2017 lawsuits were barred since they did not conduct a reasonable search on the internet for information on their condition and its connection to their railroad jobs.

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