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20 Things You Need To Know About Railroad Lawsuit Cll
Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of dangerous fumes, chemicals, and dusts. Some illnesses among railroad workers are fatal.

We secured a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in a FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. The plaintiff claimed that he had developed lung carcinoma as a result from his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust during his railroad employment.

Lung Cancer

Rail workers are exposed harmful chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. Inhaling these substances can lead to serious health issues including lung cancer. Lung cancer can be fatal and is the most common illness among former railroad workers.

The exposure to workplace toxins can cause other health issues, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness and difficulty breathing, wheezing and coughing, and weight loss. COPD can be caused by prolonged exposure to dust in the workplace as well as chemical fumes like smoke and diesel fumes from idling locomotives. The symptoms may get worse as you get older.

A railroad COPD attorney could be able to assist injured workers in receiving compensation for medical bills and pain and suffering. In certain situations the injured worker could receive a lump sum settlement to cover the damages.

Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented their railroad client in a lawsuit that was filed in Albany, NY. The lawsuit was filed by an ex-railroad employee who claimed to have developed leukemia following his time working for three railroads from 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted a summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the action.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare, but fatal form of cancer that affects tissues that surround organs. It is usually malignant tumors that can cause serious and life-threatening issues like lung failure, respiratory distress or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is found in three distinct kinds of epithelial (epidermal), sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).

The type of mesothelioma detected will determine how long a patient may expect to survive. Epithelial mesothelioma is more likely to have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed types. Patients diagnosed with mesothelioma in the abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall typically have shorter lives, although some people survive longer than the median.

Mesothelioma sufferers who work for railroads can seek compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, pain and suffering funeral costs, as well as emotional stress. A qualified railroad attorney copd lawyer can help victims obtain the financial compensation they are entitled to.

In a FELA lawsuit, the plaintiff obtained a defense verdict for a Class I railroad client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he developed colon cancer as a result of his exposure to diesel fumes, second-hand smoke, and creosote throughout his 40 years of railroad work. Extensive fact, scientific and medical evidence was presented. The jury returned 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 could be the most common disease associated with railroad workers, however, there are other illnesses and conditions that can be caused by exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. A train accident lawyer can assist those who have been affected by any of these illnesses and would like to file a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.

In a case involving Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending an action filed by an individual who claimed he had developed chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust during his time as a railroad worker. Lymphoma lawsuit returned a defense verdict after the two-week trial.

In a case that involved the filing of a lawsuit in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. In this case, an ex-railroad employee claimed that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer as a result of his exposure to a number of chemicals during his time at the railroad. We argued and the court agreed that the plaintiff had previously released his ability to bring this claim after signing a release 1996 following a previous suit in which he claimed a different form of exposure.

Head Cancer


Railroad workers are exposed to many cancer-causing compounds such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes, that contain microscopic particulates that can penetrate into lung tissues, are a common cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is known for its shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing. It can also cause weight loss and difficulty sleeping.

In order to prove that a respiratory condition such as COPD is causing economic and non-economic harm it is necessary to prove both. A qualified attorney can explain the various damages that are available in this type of case during a free consultation.

Railroad COPD cases usually involve claims for lung cancer as well. Our firm's lung attorneys are skilled in helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxic chemicals at work.

We were able successfully preserve favorable trial court rulings and a modest federal jury award for a client who suffered from injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which led to the release of vinyl chloride in 2017. The client claimed that he required medical supervision because he was worried about developing cancer. This is a valid claim to FELA.

We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers suffered from COPD after several years of working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that the plaintiffs in the 2017 lawsuits were barred due to their inability to conduct a reasonable search of the internet to find information about their condition and its relation to their railroad jobs.

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