Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

Railroad workers are exposed to a wide variety of hazardous chemicals such as dusts, fumes and smogs. Certain diseases of railroad workers could be fatal.

We obtained an appeals verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in a 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 work at the railroad.

Lung Cancer

Rail workers are exposed toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable substances can cause serious health issues including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most frequent disease among former railroad workers.

Exposure to workplace toxins can also trigger other illnesses like chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD). The symptoms of COPD include difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing and shortness of breath, as well as weight loss. COPD can be caused by prolonged exposure to dust from the workplace and chemical fumes, including smoke and diesel fumes from idling locomotives. The symptoms can get worse with the onset of.

A railroad COPD lawyer might be able help injured workers obtain compensation for medical expenses and suffering. In some instances an injured worker could receive a lump-sum settlement for their damages.

Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a case that was filed in Albany, NY. The claim was filed by a former railroad employee who claimed to have developed leukemia while working for three railroads between 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court dismissed the case and granted summary judgment to the railroad client.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare, but fatal form of cancer that affects the tissues that surround organs. It is typically a malignant tumor that could cause life-threatening issues like respiratory distress, lung failure or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is available in three kinds that include epithelial (epidermal) and Sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).

The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed will determine how long a patient may be expected to live. Those with epithelial mesothelioma have a higher rate of survival over those with sarcomatoid and mixed type. Mesothelioma affecting the abdominal wall or peritoneal wall generally has a shorter expectancy, but some people have a longer life span than the median.


Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects railroad workers. They can claim compensation for medical expenses along with lost wages and suffering. They can also claim compensation for funeral costs and emotional distress. A railroad lawyer copd can help victims receive 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 smoke, second hand smoke and creosote over the course of his 40 years working for railroads. The case involved extensive scientific, medical and factual evidence. The jury was unanimously ruled that there was that there was no breach 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 the most well-known ailment related to railroad work, however there are other conditions and diseases that are triggered by long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, or secondhand smoke. If you've developed one of these conditions an attorney for train accidents can assist you in filing an appeal under FELA to recuperate your economic and non-economic losses.

In a case involving Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending an action filed by a plaintiff who claimed that he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to his occupational exposures to benzene and diesel exhaust while working as a railroad worker. After a lengthy trial of two weeks, the jury returned a defense decision.

In an New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former railroad employee claimed that he had developed bladder cancer because of his exposure to certain chemicals in his employment at the railroad. cancer lawsuits argued and the court ruled that the plaintiff previously granted himself the right to bring this claim when he signed a release in 1996 following a lawsuit that claimed a different kind of exposure.

Head Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed a multitude of cancer-causing compounds, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes that contain microscopic particulates that can reach deep into lung tissues, are a common cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is known as shortness of breathe wheezing, coughing or wheezing as well as weight loss.

A successful claim for a respiratory disorder like COPD requires proof of both economic as well as non-economic losses. A qualified attorney will be able to explain the various damages available in this kind of case, during a free consultation.

Lung cancer is often included in railroad COPD cases. Our firm's experienced lung attorneys can guide clients through the process of filing a successful FELA claim for lung cancer resulting from exposure to toxins from work.

We were able preserve favorable trial court decisions and a small jury award to our client who suffered injuries in 2017 as a result of the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania that led to the release of vinyl chloride. The client claimed that he needed medical monitoring because he was worried about developing cancer. This is a valid claim under FELA.

We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers developed COPD following several years of working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits are barred as they failed to conduct a fair internet search to find information about their condition or its connection to their railroad employment.