Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

Railroad workers can be exposed to a variety of hazardous chemicals dusts, fumes and Csx railroad lawsuit dusts. Certain illnesses of railroad workers can be 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. The claimant claimed that he had developed lung cancer as the result of exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust during his time working for the railroad.

Lung Cancer

csx railroad lawsuit workers may be exposed to toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can trigger serious health problems, including lung cancer. Lung cancer can be fatal and is the most prevalent illness among former railroad workers.

Exposure to workplace toxins can result in other ailments, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The symptoms of COPD include breathing problems, coughing and wheezing shortness of breath, and weight loss. COPD may be caused by prolonged exposure to workplace dust and chemical fumes such as smoke and diesel fumes from the engines that idle. The symptoms can get worse with age.

A railroad COPD attorney might be able to help injured workers receive compensation for medical bills as well as pain and suffering. In some cases the injured worker could receive an amount in lump sum for the damages incurred.

Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a case that was filed in Albany, NY. The lawsuit was filed by an employee of the railroad who claimed that she had contracted leukemia while working for three railroads from 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff claimed damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court dismissed the case and granted summary judgment to the railroad client.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is the most rare and deadly type of cancer that affects organs' surrounding tissues that are located in the body, is a kind of cancer that can be fatal. It is typically a malignant tumor that could cause life-threatening complications, such as respiratory distress, lung failure or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is classified into three types: epithelial sarcomatoid and biphasic (mixed type).

The type of mesothelioma with which it is diagnosed determines the length of time patients are expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma can have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed types. Those who are diagnosed with mesothelioma of peritoneal wall or abdominal cavity generally have lower life expectancies, although some people survive longer than the median.

Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects railroad class action lawsuit workers. They can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and suffering. They can also claim compensation for funeral expenses and emotional distress. A lawyer for railroad lawsuits against union pacific railroad can assist victims to receive the financial compensation they deserve.

Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for class action lawsuit against railroads I railroad client in a FELA case where the plaintiff claimed that he contracted colon cancer as a result of the exposure to diesel exhaust smoke, second hand smoke and creosote in his 40 years of railroad employment. Extensive medical and scientific testimony was presented. The jury returned a unanimous verdict, finding no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.

Colorectal Cancer

Railroad workers can be affected by many illnesses that are related to their job. Lung cancer is probably the most familiar disease associated with railroad work, however, there are a variety of other ailments and diseases which can be linked to long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, or secondhand smoke. If you've contracted one of these diseases, a lawyer for train accidents can assist you in filing an action under FELA to recover your economic and non-economic losses.

In a case that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending a claim filed by the Plaintiff who claimed that the development of chronic myeloidleukemia ("CML") as the consequence of his exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust in his time as railway worker. After a two-week trial, the jury returned a defense decision.

In a case involving the filing of a lawsuit in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of a railroad defendant. an ex-railroad employee claimed that he contracted bladder cancer due to his exposure to a range of substances during his railroad employment. We argued and the court agreed that the plaintiff had already granted himself the right to bring this claim when he signed a release in 1996 following a prior suit in which he claimed a different form of exposure.

Head Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed to various cancer-causing chemicals such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes contain microscopic particles that can penetrate into the lung tissue. They are a frequent cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is characterized as shortness of breathe wheezing, coughing or wheezing as well as weight loss.

A successful claim for a respiratory disease like COPD requires proof of both economic and non-economic losses. A lawyer with experience can explain the different types of damages available for this type of case during a free one-on-one consultation.

Lung cancer is often included in COPD cases involving railroads. Our lung lawyers are experienced in helping clients file a successful FELA case for lung cancer caused by toxic exposures at work.

We were able to preserve favorable trial court rulings and a modest federal jury award to one of our clients who suffered injuries resulting from the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which resulted in the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client argued that he needed medical attention due to the risk of developing cancer which is an acceptable claim under FELA.

We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers suffered from COPD after several years of working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that plaintiffs filed in 2017 were barred from filing a lawsuit because they did not conduct a thorough search on the internet to find information about their illness and its relationship to their jobs in the Csx railroad lawsuit.