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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of dangerous chemicals dusts, fumes, and dusts. Some of the illnesses that affect railroad workers can be fatal.

We secured 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 was diagnosed with lung cancer as a consequence of his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust while working in the railroad.

Lung Cancer

Rail workers are exposed toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer. Interstitial lung disease lawsuit is a fatal disease and is the most prevalent illness among former railroad employees.

The exposure to workplace toxins can result in other ailments, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness as well as coughing and wheezing as well as weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes at work, including diesel fumes. The symptoms may worsen as you get older.

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

In a lawsuit that was brought in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended an railroad client in an action brought by an ex-employee who claimed he developed leukemia cancer 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 the tissues surrounding organs. It is a malignant tumor that can cause life-threatening complications such as lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma is found in three distinct types: epithelial (epidermal), sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).

The type of mesothelioma diagnosed will determine how long a patient may expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma has a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed types. Mesothelioma of the abdominal wall, peritoneal, or usually has a shorter life time, but some live longer than the median.

Mesothelioma is one of the cancers that affects railroad workers. They can seek compensation for medical expenses along with lost wages and suffering and pain. They can also claim compensation for funeral expenses and emotional stress. A skilled railroad lawsuit copd attorney can assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they are entitled to.

Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for Class I railroad client in a FELA case in which the plaintiff claimed that he had developed colon cancer due to exposure to diesel exhaust in second hand smoke as well as creosote over the course of his 40 years of railroad employment. Extensive fact, medical and scientific evidence was presented. The jury rendered a unanimous verdict, finding no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.

Colorectal Cancer

Railroad workers can be affected by several illnesses related to their work. Lung cancer is possibly the most well-known illness associated with railroad work, however there are other conditions and diseases that are linked to long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you've been diagnosed with one of these conditions and wish to pursue a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.

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 a result of his occupational exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust during his career as an employee of the railroad. After a trial lasting two weeks the jury reaffirmed a defense decision.


In a New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. An ex-railroad employee claimed he developed cancer of the bladder because of his exposure to certain substances during his time at the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff was unable to bring this suit when he signed an agreement in 1996 following the filing of a lawsuit alleging a different kind of exposure.

Head Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed a variety of cancer-causing compounds including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These harmful fumes contain microscopic pieces that may penetrate deep into lung tissue. They are a major cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is known as shortness of breathe, coughing, wheezing and weight loss.

In order to prove that a respiratory issue, such as COPD and COPD, has caused economic and non-economic damage You must document both. A skilled lawyer can discuss the various types of damages that are that are available in this kind of case during a no-cost one-on-one consultation.

Lung cancer is usually included in railroad COPD cases. Our experienced lung lawyers can guide clients through the process of filing a successful FELA claim for lung cancer that is caused by exposure to toxic substances at work.

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

We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers were diagnosed with COPD following a number of years working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs filed in 2017 were barred from filing a lawsuit because they failed to conduct a thorough search on the internet for information on their illness and its relationship to their railroad job.

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