Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of hazardous substances, dusts, and fumes. Some illnesses among railroad workers are fatal.
We secured 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 claimant alleged he developed lung cancer as the consequence of his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust during his railroad employment.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers could be exposed to toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. Inhaling these substances can lead to serious health issues, including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a lung cancer that affects people, can be deadly and is among the most common diseases that affect former railroad employees.
Exposure to toxins in the workplace can cause other diseases that can lead to other conditions, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The symptoms of COPD include breathing difficulties, coughing and wheezing shortness of breath, and weight loss. COPD may be caused by exposure to dust in the workplace and chemical fumes, such as smoke and diesel fumes from idle locomotives. Symptoms may worsen with age.
A railroad COPD lawyer might be able to help injured workers recover compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering. In certain cases the injured worker could receive an amount in lump sum for 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 employee who claimed to have contracted leukemia after working for three railroads from 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 fatal form of cancer that affects the tissues surrounding organs. It is generally malignant tumors that can cause life-threatening complications like respiratory distress, lung failure or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is found in three distinct kinds: epithelial (epidermal), sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma diagnosed will determine the length of time that a patient could be expected to live. Those with epithelial mesothelioma have a better survival rate than those with sarcomatoid or mixed type. People who are diagnosed with mesothelioma of abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall typically have shorter life expectancies however, some individuals live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma is one of the cancers that affects railroad workers. They can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering. Multiple myeloma lawsuit may also seek compensation for funeral costs and emotional anxiety. A railroad lawyer copd will assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they deserve.
In a FELA lawsuit, obtained an appeal verdict for a Class I railroad client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he was suffering from colon cancer because of the exposure to diesel fumes, second-hand smoke and creosote over his 40 years of railroad work. A wide range of medical and scientific evidence was presented. The jury was unanimously ruled that there was no negligence or violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are susceptible to various illnesses that can be linked to their work. Lung cancer may be the most frequent disease that is for railroad workers, however, there are other illnesses and conditions which can be linked to long term exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you've been diagnosed with one of these conditions and are looking to file a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully defended a claim brought by one of the plaintiffs who claimed that he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") as a result of his occupational exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene in his time as railway worker. The jury returned a verdict in defense following the two-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 he developed bladder cancer because of his exposure to certain chemicals during his time at the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right to pursue this lawsuit when he signed an agreement in 1996 after a previous lawsuit alleging a different kind of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to numerous cancer-causing substances which include asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes that contain microscopic particles of particulates that could penetrate into lung tissue, are a common cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is characterised by shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and weight loss.
In order to prove that a respiratory problem like COPD, has caused economic and non-economic damage it is necessary to prove both. A competent lawyer can explain the types of damages that are available in this kind of situation during a complimentary one-on-one consultation.
Lung cancer is often a factor in COPD cases involving railroad workers. Our firm's experienced lung attorneys can assist clients through the process of submitting an effective FELA claim for lung cancer resulting from exposure to toxic substances at work.
We were able to secure favorable trial court decisions and a minimal jury award for our client who sustained injuries in 2017 as a result of the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania that led to the release of vinyl chloride. The client claimed he needed medical monitoring due to the risk of developing cancer which is an acceptable claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgment in two cases that involved railroad workers who were diagnosed with COPD after working for several years in a rail yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs the 2017 lawsuits were time-barred, because they did not conduct a reasonable online search to find information about their condition or its connection to their railroad employment.