Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and MesotheliomaRailroad workers are exposed of hazardous fumes, chemicals, and dusts. Certain illnesses of railroad workers can be fatal.We obtained 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 claimant claimed that he had developed lung carcinoma as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos while working for the railroad.Lung CancerRailroad workers may be exposed to toxic chemicals such as diesel exhaust solvents, fuels, solvents and welding fumes. These substances inhalable can cause serious health problems including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a lung cancer that affects people can be fatal and is one of the most common illnesses affecting former railroad employees.The exposure to workplace toxins could cause other diseases, such as chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). The symptoms of COPD include breathing difficulties wheezing and coughing shortness of breath, and weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes during work which includes diesel fumes. The symptoms can get worse as you age.A railroad COPD lawyer may be able assist injured workers in receiving compensation for medical expenses as well as suffering. In some instances, an injured worker can get a lump-sum settlement to cover their damages.In Bladder cancer lawsuit that was filed in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended the railroad client in the case of an employee who claimed that leukemia cancer developed after working for three different railroads between 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the case.MesotheliomaMesothelioma is a rare but deadly form of cancer that affects the tissues surrounding organs. It is a malignant tumor that can lead to life-threatening complications, like lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma is classified into three types: epithelial, sarcomatoid and biphasic (mixed type).The mesothelioma type that is diagnosed determines how long patients are expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma sufferers have a greater chance of survival than those with sarcomatoid or mixed type. Mesothelioma that affects the abdominal wall or peritoneal wall generally has a lower life expectation, however, some patients have a longer life span than the median.Railroad workers who develop mesothelioma are entitled to compensation for medical expenses as well as lost wages, pain and suffering, funeral costs and emotional anxiety. A qualified railroad attorney copd lawyer can assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they are entitled to.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 was diagnosed with colon cancer due to exposure to diesel exhaust, second hand smoke and creosote during his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved a lot of scientific, medical and factual evidence. The jury rendered a unanimous verdict stating that there was no negligence, and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.Colorectal CancerRailroad workers can be affected by many illnesses that are related to their work. Leukemia lawsuit is the most common disease that affects railroad workers, however, there are other illnesses and conditions that are related to exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. If you have developed one of these diseases an attorney for train accidents can assist you in filing an claim under FELA to recover your economic and non-economic losses.In a case that occurred in Philadelphia County, we successfully secured a defense for a Plaintiff who alleged that the development of chronic myeloidleukemia ("CML") as the result of exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust in his time as a railroad worker. The jury returned a defense verdict after a two-week trial.In a case involving an action filed in New York, we obtained summary judgment for railroad defendants in which a former railroad employee alleged that he had developed bladder cancer due to the exposure to a variety of chemicals during his time working for the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff was unable to file this suit when signing an agreement in 1996 following a prior lawsuit claiming a different type of exposure.Head CancerRailroad workers are exposed to a variety of cancer-causing chemicals, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma lawsuit are made up of microscopic particles that may penetrate deep into lung tissue. They are a frequent cause of chronic diseases like COPD. COPD is characterised by shortness of breath wheezing, coughing or wheezing as well as weight loss.In order to demonstrate that a respiratory illness such as COPD is causing economic and non-economic harm You must document both. A skilled lawyer can discuss the various types of damages that are available for this type of case during a free one-on-one consultation.Lung cancer is a common factor in COPD cases involving railroads. Our firm's lung attorneys are experienced in helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer that was caused by exposure to toxic fumes at work.We were able preserve 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 he needed medical attention due to the fear of developing cancer, which is an acceptable claim under FELA.We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers suffered from COPD following several years of working in a railroad yard. The court ruled plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits are time-barred due to the fact that they did not conduct a reasonable online search for information on their condition or its connection to their railroad job.