Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers can be exposed to a myriad of hazardous chemicals such as dusts, fumes and smogs. Some of the illnesses that affect 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 claimant claimed that he suffered from lung carcinoma as a result of his exposures to asbestos and diesel exhaust during his time working in the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers are 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 can be fatal and is the most frequent illness among former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins can cause other health issues like chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath in the morning, difficulty breathing, wheezing and coughing, and weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes during work such as diesel fumes. The symptoms can get worse with the onset of.
railroad lawsuit settlements might be able help injured workers obtain compensation for their medical expenses and pain and suffering. In some instances, an injured worker can receive a lump-sum payment for their losses.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended 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 following his time working for three railroads from 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court dismissed the case and granted summary judgment to the railroad client.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly type of cancer that affects the tissues that surround organs. It is a malignant tumor that can lead to life-threatening complications such as respiratory distress or lung failure. Mesothelioma is composed of three types: epithelial biphasic and sarcomatoid (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed will determine how long a patient can anticipate to live. Epithelial mesothelioma sufferers have a better survival rate than those who suffer from sarcomatoid or mixed type. Mesothelioma that is affecting the abdominal wall or peritoneal area usually has a shorter life expectancy, but some people have a longer life span than the median.
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects railroad workers. They can be awarded compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, pain and suffering. They may also seek compensation for funeral expenses and emotional anxiety. A qualified railroad attorney copd lawyer can assist victims to obtain the financial compensation they deserve.
In a FELA lawsuit, the plaintiff obtained a defense 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 his exposure to diesel fumes, second-hand smoke and creosote over his 40 years of railroad work. Extensive fact, 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 at risk of various diseases that are connected to their job. Lung cancer is the most familiar disease related to railroad work, however there are other diseases and conditions which can be linked to long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can help you if you've developed any of these ailments and are looking to pursue a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case involving Philadelphia County, we successfully represented a case brought by a plaintiff who claimed that he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to diesel exhaust and/or benzene when he was railroad worker. The jury returned a verdict in defense following a 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 cancer of the bladder because of his exposure to certain substances during his time at the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived the right to pursue this lawsuit when the agreement was signed in 1996 following the filing of a lawsuit that claimed a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of cancer-causing chemicals, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes contain microscopic particles that may penetrate deep into lung tissue. They are a frequent cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is characterized as shortness of breath wheezing, coughing and weight loss.
To prove that a respiratory condition such as COPD and COPD, has caused economic and non-economic harm it is necessary to prove both. A qualified attorney will be able to explain the different damages that can be claimed in this kind of case, during a free consultation.
Lung cancer is often included in railroad COPD cases. Our firm's lung lawyers are adept at helping clients file a successful FELA case for lung cancer that was caused by exposure to toxic substances at work.
We were able successfully preserve favorable trial court rulings and a minimal federal jury award to one of our clients who suffered injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which resulted in the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client claimed that he required medical monitoring due to the worry of developing cancer which is a valid claim under FELA.
We won summary judgment in two cases that involved railroad workers who developed COPD after working for several years in a railroad yard. The court ruled that the plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits were not time-barred because they did not conduct a thorough search on the internet for information about their condition and its connection to their railroad job.