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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.

In an FELA asbestos case, we secured a defense jury verdict for our client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The plaintiff claimed he developed lung cancer as the consequence of his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust during his work at the railroad.

Lung Cancer

Railroad workers may be exposed to toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust solvents, fuels, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can cause serious health issues, such as lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most prevalent illness among former railroad workers.

Exposure to workplace toxins can also trigger other illnesses that include chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). The symptoms of COPD include breathing problems wheezing and coughing in shortness of breath and weight loss. COPD can be result of long-term exposure to dust from the workplace and chemical fumes, including diesel fumes and smoke from idling locomotives. The symptoms can get worse with age.

A railroad COPD lawyer might be able to help injured workers receive compensation for medical expenses, suffering. In certain cases an injured worker could get a lump-sum settlement to cover their injuries.

In a matter that was filed in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended an railroad client in a claim brought by an ex-employee who claimed leukemia cancer developed after working for three different railroads from 1975 until 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, a rare and deadly cancer that affects organs' tissues and is a type of cancer that can be fatal. It is typically malignant and can cause life-threatening complications like respiratory distress, lung failure or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is classified into 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 is more likely to have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid or mixed kinds. Patients diagnosed with mesothelioma in the abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall typically have shorter life expectancies but some do live longer than the median.

Mesothelioma is one of the cancers that affects railroad workers. They can be awarded compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and suffering. They can also claim compensation for funeral expenses and emotional stress. A skilled railroad lawsuit lawyer can assist victims to obtain the financial compensation they deserve.

In a FELA lawsuit, the plaintiff obtained a defense verdict for a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff claimed that he suffered from colon cancer as a result of the exposure to diesel fumes and second-hand smoke and creosote over his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved extensive factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury unanimously found no fault or infraction of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and Locomotive Inspection Act.

Colorectal Cancer

Railroad workers may develop several illnesses related to their work. Kidney cancer lawsuit is the most frequent illness for railroad workers, however, there are other illnesses and conditions that are 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 illnesses and want to file a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.

In an instance that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully secured a defense for the Plaintiff who claimed that he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") as the result of his occupational exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene during his career as a railroad worker. After a two-week long trial, the jury returned with a defense verdict.

In a New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former employee of the railroad claimed that he developed bladder cancer as a result to his exposure to certain chemicals in his employment at the railroad. We argued, and the court ruled that the plaintiff had already waived his right to pursue this claim when the release was signed in 1996 following a lawsuit in which he claimed a different form of exposure.

Head Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed various cancer-causing chemicals that cause cancer, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes are made up of microscopic particles 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.

Kidney cancer lawsuit for a respiratory illness such as COPD requires evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. A lawyer with experience can explain the types of damages that can be claimed in this case in a one-on-1 consultation.

Railroad COPD cases typically involve lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's lung lawyers are experienced and can guide clients through the process of filing an effective FELA claim for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxins at work.

We were able to secure favorable trial court decisions and a modest jury award for our client who sustained injuries in 2017 due to the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania that resulted in the release of vinyl chloride. The client argued that he needed medical monitoring due to the worry of developing cancer which is a valid claim under FELA.


We won summary judgment in two cases that involved railroad workers who developed COPD after working for a number of years in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits were not time-barred due to their inability to conduct a reasonable search of the internet for information on their condition and its connection to their work at the railroad.

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