Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and MesotheliomaRailroad workers are exposed to a wide variety of dangerous chemicals such as dusts, fumes and smogs. Some railroad worker illnesses are fatal.In a FELA asbestos case, we secured an appeal verdict for our client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he developed lung carcinoma as a result from his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust while working for the railroad.Lung CancerRailroad workers are exposed to toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust solvents, fuels, solvents and welding fumes. Inhaling these chemicals can lead to serious health issues, such as lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most prevalent illness among former railroad workers.The exposure to workplace toxins can result in other ailments, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The symptoms of COPD include difficulty breathing wheezing and coughing and shortness of breath, as well as weight loss. COPD can be result of long-term exposure to dust in the workplace and chemical fumes, such as smoke and diesel fumes from idle locomotives. The symptoms can get worse as you age.A railroad COPD lawyer might be able to help injured workers receive compensation for their medical expenses and pain and suffering. In some cases the injured worker could receive a lump sum amount of money for the damages incurred.In a case that was commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented an railroad client in an action brought by an ex-employee alleging that he developed leukemia cancer after working for three different railroads from 1975 to 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 that surround organs. It is a malignant tumour that can cause life-threatening complications such as lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma comes in three different kinds that include epithelial (epidermal), Sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).The type of mesothelioma with which it is diagnosed determines how long patients are expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma patients have a higher rate of survival than those with sarcomatoid or mixed type. Mesothelioma affecting the abdominal wall or peritoneal area usually has a shorter life expectation, however, some patients have a longer life span than the median.Railroad workers who are diagnosed with mesothelioma are entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, funeral costs and emotional anxiety. A skilled railroad lawsuit lawyer can assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they deserve.In a FELA lawsuit, an affirmative defense verdict for a Class I railroad client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he was suffering from colon cancer as a result of the exposure to diesel fumes, second-hand smoke, and creosote throughout his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved extensive factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury delivered a unanimous verdict finding 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. Lung cancer is possibly the most familiar disease that is associated with railroad work, however, there are a variety of other illnesses and conditions that are linked to long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust, or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can help you if you have developed any of these diseases and are looking to pursue a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending an action filed by an individual who claimed he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to diesel exhaust and/or benzene when he was railway worker. After a two-week trial, the jury returned with a defense verdict.In a case that involved a lawsuit filed in New York, we obtained summary judgment for railroad defendants in which an ex-railroad worker claimed that he had developed bladder cancer due to his exposure to a range of substances in his employment at the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived the right to pursue this lawsuit when signing an agreement in 1996 following the filing of a lawsuit that claimed a different type of exposure.Head CancerRailroad workers are exposed to a variety of cancer-causing compounds including diesel exhaust and asbestos. These poisonous fumes contain microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into lung tissue. They are a common cause of chronic diseases such as COPD.  cancer lawsuit  is characterised by shortness of breath wheezing, coughing and weight loss.To prove that a respiratory problem such as COPD is causing economic and non-economic damages you must prove both. A competent lawyer can explain the various types of damages that are that can be claimed in this situation during a complimentary one-on-one consultation.Lung cancer is a common factor in COPD cases for railroad workers. Our firm's lung attorneys have years of experience helping clients file a successful FELA case for lung cancer that was caused by toxic exposures at work.We successfully preserved favorable court rulings in trial courts as well as a small federal jury award for a client who suffered from injuries resulting from the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which led to the release of vinyl chloride in 2017. The client claimed he required medical treatment due to the worry of developing cancer which is an appropriate claim under FELA.We won summary judgment in two cases that involved railroad workers who developed COPD after working for a number of years in a rail yard. The court ruled that the plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits were not time-barred since they did not conduct a fair search on the internet for information about their condition and its connection to their jobs in the railroad.