Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers can be exposed to a range of dangerous chemicals dusts, fumes, and dusts. Certain diseases of railroad workers could be fatal.
In the FELA asbestos case, we obtained a defense verdict from a jury for our client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The plaintiff claimed that he developed lung cancer as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos in his work at the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers can be exposed to harmful chemicals such as diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. Inhaling these substances can lead to serious health issues including lung cancer. Lung cancer can affect the lungs can be fatal and is one of the most frequent illnesses that affect former railroad workers.
The exposure to workplace toxins could cause other diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing as well as weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes at work, including diesel fumes. The symptoms may get worse as you get older.
A railroad COPD attorney could be able to assist injured workers in receiving compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering. In certain situations, the injured worker may receive a lump sum settlement for the damages.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a case 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 claimed 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 typically malignant tumors that can cause life-threatening complications such as respiratory distress, lung failure or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is available in three kinds which include epithelial (epidermal), sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma diagnosed will determine how long a patient can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma sufferers have a higher rate of survival than those who suffer from sarcomatoid or mixed type. People who are diagnosed with mesothelioma affecting the abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall generally have lower life expectancies however some people live longer than the median.
Railroad workers who are diagnosed with mesothelioma can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, suffering and pain funeral expenses, and emotional distress. A skilled railroad attorney copd lawyer can assist victims in obtaining 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 plaintiff alleged that he was diagnosed with colon cancer as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust as well as second hand smoke and creosote during his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved extensive scientific, medical and factual evidence. The jury was unanimously ruled that there was that there was no breach of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers can be affected by various illnesses that are linked to their work. Lung cancer may be the most prevalent disease that affects railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions which can be connected to exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. If you've contracted one of these illnesses, a train accident lawyer can assist you in filing an claim under FELA to recover your economic and non-economic losses.
In a case that occurred in Philadelphia County, we successfully defended a claim brought by a Plaintiff who alleged that the development of chronic myeloidleukemia ("CML") due to the consequence of his exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust in his time as a railroad worker. railroad lawsuit 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 that he developed cancer of the bladder because of his exposure to certain chemicals during his time at the railroad. We argued, and the court agreed that the plaintiff previously waived his right to bring this claim when he signed a release in 1996 following a previous suit alleging a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed a variety of cancer-causing chemicals, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These harmful fumes, which contain microscopic particles of particulates that could reach deep into lung tissue, are a major cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is manifested by shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing, weight loss, and difficulty sleeping.
In order to prove that a respiratory problem such as COPD is causing economic and non-economic damage you must prove both. A competent attorney can provide the types damages available in this kind of situation in a no-cost consultation.
Lung cancer is a common factor in COPD cases involving railroads. Our lung lawyers are adept at helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer that was caused by exposure to toxic chemicals at work.
We were able to preserve favorable trial court decisions and a small jury award for our client who sustained injuries in 2017 as a result of the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania which resulted in the release of vinyl chloride. The client claimed he required medical monitoring due to the risk of developing cancer which is an appropriate 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 since they did not conduct a reasonable search on the internet for information about their condition and its relation to their railroad jobs.