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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

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

We secured a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in an FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. cancer lawsuits claimed he developed lung cancer as the result of his exposure asbestos and diesel exhaust during his work at the railroad.

Lung Cancer





Railroad workers can 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 common illness among former railroad workers.

The exposure to workplace toxins could also trigger other illnesses like chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, as well as weight loss. COPD is caused by exposure to chemical fumes at work such as diesel fumes. union pacific railroad lawsuit may worsen with age.

A railroad COPD lawyer may be able help injured workers get compensation for their medical expenses, suffering. In certain cases, the injured worker may receive an amount in lump sum for his or her losses.

In a matter that was filed in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended the railroad client in a claim brought by an ex-employee alleging that leukemia cancer developed 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 matter.

Mesothelioma

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

The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed determines how long patients can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma has a greater survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed kinds. Patients diagnosed with mesothelioma of peritoneal wall or abdominal cavity typically have shorter life expectancies however some people live longer than the median.

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects railroad workers. They may be awarded compensation for medical expenses along with lost wages and suffering. They can also claim compensation for funeral expenses and emotional anxiety. A railroad lawyer copd can assist victims to receive the financial compensation they are entitled to.

In a FELA lawsuit, a defense verdict for a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff claimed that he had colon cancer due to his exposure to diesel fumes, secondhand smoke, and creosote throughout his 40 years of railroad work. Extensive scientific and medical evidence was presented. The jury found unanimously that there was no negligence or violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and Locomotive Inspection Act.

Colorectal Cancer

Railroad workers can develop many illnesses that are related to their job. Lung cancer is the most familiar disease related to railroad work, but there are numerous other illnesses and conditions which can be linked to long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. If you've developed one of these conditions, a train accident lawyer can assist you in filing an claim under FELA to recuperate your economic and non-economic losses.

In a case that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully represented a claim made by an individual who claimed he developed chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") as the result of exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene during his career as railroad workers. The jury returned a verdict in defense after an eight-week trial.

In an New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former employee of the railroad claimed that he developed cancer of the bladder due to exposure to certain chemicals during his time at the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right bring this suit when the agreement was signed in 1996 following a prior lawsuit claiming a different type of exposure.

Head Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed various cancer-causing chemicals which include asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes that contain microscopic particles of particulates that could penetrate deep into lung tissue, are a major cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and weight loss.

In order to prove that a respiratory issue, such as COPD that has resulted in economic and non-economic harm, you must provide both. A competent lawyer can explain the kinds of damages available for this type of case during a free one-on-one consultation.

Railroad COPD cases usually include lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's lung attorneys have years of experience helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer that was caused by exposure to toxic chemicals at work.

We were able successfully preserve favorable trial court rulings as well as a small federal jury award for one client who suffered injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment resulting in the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. union pacific railroad lawsuit claimed that he required medical treatment due to his fear of developing cancer. This is a valid claim in FELA.

We obtained summary judgment in two cases that involved railroad workers who suffered from COPD after working for several years in a railroad yard. The court ruled plaintiffs the 2017 lawsuits were 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.