Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of dangerous chemicals dusts, fumes and dusts. Certain illnesses of railroad workers can be fatal.
In an FELA asbestos case, we obtained an appeal verdict for our client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The plaintiff claimed that he had developed lung cancer as a consequence of his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust in his work at the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed to harmful chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. Inhaling these substances can lead to serious health problems, including lung cancer. Lung cancer can be fatal and is the most prevalent illness among former railroad workers.
Exposure to toxins in the workplace can cause other illnesses that can lead to other conditions, like chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, shortness of breath and weight loss. COPD is often caused by long-term exposure to dust from the workplace and chemical fumes like diesel fumes and smoke from the engines that idle. The symptoms can get worse as you age.
A railroad COPD attorney might be able to assist injured workers in receiving reimbursement for medical expenses and suffering. In certain cases an injured worker may receive a lump-sum payment for their injuries.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a matter that was filed in Albany, NY. The claim was filed by an ex-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 granted summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the case.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly type of cancer that affects tissues that surround organs. It is a malignant tumor that can cause life-threatening complications like lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma is composed of three types: epithelial biphasic, and sarcomatoid (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma diagnosed will determine how long a patient may expect to survive. Patients with epithelial mesothelioma have a better survival rate than those who suffer from sarcomatoid or mixed type. Mesothelioma that is affecting the abdominal wall or peritoneal area usually has a shorter life duration, however some patients have a longer life span than the median.
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects railroad workers. They may seek compensation for medical expenses along with lost wages and suffering and pain. Bladder cancer lawsuit may also seek compensation for funeral expenses and emotional stress. A skilled railroad lawsuit copd attorney can assist victims to obtain the financial compensation they need.
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 had developed colon cancer as a result of the exposure to diesel exhaust smoke, second hand smoke and creosote over the course of his 40 years of railroad work. Extensive medical and scientific testimony was presented. The jury voted unanimously verdict finding no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad employees are at risk of a variety of illnesses that can be linked to their work. Lung cancer could be the most frequent illness associated with railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions that can be related to exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. If you've developed one of these conditions, a train accident lawyer can help you file a claim under FELA to claim compensation for your economic and non-economic losses.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully defense of an action brought by a plaintiff who claimed that he was suffering from chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to diesel exhaust and/or benzene while working as a railroad worker. After a lengthy trial of two weeks the jury reaffirmed a defense decision.
In a case involving an action filed in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of a railroad defendant in which the former employee of the railroad claimed that he had developed bladder cancer due to his exposure to a range of chemicals during his time at the railroad. We argued, and the court agreed that the plaintiff previously given up the right to pursue this claim when signing a release in 1996 following a previous suit that claimed a different kind of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to numerous cancer-causing substances which include asbestos and diesel exhaust. These harmful fumes contain microscopic pieces that can penetrate deep into the lung tissue. They are a frequent cause of chronic diseases like COPD. COPD is known as shortness of breath wheezing, coughing and weight loss.
Bladder cancer lawsuit for a respiratory disease such as COPD requires the evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. A qualified lawyer can explain the different types of damages available in this type of case during a no-cost one-on-one consultation.
Lung cancer is often included 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 fumes at work.
We successfully preserved favorable court rulings in trial courts and a modest federal jury award to a client who suffered from injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which led to the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. Leukemia lawsuit argued that he needed medical monitoring due to his fear of developing cancer, which is an acceptable claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers were diagnosed with COPD after several years of working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits are barred due to the fact that they did not conduct a reasonable online search for information regarding their illness or its connection to their railroad job.