Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of dangerous substances, dusts, and fumes. Certain illnesses of railroad workers can be fatal.
We obtained an appeals verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in an FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. The plaintiff claimed that he suffered from lung carcinoma as a result of exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust in his work at the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to harmful chemicals such as diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. These chemicals inhalable can cause serious health issues, such as lung cancer. Lung cancer, which affects the lungs can be fatal and is one of the most common illnesses affecting former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins can result in other ailments that include chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include difficulty breathing wheezing and coughing shortness of breath, and weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes in the workplace such as diesel fumes. The symptoms can get worse with age.
A railroad COPD attorney could be able to assist injured workers in receiving reimbursement for medical expenses as well as pain and suffering. In some instances, the injured worker may receive a lump sum amount of money for the damages.
In a case commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended an railroad client in an action brought by a former employee alleging that leukemia developed in him after working for three different railroads from 1975 until 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 an uncommon and deadly cancer that affects organs' tissue and is a type of cancer that can be fatal. It is usually malignant tumors that can cause life-threatening complications like lung failure, respiratory distress or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is classified into three types: epithelial, biphasic, and sarcomatoid (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma with which it is diagnosed determines the length of time patients can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma patients have a greater chance of survival than those with sarcomatoid, or mixed type. Mesothelioma that is affecting the abdominal wall, peritoneal, or generally has a lower life expectation, however, some patients live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma, a form of cancer, affects railroad workers. They may claim compensation for medical expenses as well as lost wages, suffering and pain. They may also seek compensation for funeral expenses and emotional distress. A railroad lawyer copd can assist victims to receive the financial compensation they are entitled to.
Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for a Class I railroad client in a FELA case where the plaintiff claimed that he developed colon cancer as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust, second hand smoke and creosote throughout his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved extensive factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury delivered a unanimous verdict stating that there was no negligence, and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers may develop many illnesses that are related to their job. Lung cancer is possibly the most well-known ailment associated with railroad work, however, there are a variety of other diseases and conditions that can be linked to long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you have developed any of these ailments and wish to pursue a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case that occurred in Philadelphia County, we successfully represented a claim made by the Plaintiff who claimed that the development of chronic myeloidleukemia ("CML") as a consequence of his exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust in his time as an employee of the railroad. After a lengthy trial of two weeks and a jury verdict, the court affirmed a defense decision.
In the case of a New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. An ex-railroad employee claimed that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer as a result to his exposure to certain chemicals during his railroad employment. We argued, and the court ruled that the plaintiff previously granted himself the right to bring this claim after he signed a release in 1996 following a suit alleging a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to various cancer-causing chemicals which include asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes, which contain microscopic particles that penetrate into lung tissue, are a common cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breathe wheezing, coughing or wheezing as well as weight loss.
A successful claim for a respiratory illness like COPD requires evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. railroad lawsuit with experience can explain the various types of damages that are available in this type of situation during a complimentary one-on-one consultation.
Lung cancer is usually included in COPD cases for railroad workers. Our firm's lung attorneys are experienced in helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxic substances at work.
We were able preserve favorable trial court decisions and a minimal jury award for our client who suffered injuries in 2017 due to the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania which resulted in the release vinyl chloride. The client claimed that he needed medical monitoring because he was worried about developing cancer. This is a valid claim to FELA.
We obtained summary judgment in two cases that involved railroad workers who were diagnosed with COPD after working for a number of years in a rail yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs who filed their lawsuits in 2017 are not time-barred as they failed to conduct a reasonable online search for information regarding their illness or its connection to their railroad work.