Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of hazardous substances, dusts, and fumes. Certain diseases of railroad workers could be fatal.
In the case of a FELA asbestos case, we secured an appeal verdict for our client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he suffered from lung carcinoma as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos while working for the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. Inhaling these substances can lead to serious health issues, including lung cancer. Lung cancer can be fatal and is the most prevalent illness among former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins can cause other health issues, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness and difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, as well as weight loss. COPD is caused by exposure to chemical fumes during work which includes diesel fumes. Symptoms may worsen with the onset of.
A railroad COPD attorney might 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 settlement to cover his or her losses.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented their railroad client in a case that was filed in Albany, NY. The claim was brought by a former railroad employee who claimed to have contracted leukemia after working for three railroads from 1975 and 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 form of cancer that affects tissues surrounding organs. It is generally a malignant tumor that could cause serious and life-threatening complications such as lung failure, respiratory distress or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma can be found in three different kinds of epithelial (epidermal), Sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma detected will determine the length of time that a patient could expect to survive. Those with epithelial mesothelioma have a higher rate of survival than those with sarcomatoid or mixed type. Mesothelioma of the abdominal wall, peritoneal, or generally has a lower life time, but some live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects railroad workers. They can be awarded compensation for medical expenses along with lost wages and suffering. They can also claim compensation for funeral expenses and emotional anxiety. A skilled railroad lawsuit lawyer can help victims obtain the financial compensation they need.
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 due to his exposure to diesel exhaust in second hand smoke as well as creosote during his 40 years of railroad employment. The case involved extensive scientific, medical and factual evidence. The jury unanimously found no negligence or violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are at risk of various diseases that are connected to their work. Lung cancer is the most prevalent disease for railroad workers, however, there are other illnesses and conditions which can be connected to exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you've developed one of these conditions and would like to pursue a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case involving Philadelphia County, we successfully defended an action filed by the plaintiff who claimed he had developed chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust during his time as railroad worker. After a trial lasting two weeks and a jury verdict, the court affirmed a defense decision.
In a case involving the filing of a suit in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. In this case, an ex-railroad worker claimed that he developed bladder cancer as a result of his exposure to a number of chemicals during his time at the railroad. We argued, and the court agreed that the plaintiff had already granted himself the right to bring this claim after he signed a release in 1996 following a previous suit that claimed a different kind of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to many cancer-causing compounds such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. These harmful fumes, which contain microscopic particulates that can reach deep into lung tissue, are a major cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is characterised by shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing. It can also cause weight loss and difficulty sleeping.
In order to prove that a respiratory issue such as COPD that has resulted in economic and non-economic damage, you must provide both. A competent attorney can provide the types damages available in this particular case during a free consultation.
Railroad COPD cases typically involve claims for lung cancer as well. Our firm's experienced lung lawyers can guide clients through the process of submitting a successful FELA claim for lung cancer resulting from exposure to toxins at work.
We were able to secure favorable trial court decisions and a small jury award to our client who suffered injuries in 2017 due to the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania which led to the release vinyl chloride. The client claimed he required medical attention due to the possibility of developing cancer, which is an appropriate claim under FELA.
railroad controls limited lawsuit obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers were diagnosed with COPD after several years of working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that plaintiffs filed in 2017 were barred from filing a lawsuit because they did not conduct a reasonable search of the internet for information about their condition and its connection to their jobs in the railroad.