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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

Railroad workers are exposed to a range of hazardous fumes, chemicals, and dusts. Some railroad worker illnesses are fatal.

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

Lung Cancer

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

railroad workers cancer lawsuit to workplace toxins could result in other ailments such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, as well as weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes during work, including diesel fumes. Symptoms may worsen with age.

A railroad COPD attorney may be able assist injured workers in receiving compensation for medical expenses and suffering. In some instances, the injured worker may receive an amount in lump sum for his or her damages.

Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented their railroad client in a matter that was filed in Albany, NY. The lawsuit was filed by an ex-railroad employee who claimed to have developed leukemia following his time working for three railroads between 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff claimed damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the case.

Mesothelioma

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

The type of mesothelioma diagnosed will determine how long a patient may expect to survive. Epithelial mesothelioma has a greater survival rate than sarcomatoid or mixed kinds. People who are diagnosed with mesothelioma in the peritoneal wall or abdominal cavity typically have shorter lives however some people live longer than the median.

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects railroad workers. They can claim compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and suffering and pain. They can also claim compensation for funeral expenses and emotional stress. A railroad lawyer copd can assist victims in receiving 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 contracted colon cancer due to his exposure to diesel exhaust smoke, second hand smoke and creosote throughout his 40 years of railroad employment. The case involved a lot of factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury was unanimous in finding no negligence or violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.


Colorectal Cancer

Railroad workers can develop many illnesses that are related to their job. Lung cancer is possibly the most well-known ailment associated with railroad work, however, there are a variety of other ailments and diseases that can be linked to long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can help you if you've been diagnosed with any of these ailments and would like to claim economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.

In a case that occurred in Philadelphia County, we successfully defended a claim brought by an individual who claimed he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") as a result of exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust in his time as railroad workers. The jury returned a verdict in defense after a two-week trial.

In a case that involved the filing of a suit in New York, we obtained summary judgment for a railroad defendant in which an ex-railroad employee claimed that he had developed bladder cancer as a result of the exposure to a variety of substances during his time working for the railroad. We argued and the court ruled that the plaintiff had already released his ability to bring the claim when he signed a release in 1996 following a previous suit in which he claimed a different form of exposure.

Head Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed a multitude of cancer-causing compounds such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes are made up of microscopic particles that can penetrate into the lung tissue. They are a common cause of chronic diseases like COPD. COPD is characterized by shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing. It can also cause weight loss and difficulty sleeping.

To prove that a respiratory condition like COPD and COPD, has caused economic and non-economic damages it is necessary to prove both. A skilled lawyer can discuss the different types 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 lawyers for lung cancer are adept at helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxic fumes at work.

We were able to secure favorable trial court rulings and a minimal federal jury award to the client who sustained injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment resulting in the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client claimed he required medical attention due to his fear of developing cancer. This is a valid argument in 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 plaintiffs who filed their lawsuits in 2017 are not time-barred, because they did not conduct a reasonable search on the internet to find information about their condition or its connection to their job at the railroad.

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