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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

Railroad workers are exposed to a range of dangerous chemicals, dusts and fumes. Some railroad worker illnesses are 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 plaintiff claimed that he suffered from lung carcinoma as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos while working for the railroad.

Lung Cancer

Rail workers are exposed toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust, solvents, and welding fumes. These substances inhalable can cause serious health issues including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most frequent disease among former railroad workers.

The exposure to workplace toxins can cause other health issues, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath as well as coughing and wheezing, as well as weight loss. COPD is caused by exposure to chemical fumes during work which includes diesel fumes. The symptoms may get worse as you age.

A railroad COPD attorney may be able help injured workers receive compensation for medical bills as well as pain and suffering. In some instances 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 employee who claimed that she had contracted leukemia following his time working for three railroads between 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 case.

Mesothelioma

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

The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed will determine the length of time a patient can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma is more likely to have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed kinds. People diagnosed with mesothelioma affecting the abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall typically have shorter life expectancies, although some people survive longer than the median.

Mesothelioma patients on railroads may seek compensation for medical expenses as well as lost wages, suffering and pain funeral expenses and emotional distress. A railroad lawyer copd can assist victims in receiving the financial compensation they are entitled to.

In a FELA lawsuit, an affirmative 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 because of his exposure to diesel fumes, secondhand smoke and creosote in his 40 years of railroad work. The jury heard a wide array of scientific and medical evidence was presented. The jury voted unanimously verdict finding that there was no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.

Colorectal Cancer

Railroad workers can be affected by a number of illnesses linked to their work. Lung cancer could be the most common disease associated with railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions which can be linked to long term exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can help those who have been affected by one of these conditions and wish to claim economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.

In the case, which took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully secured a defense for a Plaintiff who alleged that the development of chronic myeloidleukemia ("CML") as a result of his occupational exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust in his time as an employee of the railroad. The jury ruled in favor of the defense following a two-week trial.


In a New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. An ex-railroad employee claimed that he had developed bladder cancer due to his exposure to certain substances during his employment with the railroad. We argued, and the court agreed that the plaintiff had already granted himself the right to pursue this claim when he signed a release in 1996 following a lawsuit in which he claimed a different form of exposure.

Head Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed to a range of cancer-causing substances, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes that contain microscopic particles of particulates that could penetrate deep into lung tissue, are a common cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is characterised by shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. It can also cause weight loss and difficulty sleeping.

A successful claim for a respiratory condition such as COPD requires the evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. A qualified lawyer can explain the different types of damages that can be claimed in this case during a free one-on-one consultation.

Railroad COPD cases usually result in lung cancer claims as well. Our lawyers for lung cancer are experienced in helping clients file a successful FELA case for lung cancer caused by toxic exposures at work.

We were able to secure favorable trial court decisions, and also a low 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 claimed that he required medical monitoring due to the fear of developing cancer, which is a valid claim under FELA.

mesothelioma lung cancer lawsuit won summary judgment in two cases involving railroad workers who suffered from COPD after working for several years in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that the plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits were time-barred because they failed to conduct a reasonable search of the internet for information on their illness and its relationship to their railroad jobs.

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