Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of dangerous chemical fumes, dusts and chemicals. Certain diseases of railroad workers could be fatal.
In the 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 result of his exposure asbestos and diesel exhaust during his time working for 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, such as lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most frequent disease among former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins can result in other ailments like chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness and difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, as well as weight loss. railroad controls limited lawsuit is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes during work such as diesel fumes. The symptoms may worsen as you age.
A railroad COPD lawyer might be able to assist injured workers receive compensation for their medical bills and pain and suffering. In certain cases the injured worker could receive a lump sum settlement for the damages.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a lawsuit that was filed in Albany, NY. The lawsuit was filed by an employee of the railroad who claimed that she had contracted leukemia while working for three railroads between 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff 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 surrounding organs. It is a malignant tumour that can cause life-threatening complications, such as lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma comes in three different kinds: epithelial (epidermal) and sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed determines how long patients can expect to live. Those with epithelial mesothelioma have a higher rate of survival than those with sarcomatoid, or mixed type. Mesothelioma affecting the abdominal wall or peritoneal area generally has a lower life expectancy, but some people live longer than the median.
Railroad workers who are diagnosed with mesothelioma are entitled to compensation for medical expenses as well as lost wages, suffering and pain funeral expenses and emotional suffering. A railroad lawyer copd can assist victims in receiving 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 claimed that he was suffering from colon cancer as a result of his exposure to diesel fumes and second-hand smoke and creosote in his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved a lot of scientific, medical and factual evidence. The jury rendered 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 for various illnesses that can be linked to their job. Lung cancer may be the most frequent illness that affects railroad workers, however, there are other illnesses and conditions that could be connected to exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can help those who have been affected by one of these conditions and want to file a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully defended an action filed by a plaintiff who claimed that he was suffering from chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust while working as a railroad worker. After a two-week trial and a jury verdict, the court affirmed a defense decision.
In a case involving an action filed in New York, we obtained summary judgment for railroad defendants in which a former railroad employee alleged that he had developed bladder cancer as a result of his exposure to a number of chemicals during his time working for the railroad. We argued, and the court agreed that the plaintiff had previously waived his right to bring this claim when signing a release 1996 following a suit alleging a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of cancer-causing compounds, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes that contain microscopic particles of particulates that could penetrate deep into lung tissues, are a common cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is characterised by shortness of breath wheezing, coughing, and weight loss.
A successful claim for a respiratory illness such as COPD requires the evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. A competent lawyer can explain the kinds of damages available for this type of case in a one-on-1 consultation.
Lung cancer is often included in COPD cases involving railroad workers. Our firm's experienced lung lawyers can guide clients through the process of filing a successful FELA claim for lung cancer caused by work-related exposures to toxins.
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 resulted in the release of vinyl chloride. The client claimed that he needed medical attention as he was concerned about developing cancer. This is a valid claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgment in two cases involving railroad workers who suffered from COPD after working for several years in a railroad yard. The court ruled that the plaintiffs in the 2017 lawsuits were barred because they did not conduct a reasonable search of the internet for information regarding their condition and its relation to their railroad jobs.