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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma


Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of hazardous chemical fumes, dusts and chemicals. 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 an FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. The plaintiff claimed he developed lung cancer as the result of his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust while working in the railroad.

Lung Cancer

Rail workers are exposed to toxic chemicals such as diesel exhaust, solvents, and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can trigger serious health problems, including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a lung cancer that affects people, can be deadly and is among the most common illnesses affecting former railroad workers.

Exposure to workplace toxins may also lead to other conditions like chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD). The symptoms of COPD include difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing shortness of breath, and weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes during work and in the workplace, such as diesel fumes. The symptoms can get worse with the onset of.

A railroad COPD lawyer may be able assist injured workers in receiving compensation for their medical bills as well as pain and suffering. In certain situations an injured worker may receive a lump-sum settlement for their injuries.

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 to have contracted leukemia while working for three railroads from 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court dismissed the case and granted summary judgment to the railroad client.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly form of cancer that affects tissues that surround organs. It is typically malignant tumors that can cause serious and life-threatening complications, such as respiratory distress, lung failure or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma can be found in three different types of epithelial (epidermal), Sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).

The type of mesothelioma detected will determine how long a patient may expect to live. Patients with epithelial mesothelioma have a higher rate of survival than those who suffer from sarcomatoid or mixed type. Mesothelioma that affects the abdominal wall or peritoneal area usually has a shorter life expectation, however, some patients live longer than the median.

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects railroad workers. They can be awarded compensation for medical expenses as well as lost wages, suffering. They may also seek compensation for funeral costs and emotional anxiety. A railroad lawyer copd can assist victims to receive the financial compensation they deserve.

Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for a Class I railroad client in a FELA case in which the plaintiff claimed that he developed colon cancer due to exposure to diesel exhaust in second hand smoke as well as creosote throughout his 40 years of railroad employment. The case involved a lot of scientific, medical and factual evidence. The jury was unanimously ruled that there was no fault or infraction of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and Locomotive Inspection Act.

Colorectal Cancer

Railroad workers are susceptible to various ailments that can be related to their work. Lung cancer may be the most common disease that affects railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions which can be caused by exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you have developed any of these diseases and are looking to claim economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.

In an instance that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending a claim filed by the Plaintiff who claimed that he developed chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") as the result of exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene in his time as a railroad worker. After a lengthy trial of two weeks the jury reaffirmed a defense decision.

In a case that involved the filing of a lawsuit in New York, we obtained summary judgment for railroad defendants in which a former railroad employee alleged that he had developed bladder cancer as a result of the exposure to a variety of chemicals during his time at the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived the right to bring the suit when the agreement was signed in 1996 after a previous lawsuit claiming a different type of exposure.

Head Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed many cancer-causing compounds which include asbestos and diesel exhaust. These harmful fumes, which contain microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into lung tissue, are a common cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breathe wheezing, coughing or wheezing as well as weight loss.

To demonstrate that a respiratory illness such as COPD is causing economic and non-economic damage You must document both. A competent attorney can provide the various damages that are available in this particular case, during a free consultation.

asbestos lung cancer lawsuit involving railroad workers often involve lung cancer claims 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 trial court rulings and a minimal federal jury award for the client who sustained injuries resulting from the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment resulting in the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client argued that he needed medical attention due to the worry of developing cancer which is an appropriate claim under FELA.

We obtained summary judgment in two cases that involved railroad workers who developed COPD after working for a number of years in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits are time-barred as they failed to conduct a reasonable internet search for information on their condition or its connection to their railroad employment.

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