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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

Railroad workers are exposed of hazardous fumes, chemicals, and dusts. Certain diseases of railroad workers could be fatal.

We secured 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 claimant claimed that he developed lung carcinoma as a result of his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust in his work at the railroad.

Lung Cancer

Rail workers are exposed to toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can cause serious health issues, such as lung cancer. lung cancer lawsuit is a lung cancer that affects people, can be deadly and is among the most frequent illnesses that affect former railroad workers.

Exposure to toxins in the workplace can cause other health issues like chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness, difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, as well as weight loss. COPD is often caused by exposure to workplace dust and chemical fumes like smoke and diesel fumes from engines that are idle. The symptoms may get worse as you age.

A railroad COPD lawyer may be able to help injured workers get compensation for medical bills and suffering. In some cases an injured worker may receive a lump sum settlement for their losses.

Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented their railroad client in a matter that was filed in Albany, NY. The claim was filed by an ex-railroad worker who claimed to have developed leukemia after working for three railroads between 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 case.

Kidney cancer lawsuit is a rare, but fatal form of cancer that affects the tissues surrounding organs. It is generally a malignant tumor that could cause life-threatening complications, such as lung failure, respiratory distress or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is classified into three types: epithelial, biphasic, and sarcomatoid (mixed type).

The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed will determine how long a patient can expect to survive. Epithelial mesothelioma sufferers have a higher survival rate than those with sarcomatoid or mixed type. Those who are diagnosed with mesothelioma affecting the peritoneal wall or abdominal cavity typically have shorter lives, although some people survive longer than the median.

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects railroad workers. They may be awarded compensation for medical expenses along with lost wages and pain and suffering. They may also seek compensation for funeral costs and emotional stress. Lymphoma lawsuit copd lawyer will assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they need.

Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for a Class I railroad client in a FELA case in which the plaintiff claimed that he had developed colon cancer as a result of the exposure to diesel exhaust as well as second hand smoke and creosote during his 40 years of railroad service. The case involved extensive factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury voted unanimously verdict, finding no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.

Colorectal Cancer

Railroad workers may develop various illnesses that are linked to their job. Lung cancer is the most prevalent disease for railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions that are caused by exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. If you've developed one of these diseases, a train accident lawyer can help you file an appeal under FELA to recuperate your economic and non-economic losses.


In a case involving Philadelphia County, we successfully defended an action brought by the plaintiff who claimed he had developed chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to diesel exhaust and/or benzene when he was railroad worker. The jury ruled in favor of the defense after an eight-week trial.

In the case of a New York case, we obtained summary judgement on behalf of the railroad defendant. An ex-railroad employee claimed he developed bladder cancer as a result to his exposure to certain substances during his railroad employment. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right bring this suit when signing an agreement in 1996 after a previous lawsuit claiming a different kind of exposure.

Head Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of cancer-causing compounds, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These poisonous fumes contain microscopic particles that can penetrate into the lung tissue. They are a frequent cause of chronic diseases like COPD. COPD is characterized as shortness of breathe wheezing, coughing or wheezing as well as weight loss.

A successful claim for a respiratory disorder such as COPD requires evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. A skilled lawyer can discuss the various types of damages that are available for this type of case in a one-on-1 consultation.

Lung cancer is a common factor in COPD cases involving railroad workers. Our firm's lung lawyers are experienced and can guide clients through the process of filing a successful FELA claim for lung cancer resulting from exposure to toxins from work.

We successfully preserved favorable trial court rulings and a minimal federal jury award to the client who sustained injuries resulting from the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which led to the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client claimed he required medical monitoring due to the worry of developing cancer which is an acceptable claim under FELA.

We won summary judgment in two cases involving railroad workers who developed COPD after working for a number of years in a rail yard. The court ruled that the plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits were not time-barred because they failed to conduct a reasonable search on the internet for information regarding their illness and its relationship to their work at the railroad.

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