Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of dangerous chemicals such as dusts, fumes and smogs. Some of the illnesses that affect 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 developed lung cancer as the result of his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust during his work at 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 problems, including lung cancer. Lung cancer, which affects the lungs can be fatal and is among the most common diseases that affect former railroad employees.
Exposure to workplace toxins can also lead to other conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, and weight loss. COPD is caused by exposure to chemical fumes during work, including diesel fumes. The symptoms can become more severe as you get older.
A railroad COPD lawyer might be able help injured workers obtain compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering. In certain situations, the injured worker may receive a lump sum settlement for his or her damages.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a matter that was filed in Albany, NY. The lawsuit was filed by an ex-railroad worker who claimed that she had contracted leukemia while working for three railroads between 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff claimed damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted a summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the matter.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is the most rare and deadly type of cancer that affects organs' surrounding tissues that are located in the body, is a kind of cancer that could be fatal. It is a malignant tumour that can lead to life-threatening complications, such as respiratory distress or lung failure. Mesothelioma is classified into three types: epithelial, biphasic and sarcomatoid (mixed type).
cancer lawsuits of mesothelioma detected will determine the length of time a patient can expect to survive. Epithelial mesothelioma is more likely to have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed types. Mesothelioma that affects the abdominal wall, peritoneal, or generally has a lower life time, but some live longer than the median.
Railroad workers who develop mesothelioma can seek compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, pain and suffering funeral costs, as well as emotional stress. A skilled railroad lawyer copd attorney 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 developed colon cancer as a result of the exposure to diesel exhaust, second hand smoke and creosote in his 40 years of railroad service. Extensive fact, medical and scientific evidence was presented. The jury unanimously found that there was no breach of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are susceptible to various ailments that can be related to their job. Lung cancer is probably the most well-known disease related to railroad work, however there are other ailments and diseases that are triggered by long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you have developed one of these conditions and are looking 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 the result of his occupational exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene during his career as railway worker. After a two-week trial and a jury verdict, the court affirmed with a defense verdict.
In a New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former railroad employee claimed that he developed bladder cancer because of his exposure to certain substances during his time at the railroad. We argued and the court ruled that the plaintiff previously given up the right to pursue this claim when signing a release 1996 following a lawsuit alleging a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed numerous cancer-causing substances such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. These harmful fumes, which contain microscopic particles of particulates that could penetrate deep into lung tissues, are a common cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breath wheezing, coughing and weight loss.
In order to prove that a respiratory problem, such as COPD is causing economic and non-economic damages you must prove both. A qualified attorney will be able to explain the various damages available in this type of case during a complimentary consultation.
Railroad COPD cases often involve claims for lung cancer as well. Our experienced lung lawyers can assist clients through the process of filing a successful FELA claim for lung cancer that is caused by exposure to toxins at work.
We were able save favorable trial court decisions and a modest jury award to our client who suffered injuries in 2017 as a result of the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania that led to the release vinyl chloride. The client claimed that he needed medical treatment because he was afraid of developing cancer. This is a valid claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers suffered from COPD after several years of working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits were time-barred because they failed to conduct a thorough search on the internet for information regarding their illness and its relationship to their jobs in the railroad.