Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a wide variety of dangerous chemicals dusts, fumes and dusts. Some of the illnesses that affect railroad workers can be fatal.
In a FELA asbestos case, we obtained a defense verdict from a jury for our client in 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 exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust while working in the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. Inhaling these chemicals can lead to serious health issues, such as lung cancer. Lung cancer is a disease that affects the lungs is a serious illness and is among the most frequent illnesses that affect former railroad employees.
The exposure to workplace toxins can also trigger other illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include breathing problems, coughing and wheezing in shortness of breath and weight loss. COPD is caused by exposure to chemical fumes during work such as diesel fumes. Symptoms may worsen with the onset of.
A railroad COPD lawyer might be able to help injured workers get compensation for their medical bills and pain and suffering. In certain cases the injured worker could receive a lump sum settlement for his or her damages.
In a lawsuit that was brought in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented the railroad client in an action brought by an ex-employee alleging that the cancer was caused by leukemia after working for three different railroads between 1975 and 2007. wasatch railroad contractors lawsuit 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, a rare and deadly cancer that affects organs' tissues, is a form of cancer that is fatal. It is usually malignant tumors that can cause life-threatening complications, such as lung failure, respiratory distress or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is classified into three types: epithelial biphasic and sarcomatoid (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma diagnosed will determine the length of time that a patient could be expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma has a greater survival rate than sarcomatoid or mixed kinds. People who are diagnosed with mesothelioma of the abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall generally have a shorter life expectancy however some people live longer than the median.
Railroad workers who develop mesothelioma can seek compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, pain and suffering funeral expenses, and emotional suffering. A qualified railroad lawsuit copd attorney can assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they are entitled to.
Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for a Class I railroad client in a FELA case where the plaintiff claimed that he had developed colon cancer as a result of the exposure to diesel exhaust, second hand smoke and creosote over the course of his 40 years working for railroads. A wide range of medical and scientific testimony was presented. The jury voted unanimously verdict stating that there was no negligence, and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are at risk of several diseases that are connected to their job. Lung cancer is probably the most well-known illness related to railroad work, but there are many other conditions and diseases which can be linked to long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust, or secondhand smoke. If you've been diagnosed with one of these conditions, a lawyer for train accidents can assist you in filing an appeal under FELA to claim compensation for your economic and non-economic losses.
In a case that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully secured a defense for the Plaintiff who claimed that he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") due to the result of exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene during his career as an employee of the railroad. The jury ruled in favor of the defense following an eight-week trial.
In the case of a New York case, we obtained summary judgement on behalf of the railroad defendant. An ex-railroad employee claimed that he had developed bladder cancer because of his exposure to certain chemicals during his time at the railroad. We argued, and the court agreed that the plaintiff had already released his ability to pursue this claim when he signed a release in 1996 following a previous suit in which he claimed a different form of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed a variety of cancer-causing compounds, including diesel exhaust and asbestos. These toxic fumes that contain microscopic particles of particulates that could penetrate into lung tissue, are a major cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and weight loss.
A successful claim for a respiratory disease such as COPD requires the evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. A competent attorney can provide the different damages that can be claimed in this kind of case, during a free consultation.
Lung cancer is often included in COPD cases involving railroad workers. Our firm's lung attorneys are adept at helping clients file a successful FELA case for lung cancer that was caused by exposure to toxic fumes at work.
We were able to secure favorable trial court decisions, and also a low jury award for our client who suffered injuries in 2017 due to the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania that led to the release of vinyl chloride. The client claimed he needed medical supervision because he was worried about developing cancer. This is a valid argument in FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers suffered from COPD following a number of years working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits were time-barred because they failed to conduct a fair search on the internet for information about their illness and the connection to their railroad jobs.