Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a myriad of hazardous chemicals dusts, fumes, and dusts. Certain illnesses of railroad workers can be fatal.
In a FELA asbestos case, we secured a defense jury verdict for our client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The plaintiff claimed he developed lung cancer as the 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. These substances inhalable can cause serious health problems including lung cancer. Lung cancer, which affects the lungs can be fatal and is one of the most common diseases that affect former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins may cause other diseases that can lead to other conditions, like chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). The symptoms of COPD include difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing in shortness of breath and weight loss. COPD may be caused by prolonged exposure to dust from the workplace and chemical fumes like smoke and diesel fumes from idle locomotives. The symptoms may get worse as you age.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able assist injured workers in receiving compensation for medical bills as well as suffering. In certain cases, the injured worker may receive a lump sum amount of money for the damages incurred.
In a case commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended an 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. 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 is a rare but deadly type of cancer that affects tissues that surround organs. It is generally malignant and can cause serious and life-threatening complications such as respiratory distress, lung failure or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is available in three kinds that include epithelial (epidermal), the sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma with which it is diagnosed determines the length of time patients can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma sufferers have a higher rate of survival over those with sarcomatoid and mixed type. cancer lawsuit of the abdominal wall or peritoneal wall generally has a shorter expectancy, but some people live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects railroad workers. They can be awarded compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering. They may also seek compensation for funeral costs and emotional stress. A railroad lawsuit copd lawyer can help victims receive the financial compensation they deserve.
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 was diagnosed with colon cancer as a result of the exposure to diesel exhaust in second hand smoke as well as creosote over the course of his 40 years working for railroads. Extensive scientific and medical evidence was presented. The jury delivered a unanimous verdict, finding no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are susceptible to contracting various illnesses that are linked to their work. Lung cancer is perhaps the most well-known illness related to railroad work, but there are numerous other illnesses and conditions that are triggered by long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can help you if you have developed any of these illnesses and wish to file a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully defended an action brought by an individual who claimed he was suffering from chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust while working as railroad worker. The jury returned a verdict in defense following the two-week trial.
In a case that involved the filing of a lawsuit in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of a railroad defendant in which the former employee of the railroad claimed that he contracted bladder cancer due to the exposure to a variety of substances in his employment at the railroad. We argued and the court ruled that the plaintiff had previously given up the right to pursue this claim when he signed a release in 1996 following a suit that claimed a different kind of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed various cancer-causing chemicals which include asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes that contain microscopic particles that penetrate deep into lung tissue, are a major cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is characterised by shortness of breathe, coughing, wheezing and weight loss.
A successful claim for a respiratory disorder such as COPD requires evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. A qualified lawyer can explain the types of damages that are available in this kind of case in a one-on-1 consultation.
Lung cancer is a common factor in COPD cases for railroad workers. Our firm's experienced lung lawyers can assist clients through the process of submitting an effective FELA claim for lung cancer caused by work-related exposures to toxins.
We were able successfully preserve favorable court rulings in trial courts and a modest federal jury award to a client who suffered from injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment that led to the release vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client claimed he needed medical attention because he was afraid of developing cancer. This is a valid claim in FELA.
We won summary judgment in two cases that involved railroad workers who were diagnosed with COPD after working for a number of years in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits were not time-barred due to their inability to conduct a reasonable search on the internet for information on their condition and its connection to their jobs in the railroad.