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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of hazardous chemical fumes, dusts and chemicals. Some railroad worker illnesses are fatal.

We obtained an appeals verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in an FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. The claimant claimed that he suffered from lung cancer as a result of his exposures to asbestos and diesel exhaust while working for the railroad.

Lung Cancer

Rail workers are exposed to toxic chemicals such as diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer. Lung cancer can be fatal and is the most prevalent disease among former railroad workers.

Exposure to workplace toxins can cause other illnesses like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include breathing problems wheezing and coughing, shortness of breath and weight loss. COPD is caused by exposure to chemical fumes from work which includes diesel fumes. The symptoms may worsen as you age.

A railroad COPD attorney might be able to help injured workers receive compensation for medical bills and pain and suffering. In certain cases, the injured worker may receive a lump sum settlement for his or her losses.

In a case that was commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented the railroad client against an action brought by an employee who claimed that the cancer was caused by leukemia after working for three different railroads from 1975 until 2007. Plaintiff sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the matter.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare, but deadly type of cancer that affects tissues that surround organs. It is a malignant tumor that can lead to life-threatening complications, such as respiratory distress or lung failure. Mesothelioma is composed of three types: epithelial sarcomatoid and biphasic (mixed type).

The type of mesothelioma with which it is diagnosed determines how long patients can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma is more likely to have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed kinds. Mesothelioma that is affecting the peritoneal or abdominal wall typically has a shorter time, but some have a longer life span than the median.

Mesothelioma sufferers who work for railroads are entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, suffering and pain, funeral costs and emotional stress. A lawyer for railroad lawsuit s can assist victims in receiving the financial compensation they deserve.

In a FELA lawsuit, the plaintiff obtained an appeal verdict for a Class I railroad client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he had colon cancer because of his exposure to diesel fumes and second-hand smoke, and creosote throughout his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved extensive factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury unanimously found that there was no breach of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.

Colorectal Cancer

Railroad employees are at risk of a variety of ailments that can be related to their job. Lung cancer is possibly the most well-known illness associated with railroad work, however, there are a variety of other ailments and diseases that are triggered by long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, or secondhand smoke. If you've contracted one of these conditions an attorney for train accidents can help you file an action under FELA to recuperate your economic and non-economic losses.

In a case that occurred in Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending a claim filed by one of the plaintiffs who claimed that he developed chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") as the consequence of his exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust in his time as an employee of the railroad. The jury returned a verdict in defense following the two-week trial.

In an New York case, we obtained summary judgement on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former employee of the railroad claimed that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer due to his exposure to certain chemicals in his employment at the railroad. We argued and the court ruled that the plaintiff had previously granted himself the right to bring this claim after he signed a release in 1996 following a lawsuit which claimed a different type of exposure.

Head Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of cancer-causing chemicals, including diesel exhaust and asbestos. These toxic fumes are made up of microscopic particles that may penetrate deep into lung tissue. They are a common cause of chronic diseases like COPD. COPD is manifested by shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing. Weight loss is also a factor. difficulty sleeping.

In order to prove that a respiratory condition, such as COPD, has caused economic and non-economic harm it is necessary to prove both. A qualified attorney will be able to explain the types damages available in this kind of situation, during a free consultation.

Railroad COPD cases typically result in lung cancer claims as well. Our lawyers for lung cancer have years of experience helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer caused by toxic exposures at work.

We were able preserve favorable trial court decisions, and also a low jury award for our client who sustained injuries in 2017 as a result of the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania which led to the release of vinyl chloride. The client claimed he needed medical monitoring due to the possibility of developing cancer, which is an acceptable claim under FELA.

We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers suffered from COPD following a number of years working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that the plaintiffs filed in 2017 were barred from filing a lawsuit because they failed to conduct a reasonable search on the internet for information about their condition and its relation to their railroad job.


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