Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of hazardous chemicals dusts, fumes, and dusts. Some illnesses among railroad workers are fatal.
In an FELA asbestos case, we obtained an appeal verdict for our client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The plaintiff claimed that 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, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can trigger serious health problems, including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a lung cancer that affects people is a serious illness and is among the most common illnesses affecting former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins can also lead to other conditions like chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, wheezing and coughing, and weight loss. COPD is often caused by prolonged exposure to dust in the workplace and chemical fumes like smoke and diesel fumes from idle locomotives. cancer lawsuit may worsen as you age.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able help injured workers obtain compensation for their medical expenses as well as pain and suffering. In certain cases an injured worker could receive a lump-sum settlement for their losses.
In Leukemia lawsuit that was commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended the railroad client against an action brought by an ex-employee who claimed the cancer was caused by leukemia after working for three different railroads between 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff claimed 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 fatal form of cancer that affects tissues that surround organs. It is a malignant cancer that can cause life-threatening complications, like respiratory distress or lung failure. Mesothelioma can be found in three different types that include epithelial (epidermal), sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed will determine the length of time a patient can anticipate to live. Patients with epithelial mesothelioma have a higher survival rate than those with sarcomatoid, or mixed type. People diagnosed with mesothelioma affecting the abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall typically have shorter lives however some people live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma, a form of cancer, affects railroad workers. They can claim compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and suffering and pain. They can also claim compensation for funeral costs and emotional distress. A lawyer for railroad lawsuits will assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they deserve.
Obtained union pacific railroad lawsuit in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for a Class I railroad client in a FELA case where plaintiff alleged that he developed colon cancer due to the exposure to diesel exhaust smoke, second hand smoke and creosote in his 40 years of railroad employment. The case involved extensive scientific, medical and factual evidence. The jury found unanimously that there was no fault or infraction of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers can develop several illnesses related to their work. Lung cancer could be the most common disease that affects railroad workers but there are other diseases and conditions that can be caused by exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. If you've been diagnosed with one of these conditions an attorney for train accidents can assist you in filing a claim under FELA to recover your economic and non-economic losses.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully represented a case filed by the plaintiff who claimed he had developed chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to his occupational exposures to benzene and diesel exhaust during his time as railroad worker. After a two-week long trial the jury reaffirmed with a defense verdict.
In a New York case, we obtained summary judgement on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former employee of the railroad claimed that he developed cancer of the bladder due to exposure to certain chemicals during his employment with the railroad. We argued and the court agreed that the plaintiff had earlier waived his right to bring this claim after he signed a release in 1996 following a lawsuit in which he claimed a different form of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed a variety of cancer-causing compounds, including diesel exhaust and asbestos. These toxic fumes, that contain microscopic particles that can penetrate into lung tissue, are a frequent cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is characterized by shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, weight loss and difficulty sleeping.
A successful claim for a respiratory disease such as COPD requires proof of both economic as well as non-economic losses. A skilled lawyer can discuss the various types of damages that are that can be claimed in this case during a free 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 filing a successful FELA claim for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxic substances at work.
We were able successfully preserve favorable court rulings in trial courts and a modest federal jury award for the client who sustained injuries resulting from the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment that led to the release vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client claimed he needed medical attention due to the possibility of developing cancer, which is a valid claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers developed COPD following several years of working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that the plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits were not time-barred since they did not conduct a thorough search on the internet for information regarding their condition and its relation to their work at the railroad.