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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of dangerous chemicals such as dusts, fumes and smogs. Certain diseases of railroad workers could be fatal.

We secured 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 plaintiff claimed he was diagnosed with lung cancer as a result of his exposure asbestos and diesel exhaust during his railroad employment.

Lung Cancer

Railroad workers may be exposed to harmful chemicals such as diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. Inhaling these substances can lead to serious health problems, including lung cancer. Lung cancer can be fatal and is the most prevalent illness among former railroad workers.

Exposure to workplace toxins may also trigger other illnesses that include chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath as well as coughing and wheezing, as well as weight loss. COPD is often result of long-term exposure to workplace dust and chemical fumes like diesel fumes and smoke from idle locomotives. The symptoms may worsen as you get older.


A railroad COPD lawyer may be able to help injured workers obtain compensation for medical bills and pain and suffering. In some cases the injured worker could receive a lump sum settlement to cover the damages.

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 that she had contracted leukemia following his time working for three railroads from 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the matter.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is an uncommon and deadly cancer that affects tissues surrounding organs and is a type of cancer that can be fatal. Colon cancer lawsuit is a malignant tumor that can lead to life-threatening complications like lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma can be found in three different types which include epithelial (epidermal) and sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).

The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed determines the length of time patients are expected to live. Those with epithelial mesothelioma have a higher rate of survival than those with sarcomatoid, or mixed type. Mesothelioma that affects the abdominal wall, peritoneal, or typically has a shorter expectancy, but some people live longer than the median.

Mesothelioma, a form of cancer, affects railroad workers. They may seek compensation for their medical expenses along with lost wages and suffering. They may also seek compensation for funeral costs and emotional distress. A lawyer for railroad lawsuits will assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they deserve.

Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for Class I railroad client in a FELA case where the plaintiff claimed that he was diagnosed with colon cancer as a result of his exposure to diesel exhaust in second hand smoke as well as creosote during his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved a lot of factual, medical and scientific evidence. 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 workers are susceptible to many diseases that are connected to their work. Lung cancer is the most familiar disease related to railroad work, however there are other ailments and diseases that are triggered by long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can help those who have been affected by any of these ailments and would like to file 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 the Plaintiff who claimed that he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") as a result of exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust during his career as a railroad worker. The jury returned a defense verdict after a two-week trial.

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

Head Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of cancer-causing compounds including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes, which contain microscopic particles that can reach deep into lung tissue, are a frequent cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is characterised by shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing. Weight loss is also a factor. difficulty sleeping.

A successful claim for a respiratory condition like COPD requires evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. A competent attorney can provide the various damages available in this kind of case in a no-cost consultation.

Railroad COPD cases usually involve claims for lung cancer as well. Our experienced lung lawyers can assist clients through the process of filing an effective FELA claim for lung cancer resulting from exposure to toxins from work.

We were able to secure 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 resulting in the release of vinyl chloride in 2017. The client claimed he required medical monitoring due to his fear of developing cancer, which is an appropriate claim under FELA.

We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers suffered from COPD over a period of time working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that the plaintiffs filed in 2017 were barred from filing a lawsuit since they did not conduct a reasonable search on the internet for information on their condition and its connection to their work at the railroad.

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