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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. Certain diseases of railroad workers could be fatal.

We obtained a defense 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 suffered from lung cancer as a consequence of exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos during his railroad employment.

Lung Cancer


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

Exposure to workplace toxins may cause other health issues that can lead to other conditions, like chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). asbestos lung cancer lawsuit include breathlessness, difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing as well as weight loss. COPD is often caused by prolonged exposure to dust in the workplace as well as chemical fumes such as smoke and diesel fumes from idle locomotives. railroad cancer lawsuit can get worse with age.

A railroad COPD lawyer might be able to assist injured workers recover compensation for medical bills and suffering. In Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma lawsuit injured worker could receive a lump sum settlement for their damages.

In a case that was commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended the railroad client in an action brought by a former employee alleging that leukemia developed in him after working for three different railroads from 1975 to 2007. Plaintiff sought 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 the tissues that surround organs. It is a malignant tumor that can cause life-threatening complications like lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma is available in three kinds of epithelial (epidermal) and sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).

The mesothelioma type that is diagnosed determines the length of time patients can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma patients have a higher rate of survival over those with sarcomatoid and mixed type. People diagnosed with mesothelioma of the abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall generally have a shorter life expectancy however some people live longer than the median.

Mesothelioma is one of the cancers that affects railroad workers. They can claim compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, pain and suffering. They may also seek compensation for funeral costs and emotional anxiety. A lawyer for railroad lawsuits can assist victims to receive the financial compensation they deserve.

In a FELA lawsuit, the plaintiff obtained the defense verdict of a Class I railroad client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he had colon cancer because of the exposure to diesel fumes, secondhand smoke and creosote over his 40 years of railroad work. The jury heard a wide array of medical and scientific evidence was presented. The jury was unanimous in finding that there was no breach of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and Locomotive Inspection Act.

Colorectal Cancer

Railroad workers are susceptible to contracting many illnesses that are related to their job. Lung cancer may be the most common disease for railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions that could be connected to exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you've been diagnosed with any of these ailments and would like to pursue a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.

In a case that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully defended a claim brought by an individual who claimed he developed chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") as the result of exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene in his time as railroad workers. After a two-week trial and a jury verdict, the court affirmed with a defense verdict.

In an New York case, we obtained summary judgement on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former railroad employee claimed he developed bladder cancer due to exposure to certain substances during his time at the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived the right to bring the suit when signing an agreement in 1996 following the filing of a lawsuit claiming a different type of exposure.

Head Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed a variety of cancer-causing compounds including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes that contain microscopic particulates that can penetrate deep into lung tissue, are a common cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is characterised by shortness of breathe wheezing, coughing or wheezing as well as weight loss.

A successful claim for a respiratory disease like COPD requires proof of both economic and non-economic losses. A qualified attorney will be able to explain the various damages that are available in this particular case during a complimentary consultation.

Railroad COPD cases typically include lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's lung attorneys are adept at helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer that was caused by exposure to toxic fumes at work.

We were able successfully preserve favorable court rulings in trial courts as well as a small federal jury award to the client who sustained injuries resulting from the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment that led to the release vinyl chloride in 2017. The client claimed he needed medical monitoring due to the risk of developing cancer which is an appropriate claim under FELA.

We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers developed COPD following several years of working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits were time-barred since they did not conduct a thorough search on the internet for information on their condition and its connection to their railroad jobs.

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