Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers can be exposed to a variety of hazardous chemicals dusts, fumes, and dusts. Some illnesses among railroad workers are 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 claimant claimed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer as a result of his exposures to asbestos and diesel exhaust in his work at the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers may be exposed to toxic chemicals such as diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can cause serious health issues, such as lung cancer. Lung cancer can affect the lungs is a serious illness and is one of the most common diseases that affect former railroad workers.
The exposure to workplace toxins can result in other ailments such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing shortness of breath, and weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes in the workplace such as diesel fumes. The symptoms can become more severe as you get older.
A railroad COPD lawyer might be able help injured workers get compensation for medical expenses as well as suffering. In some instances, the injured worker may receive a lump sum amount of money for the damages.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented their railroad client in a matter that was filed in Albany, NY. The claim was brought by an ex-railroad employee who claimed to have developed leukemia following his time 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 the most rare and deadly type of cancer that affects organs' surrounding tissues it is a type of cancer that can be fatal. railroad workers cancer lawsuit is a malignant tumour that can lead to life-threatening complications, such as respiratory distress or lung failure. Mesothelioma comes in three different types: epithelial (epidermal), Sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma detected will determine how long a patient may expect to live. Patients with epithelial mesothelioma have a greater chance of survival than those who suffer from sarcomatoid or mixed type. Mesothelioma that is affecting the peritoneal or abdominal wall generally has a lower life expectation, however, some patients have a longer life span than the median.
Railroad workers who develop mesothelioma may seek compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, pain and suffering funeral expenses, and emotional distress. A skilled railroad lawsuit lawyer can help victims obtain 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 contracted colon cancer due to the exposure to diesel exhaust, second hand smoke and creosote throughout his 40 years working for railroads. The case involved extensive factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury unanimously found no fault or infraction of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are susceptible to contracting several illnesses related to their job. Lung cancer is probably the most well-known ailment related to railroad work, but there are many other illnesses and conditions that can be linked to long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you've developed any of these diseases and are looking to claim economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending an action brought by a plaintiff who claimed that he had developed chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to diesel exhaust and/or benzene during his time as railroad workers. The jury returned a defense verdict following an eight-week trial.
In a case that involved an action filed in New York, we obtained summary judgment for a railroad defendant. a former railroad employee alleged that he had developed bladder cancer as a result of exposure to a variety of substances during his railroad employment. We argued, and the court agreed that the plaintiff had earlier released his ability to bring this claim after he signed a release in 1996 following a previous suit which claimed a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed a variety of cancer-causing compounds, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These harmful fumes contain microscopic pieces that can penetrate deep into lung tissue. They are a typical cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and weight loss.
In order to prove that a respiratory issue such as COPD, has caused economic and non-economic damages it is necessary to prove both. A competent lawyer can explain the various types of damages that are available in this type of situation during a complimentary one-on-one consultation.
Railroad COPD cases typically involve claims for lung cancer as well. Our firm's experienced lung attorneys can assist clients through the process of submitting an effective FELA claim for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxins from work.
We were able to preserve favorable trial court rulings and a comparatively low federal jury award to the client who sustained injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment resulting in the release of vinyl chloride in 2017. The client argued that he needed medical attention due to the worry of developing cancer which is an acceptable claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers were diagnosed with COPD over a period of time working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits were time-barred because they failed to conduct a fair search on the internet for information on their illness and the connection to their work at the railroad.