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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

Railroad workers can be exposed to a range of hazardous chemicals dusts, fumes and dusts. Certain illnesses of railroad workers can be 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 plaintiff claimed he developed lung cancer as the consequence of his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust while working in the railroad.

Lung Cancer


Railroad workers are exposed to toxic chemicals such as diesel exhaust solvents, fuels, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable substances can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a disease that affects the lungs is a serious illness and is one of the most frequent illnesses that affect former railroad employees.

The exposure to workplace toxins could also trigger other illnesses such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include difficulty breathing wheezing and coughing shortness of breath, and weight loss. COPD may be caused by exposure to dust from the workplace and chemical fumes, such as diesel fumes and smoke from idling locomotives. Symptoms may worsen with the onset of.

A railroad COPD attorney may be able help injured workers receive compensation for their medical bills and pain and suffering. In certain situations, the injured worker may receive a lump sum settlement to cover the damages.

Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a lawsuit that was filed in Albany, NY. The claim was brought by a former railroad employee who claimed to have developed leukemia after working for three railroads from 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff claimed 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 one of the rare cancers that affects organs' tissues and is a type of cancer that can be fatal. It is usually a malignant tumor that can cause serious and life-threatening complications such as lung failure, respiratory distress or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is found in three distinct kinds of epithelial (epidermal) and Sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).

The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed determines the length of time patients can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma has a greater survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed kinds. Those who are diagnosed with mesothelioma of peritoneal wall or abdominal cavity typically have shorter life expectancies however, some individuals live longer than the median.

Mesothelioma, a form of cancer, affects railroad workers. They can claim compensation for medical expenses as well as lost wages, pain and suffering. They may also seek compensation for funeral costs and emotional anxiety. A skilled railroad attorney copd lawyer will 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 developed colon cancer due to exposure to diesel exhaust smoke, second hand smoke and creosote during his 40 years of railroad employment. The case involved extensive scientific, medical and factual evidence. The jury unanimously found no fault or infraction of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.

Colorectal Cancer

Railroad workers may develop several illnesses related to their job. Lung cancer is possibly the most familiar disease associated with railroad work, however there are other ailments and diseases that can be linked to long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust, or secondhand smoke. If you've been diagnosed with one of these illnesses and have been injured in a train crash, a lawyer can assist you in filing a claim under FELA to recover your economic and non-economic losses.

In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully defended an action brought by the plaintiff who claimed he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to his occupational exposures to benzene and diesel exhaust during his time as railroad worker. The jury returned a verdict in defense following a two-week trial.

In a case that involved the filing of a lawsuit in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. In railroad lawsuits , a former railroad employee alleged that he had developed bladder cancer due to the exposure to a variety of substances during his time working for the railroad. We argued, and the court agreed that the plaintiff previously given up the right to bring this claim after signing a release 1996 following a prior suit that claimed a different kind of exposure.

Head Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed to a multitude of cancer-causing compounds such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes, that contain microscopic particles of particulates that could reach deep into lung tissue, are a common cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is known as shortness of breathe wheezing, coughing, and weight loss.

In order to prove that a respiratory problem, such as COPD, has caused economic and non-economic damage 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 complimentary consultation.

Railroad COPD cases often involve claims for lung cancer as well. Our experienced lung lawyers can guide clients through the process of submitting a successful FELA claim for lung cancer that is caused by work-related exposures to toxins.

We were able preserve favorable trial court decisions and a modest jury award to our client who suffered injuries in 2017 due to the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania which resulted in the release vinyl chloride. The client claimed he required medical monitoring because he was worried about developing cancer. This is a valid claim to FELA.

We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers were diagnosed with COPD following several years of working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits were time-barred due to their inability to conduct a thorough search on the internet for information on their condition and its connection to their jobs in the railroad.

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