Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a wide variety of hazardous chemicals dusts, fumes, and dusts. Some illnesses among railroad workers are fatal.
We obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in an FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. The plaintiff claimed that he had developed lung cancer as a result of his exposures to diesel exhaust and asbestos during his time working in the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can trigger serious health issues, including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most frequent disease among former railroad workers.
Exposure to toxins in the workplace can also cause other conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath as well as wheezing and coughing, and weight loss. COPD is caused by exposure to chemical fumes at work, including diesel fumes. Symptoms may worsen with age.
A railroad COPD lawyer might be able help injured workers obtain compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering. In certain situations, an injured worker can receive a lump-sum settlement for their injuries.
In a matter that was filed in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended an railroad client in a lawsuit brought by an employee who claimed that leukemia cancer developed after working for three different railroads from 1975 until 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 that are located in the body, is a kind of cancer that can be fatal. It is typically 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 mesothelioma type that is diagnosed determines how long patients can expect to live. Patients with epithelial mesothelioma have a greater chance of survival than those with sarcomatoid, or mixed type. Mesothelioma of the abdominal wall, peritoneal, or generally has a shorter time, but some live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma patients on railroads are entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, suffering and pain funeral costs, as well as emotional anxiety. A railroad lawyer copd can assist victims in receiving the financial compensation they deserve.
In a FELA lawsuit, the plaintiff obtained an appeal verdict for a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he was suffering from colon cancer because of the exposure to diesel fumes, secondhand smoke and creosote during his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved extensive scientific, medical and factual evidence. 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 may develop several illnesses related to their job. Lung cancer is the most familiar disease that is associated with railroad work, however, there are a variety of other ailments and diseases which can be linked to long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you've developed any of these illnesses and would like to claim economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully secured a defense for the Plaintiff who claimed that he contracted chronic myeloidleukemia ("CML") as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene during his career as railway worker. After a two-week long trial the jury returned a defense decision.
In a case that involved an action filed in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of a railroad defendant in which a former railroad employee alleged that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer due to the exposure to a variety of chemicals during his time at the railroad. union pacific railroad lawsuit agreed with us that the plaintiff was unable to pursue this lawsuit when he signed an agreement in 1996 following a prior lawsuit alleging a different kind of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of cancer-causing chemicals, including diesel exhaust and asbestos. These harmful fumes, which contain microscopic particles that can penetrate into lung tissue, are a major cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is known for its shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. Weight loss is also a factor. difficulty sleeping.
To prove that a respiratory issue, such as COPD, has caused economic and non-economic harm, you must provide both. A competent attorney can provide the various damages available in this particular case during a free consultation.
Lung cancer is usually included in COPD cases involving railroad workers. Our firm's experienced lung lawyers can assist clients through the process of filing an effective FELA claim for lung cancer caused by work-related exposures to toxins.
We were able to preserve favorable trial court decisions and a small jury award for our client who sustained injuries in 2017 due to the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania which led to the release vinyl chloride. The client claimed he required medical monitoring because he was worried about developing cancer. This is a valid argument in FELA.
We obtained summary judgment in two cases involving railroad workers who were diagnosed with COPD after working for several years in a rail yard. The court ruled that the plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits were not time-barred because they failed to conduct a reasonable search of the internet for information about their condition and its connection to their railroad job.