Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of dangerous chemical fumes, dusts and chemicals. Some of the illnesses that affect railroad workers can be fatal.
In an FELA asbestos case, we obtained an appeal verdict for our client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The plaintiff claimed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer as a consequence of his exposures to asbestos and diesel exhaust in his work at the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed to toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust, solvents, and welding fumes. These substances inhalable can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer. Lung cancer, which affects the lungs, can be deadly and is one of the most frequent illnesses that affect former railroad employees.
Exposure to workplace toxins may cause other diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include breathing difficulties, coughing and wheezing, shortness of breath and weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes from work, including diesel fumes. The symptoms may become worse with the onset of.
A railroad COPD attorney might be able to help injured workers receive compensation for their medical bills and suffering. In certain cases, the injured worker may 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 the railroad client in a claim brought by an ex-employee alleging that he developed leukemia cancer 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 matter.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare, but fatal form of cancer that affects tissues surrounding organs. It is a malignant tumor that can cause life-threatening complications like respiratory distress or lung failure. Mesothelioma comes in three different types which include epithelial (epidermal), the sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed will determine the length of time a patient can anticipate to live. Epithelial mesothelioma can have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed kinds. Mesothelioma that is affecting the abdominal wall or peritoneal area usually has a shorter life duration, however some patients have a longer life span than the median.
Leukemia lawsuit is a cancer that affects railroad workers. They can claim compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, suffering and pain. They can also claim compensation for funeral costs and emotional distress. A skilled railroad lawyer copd attorney will assist victims to receive the financial compensation they need.
Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for Class I railroad client in a FELA case where the plaintiff claimed that he had developed colon cancer due to his exposure to diesel exhaust in second hand smoke as well as creosote in his 40 years working for railroads. A wide range of medical and scientific testimony was presented. The jury unanimously found that there was no breach of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are susceptible to many diseases that are linked to their job. Lung cancer is the most frequent illness that affects railroad workers however, there are other illnesses and conditions that could be linked to long term exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. If you've developed one of these illnesses, a train accident lawyer can assist you in filing a claim under FELA to get compensation for your non-economic and economic losses.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully defended an action filed by the 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 railroad workers. After a trial lasting two weeks and a jury verdict, the court affirmed a defense decision.
In a New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. An ex-railroad employee claimed that he was diagnosed with cancer of the bladder due to his exposure to certain substances during his railroad employment. We argued and the court agreed that the plaintiff had earlier waived his right to bring this claim after the release was signed in 1996 following a prior suit which claimed a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to various cancer-causing chemicals that cause cancer, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These harmful fumes contain microscopic pieces that can penetrate deep into the lung tissue. They are a common cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is known for its shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing, weight loss and difficulty sleeping.
In order to demonstrate that a respiratory illness such as COPD and COPD, has caused economic and non-economic damage, you must provide both. A competent attorney can provide the various damages available in this type of case, during a free consultation.
COPD cases involving railroad workers often involve lung cancer claims as well. Our lung lawyers are adept at helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxic fumes at work.
We were able save 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 which resulted in the release of vinyl chloride. The client argued that he needed medical treatment due to the fear of developing cancer, which is an appropriate claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers developed COPD over a period of time working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits were time-barred because they did not conduct a reasonable search of the internet to find information about their illness and its relationship to their work at the railroad.