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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

Railroad workers are exposed of hazardous fumes, chemicals, and dusts. Some illnesses that affect railroad workers can be fatal.

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

Lung Cancer

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


The exposure to workplace toxins could cause other diseases that can lead to other conditions, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The symptoms of COPD include difficulty breathing wheezing and coughing in shortness of breath and weight loss. COPD is caused by exposure to chemical fumes at work and in the workplace, such as diesel fumes. The symptoms can get worse with age.

A railroad COPD lawyer might be able to assist injured workers recover compensation for medical bills and pain and suffering. In some instances an injured worker may receive a lump sum settlement for their injuries.

In Kidney cancer lawsuit commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented the railroad client in a claim brought by an ex-employee alleging that leukemia developed in him after working for three different railroads between 1975 and 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, an uncommon and deadly cancer that affects organs' surrounding tissues and is a type of cancer that can be fatal. It is a malignant cancer that can lead to life-threatening complications, such as respiratory distress or lung failure. Mesothelioma has three types: epithelial, biphasic and sarcomatoid (mixed type).

The mesothelioma type that is diagnosed determines how long patients can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma sufferers have a better survival rate than those with sarcomatoid or mixed type. Mesothelioma of the abdominal wall or peritoneal wall generally has a shorter duration, however some patients have a longer life span than the median.

Railroad workers who develop mesothelioma can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering funeral expenses, and emotional distress. A skilled railroad lawsuit lawyer can assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they need.

In a FELA lawsuit, obtained an affirmative defense verdict for a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he developed colon cancer due to the exposure to diesel fumes, secondhand smoke and creosote during his 40 years of railroad work. A wide range of scientific and medical 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 employees are at risk of many ailments that can be related to their job. Lung cancer is the most frequent illness that affects railroad workers, however, there are other illnesses and conditions which can be caused by exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. If you've been diagnosed with one of these illnesses, a train accident lawyer can help you file an claim under FELA to recover your economic and non-economic losses.

In an instance that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully represented a claim made by an individual who claimed the development of chronic myeloidleukemia ("CML") as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene in his time as an employee of the railroad. After a two-week trial, the jury returned with a defense verdict.

In a case that involved the filing of a suit in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of a railroad defendant. an ex-railroad worker claimed that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer as a result of exposure to a variety of chemicals during his time at the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff was unable to bring this suit when signing an agreement in 1996 following a previous lawsuit claiming a different kind of exposure.

Head Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed a multitude of cancer-causing compounds that cause cancer, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes, that contain microscopic particles that penetrate into lung tissue, are a frequent cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is manifested by shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing, weight loss, and difficulty sleeping.

In order to prove that a respiratory issue, such as COPD and COPD, has caused economic and non-economic damages, you must provide both. A qualified attorney will be able to explain the different damages that can be claimed in this particular case during a complimentary consultation.

Railroad COPD cases often include lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's experienced lung attorneys can assist clients through the process of submitting a successful FELA claim for lung cancer that is caused by exposure to toxins from work.

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

We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers were diagnosed with COPD over a period of time working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that plaintiffs the 2017 lawsuits were time-barred due to the fact that they did not conduct a reasonable online search for information about their illness or its connection to their railroad work.

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