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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

Railroad workers are exposed to a wide range of hazardous chemical fumes, dusts and chemicals. Certain illnesses of railroad workers can be fatal.

In the case of a FELA asbestos case, we obtained a defense verdict from a jury for our client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he had was diagnosed with lung cancer as a result of exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust during his work at the railroad.

Lung Cancer

Rail workers are exposed to harmful chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents, and welding fumes. These chemicals inhalable can cause serious health issues, such as lung cancer. Lung cancer, which affects the lungs can be fatal and is among the most frequent illnesses that affect former railroad employees.

Exposure to workplace toxins may cause other diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness and difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing as well as weight loss. COPD is often caused by long-term exposure to workplace dust and chemical fumes like diesel fumes and smoke from idling locomotives. The symptoms may get worse as you the onset of.

A railroad COPD lawyer may be able help injured workers recover compensation for their medical bills and suffering. In some cases, the injured worker may receive an amount in lump sum for the damages incurred.

In a case that was commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended the railroad client against an action brought by an ex-employee alleging that leukemia developed in him after working for three different railroads from 1975 until 2007. Plaintiff sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the action.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare, but deadly type of cancer that affects the tissues surrounding organs. It is typically a malignant tumor that could cause life-threatening issues like lung failure, respiratory distress or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is composed of three types: epithelial sarcomatoid and biphasic (mixed type).

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

Railroad workers who are diagnosed with mesothelioma are entitled to compensation for medical expenses as well as lost wages, pain and suffering funeral costs, as well as emotional anxiety. A skilled railroad attorney copd lawyer will assist victims to receive 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 in which the plaintiff claimed that he contracted colon cancer due to his exposure to diesel exhaust, second hand smoke and creosote throughout his 40 years working for railroads. The case involved a lot of scientific, medical and factual 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 employees are at risk of many diseases that are linked to their job. Lung cancer is probably the most familiar disease related to railroad work, however there are other illnesses and conditions that are linked to long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust, or secondhand smoke. If you have developed one of these conditions and have been injured in a train crash, a lawyer can assist you in filing a claim under FELA to recover your economic and non-economic losses.

In a case involving Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending an action filed by the plaintiff who claimed he was suffering from chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to his occupational exposures to diesel exhaust and/or benzene during his time as railroad workers. After a two-week long trial and a jury verdict, the court affirmed with a defense verdict.

In a case involving the filing of a suit in New York, we obtained summary judgment for the railroad defendant. In railroad cancer lawsuit , a former railroad employee alleged that he contracted bladder cancer due to his exposure to a range of substances during his time working for the railroad. We argued and the court agreed that the plaintiff had earlier given up the right to bring this claim when he signed a release in 1996 following a lawsuit that claimed a different kind of exposure.

Head Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed to various cancer-causing chemicals such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes, that contain microscopic particulates that can reach deep into lung tissue, are a common cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breathe, coughing, wheezing and weight loss.

A successful claim for a respiratory disease such as COPD requires proof of both economic as well as non-economic losses. A lawyer with experience can explain the kinds of damages that can be claimed in this case during a no-cost one-on-one consultation.

Lung cancer is usually included in COPD cases for railroad workers. Our firm's experienced lung attorneys can assist clients through the process of filing an effective FELA claim for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxins at work.

We were able successfully preserve favorable court rulings in trial courts and a minimal federal jury award for one client who suffered injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment resulting in the release of vinyl chloride in 2017. The client claimed he required medical monitoring because he was afraid of developing cancer. This is a valid claim under FELA.

We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers suffered from COPD following several years of working in a railroad yard. The court ruled plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits are barred due to the fact that they did not conduct a reasonable search on the internet to find information about their condition or its connection to their railroad job.

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