Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of hazardous chemicals dusts, fumes and dusts. Certain illnesses of railroad workers can be fatal.
We secured 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 was diagnosed with lung carcinoma as a result of his exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos in his work at the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. These substances inhalable can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer. Lung cancer, which affects the lungs, can be deadly and is among the most frequent illnesses that affect former railroad employees.
Exposure to workplace toxins can also trigger other illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include breathing difficulties wheezing and coughing in shortness of breath and weight loss. COPD is often caused by long-term exposure to dust from the workplace and chemical fumes such as diesel fumes and smoke from idling locomotives. The symptoms may worsen as you get older.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able help injured workers receive compensation for medical expenses as well as pain and suffering. In certain situations an injured worker could receive a lump sum settlement for their damages.
In a case that was commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented an railroad client in a lawsuit brought by an ex-employee who claimed the cancer was caused by leukemia after working for three different railroads from 1975 to 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 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 type (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma with which it is diagnosed determines how long patients are expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma is more likely to have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid or mixed types. Mesothelioma that is affecting the abdominal wall, peritoneal, or generally has a shorter duration, however some patients have a longer life span than the median.
Mesothelioma, a form of cancer, affects railroad workers. They may seek compensation for their medical expenses along with lost wages and suffering and pain. They can also claim compensation for funeral expenses and emotional anxiety. A qualified railroad lawsuit copd attorney will 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 Class I railroad client in a FELA case where plaintiff alleged that he developed colon cancer due to the exposure to diesel exhaust in second hand smoke as well as creosote over the course of his 40 years of railroad service. The jury heard a wide array of scientific and medical evidence was presented. The jury returned 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 several diseases that are linked to their job. Lung cancer is perhaps the most familiar disease associated with 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 assist you if you've been diagnosed with one of these conditions and want to claim economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully defended an action brought by an individual who claimed he was suffering from chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to diesel exhaust and/or benzene during his time as railroad workers. After railroad cancer lawsuit -week trial and a jury verdict, the court affirmed with a defense verdict.
In a case involving a lawsuit filed in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. In this case, an ex-railroad employee claimed that he developed bladder cancer as a result of his exposure to a number of substances during his time working for the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right file this suit when he signed an agreement in 1996 following a prior lawsuit alleging a different kind of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of cancer-causing chemicals, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes that contain microscopic particles that reach deep into lung tissue, are a major cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is characterised by shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and weight loss.
A successful claim for a respiratory disease such as COPD requires the evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. A qualified attorney can explain the various damages available in this kind of case, during a free consultation.
Lung cancer is often a factor in COPD cases involving railroads. Our firm's lung attorneys are skilled in helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxic substances at work.
We were able to preserve favorable court rulings in trial courts and a minimal federal jury award to the client who sustained injuries resulting from the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment resulting in the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client claimed he needed medical supervision because he was worried about developing cancer. This is a valid claim in FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers suffered from COPD after several years of working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that the plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits were time-barred because they did not conduct a thorough search on the internet to find information about their condition and its relation to their railroad jobs.