Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a wide range of hazardous fumes, chemicals, and dusts. Certain diseases of railroad workers could be fatal.
In an FELA asbestos case, we obtained an appeal verdict for our client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he developed lung cancer as a result of his exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos during his time working in the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers may be exposed to toxic chemicals such as diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can cause serious health issues, such as lung cancer. Lung cancer is a disease that affects the lungs can be fatal and is among the most frequent illnesses that affect former railroad employees.
The exposure to workplace toxins can also lead to other conditions that include chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). The symptoms of COPD include breathing problems wheezing and coughing, shortness of breath and weight loss. COPD can be caused by long-term exposure to workplace dust and chemical fumes like smoke and diesel fumes from engines that are idle. railroad cancer lawsuit may become worse with the onset of.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able to assist injured workers get compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering. In certain situations, the injured worker may receive an amount in lump sum for the damages.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented their railroad client in a case that was filed in Albany, NY. The lawsuit was filed by an ex-railroad worker who claimed that she had contracted leukemia after working for three railroads between 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted a summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the case.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, an uncommon and deadly cancer that affects tissues surrounding organs, is a form of cancer that could be fatal. It is generally malignant and can cause serious and life-threatening complications like respiratory distress, lung failure or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma can be found in three different types that include epithelial (epidermal) and sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma detected will determine the length of time a patient can expect to survive. Patients with epithelial mesothelioma have a higher survival rate than those who suffer from sarcomatoid or mixed type. Mesothelioma that is affecting the peritoneal or abdominal wall usually has a shorter life expectation, however, some patients live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma, a form of cancer, affects railroad workers. They may be awarded compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering. They can also claim compensation for funeral expenses and emotional distress. A skilled railroad lawsuit copd attorney will assist victims to receive the financial compensation they deserve.
In a FELA lawsuit, the plaintiff obtained an appeal verdict for a Class I railroad client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff claimed that he developed colon cancer as a result of his exposure to diesel fumes, second-hand smoke and creosote in his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved a lot of factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury delivered a unanimous verdict stating that there was no negligence, and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers can be affected by a number of illnesses linked to their job. Lung cancer is probably the most well-known ailment related to railroad work, however there are other ailments and diseases that can be linked to long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. If you have developed one of these conditions and have been injured in a train crash, a lawyer can assist you in filing a claim under FELA to claim compensation for your economic and non-economic losses.
In an instance that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully secured a defense for one of the plaintiffs who claimed that he developed chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") as the result of exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust in his time as an employee of the railroad. The jury returned a verdict in defense after the two-week trial.
In a New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. An ex-railroad employee claimed that he had developed bladder cancer due to exposure to certain substances in his employment at the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff was unable to file this suit when he signed an agreement in 1996 following a prior lawsuit claiming a different kind of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of cancer-causing substances, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These harmful fumes contain microscopic pieces that can penetrate deep into lung tissue. They are a frequent cause of chronic diseases like COPD. COPD is known as shortness of breath wheezing, coughing, and weight loss.
In order to prove that a respiratory problem, such as COPD is causing economic and non-economic harm, you must provide both. An experienced attorney can help you understand the various damages that are available in this type of case during a free consultation.
Railroad COPD cases often involve lung cancer claims as well. Our experienced lung lawyers can assist clients through the process of submitting a successful FELA claim for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxins at work.
We were able preserve favorable trial court decisions and a modest 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 monitoring because he was afraid of developing cancer. This is a valid argument in FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers suffered from COPD over a period of time working in a railroad yard. The court ruled plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits are time-barred as they failed to conduct a reasonable online search for information on their condition or its connection to their railroad employment.