Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers can be exposed to a wide variety of dangerous chemicals dusts, fumes, and dusts. Certain illnesses of railroad workers can be fatal.
We secured a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in the FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. The plaintiff claimed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer as a result of his exposure asbestos and diesel exhaust during his work at the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers could be exposed to toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust solvents, fuels, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable substances can cause serious health problems including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most prevalent illness among former railroad employees.
Exposure to workplace toxins can also trigger other illnesses like chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD). The symptoms of COPD include breathing problems wheezing and coughing shortness of breath, and weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes during work which includes diesel fumes. The symptoms may worsen as you get older.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able help injured workers recover compensation for their medical expenses, pain and suffering. In some instances the injured worker could receive a lump sum settlement to cover his or her losses.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented their railroad client in a lawsuit that was filed in Albany, NY. The claim was brought by an ex-railroad worker who claimed that she had contracted leukemia after working for three railroads between 1975 and 2007. Leukemia lawsuit sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the case.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare, but deadly form of cancer that affects tissues that surround organs. It is generally a malignant tumor that could cause life-threatening complications such as respiratory distress, lung failure or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is composed of three types: epithelial sarcomatoid and biphasic (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma detected will determine how long a patient can anticipate to live. Epithelial mesothelioma can have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid or mixed kinds. People who are diagnosed with mesothelioma of abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall generally have lower life expectancies however, some individuals live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma patients on railroads are entitled to compensation for medical expenses and lost wages, as well as pain and suffering funeral expenses, and emotional distress. A qualified railroad lawyer copd attorney will assist victims to receive the financial compensation they need.
In a FELA lawsuit, the plaintiff obtained the defense verdict of a Class I railroad client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff claimed that he developed colon cancer because of the exposure to diesel fumes, second-hand smoke and creosote in his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved extensive scientific, medical and factual evidence. The jury was unanimous in finding no fault or infraction of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are at risk for many diseases that are connected to their work. Lung cancer is probably the most familiar disease that is linked to railroad work however there are other conditions and diseases which can be linked to long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, or secondhand smoke. If you have developed one of these conditions, a lawyer for train accidents can assist you in filing an appeal under FELA to recover your economic and non-economic losses.
In a case involving Philadelphia County, we successfully defended an action brought by the plaintiff who claimed he was suffering from chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to diesel exhaust and/or benzene during his time as railroad workers. union pacific railroad lawsuit ruled in favor of the defense after an eight-week trial.
In the case of a New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former employee of the railroad claimed that he developed bladder cancer due to his exposure to certain substances during his railroad employment. We argued and the court agreed that the plaintiff had earlier given up the right to pursue this claim when he signed a release in 1996 following a prior suit that claimed a different kind of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of cancer-causing chemicals, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. cancer lawsuit , that contain microscopic particles that penetrate deep into lung tissue, are a major cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is manifested by shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing. It can also cause weight loss and difficulty sleeping.
In order to prove that a respiratory issue, such as COPD, has caused economic and non-economic harm You must document both. A competent attorney can provide the various damages available in this kind of case, during a free consultation.
Lung cancer is often a factor in COPD cases for railroad workers. Our experienced lung lawyers can guide clients through the process of submitting an effective FELA claim for lung cancer caused by work-related exposures to toxins.
We were able save favorable trial court decisions and a modest jury award for our client who suffered injuries in 2017 as a result of the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania that resulted in the release vinyl chloride. The client claimed that he required medical monitoring because he was worried about developing cancer. This is a valid claim to FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers developed COPD following several years of working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that plaintiffs the 2017 lawsuits were time-barred, because they did not conduct a reasonable search on the internet to find information about their condition or its connection to their railroad job.