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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

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

In a FELA asbestos case, we obtained the defense verdict of a jury our client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The plaintiff claimed that he developed lung cancer as a consequence of exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust in his work at 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 problems, including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most prevalent illness among former railroad workers.

Exposure to workplace toxins may also cause other conditions that can lead to other conditions, like chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness, difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing as well as weight loss. COPD may be caused by prolonged exposure to workplace dust and chemical fumes, including diesel fumes and smoke from engines that are idle. The symptoms can become more severe as you get older.

A railroad COPD attorney might be able to help injured workers receive compensation for their medical bills as well as suffering. In certain cases the injured worker could receive an amount in lump sum for the damages incurred.

In lung cancer lawsuit from smoking that was brought in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended a railroad client in a claim brought by an ex-employee alleging that leukemia cancer developed after working for three different railroads from 1975 to 2007. Plaintiff claimed damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted a summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the matter.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare, but deadly type of cancer that affects tissues that surround organs. It is a malignant tumor that can cause life-threatening complications like lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma comes in three different types which include epithelial (epidermal) and the sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).

The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed determines the length of time patients can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma has a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid or mixed types. Mesothelioma affecting the abdominal wall or peritoneal wall usually has a shorter life duration, however some patients have a longer life span than the median.

Mesothelioma, a form of cancer, affects railroad workers. They may claim compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, pain and suffering. They may also seek compensation for funeral costs and emotional anxiety. A lawyer for railroad lawsuits can assist victims in receiving the financial compensation they need.

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 had developed colon cancer due to exposure to diesel exhaust, second hand smoke and creosote over the course of his 40 years of railroad work. Extensive fact, medical and scientific testimony was presented. The jury unanimously found that there was no breach of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.

Colorectal Cancer


Railroad workers can be affected by many illnesses that are related to their work. Lung cancer is possibly the most well-known illness that is linked to railroad work but there are many other conditions and diseases that are linked to long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can help you if you've developed any of these diseases and would like to pursue a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.

In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully represented a case filed by the plaintiff who claimed that he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to his occupational exposures to benzene and diesel exhaust when he was railway worker. The jury returned a verdict in defense following a two-week trial.

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

Head Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed a variety of cancer-causing chemicals, 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 known as shortness of breathe, coughing, wheezing and weight loss.

A successful claim for a respiratory disease like COPD requires the evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. A lawyer with experience can explain the various types of damages that are that are available in this kind of case in a one-on-1 consultation.

Railroad COPD cases typically result in lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's lung lawyers are experienced and can assist clients through the process of submitting an effective FELA claim for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxic substances at work.

We were able successfully preserve favorable trial court rulings and a minimal federal jury award to one client who suffered injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which led to the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client claimed he needed medical supervision due to his fear of developing cancer. This is a valid claim under FELA.

We won summary judgment in two cases involving railroad workers who developed COPD after working for several years in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits are barred as they failed to conduct a reasonable online search for information regarding their illness or its connection to their railroad work.

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