Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers can be exposed to a variety of hazardous chemicals dusts, fumes, and dusts. Certain illnesses of railroad workers can be fatal.
We obtained a defense 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 he developed lung cancer as the result of his exposure asbestos and diesel exhaust during his work at the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed to harmful chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. These chemicals inhalable can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a disease that affects the lungs can be fatal and is among the most common diseases that affect former railroad employees.
Exposure to workplace toxins may cause other diseases, such as chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath as well as coughing and wheezing, and weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes during work which includes diesel fumes. Symptoms may worsen with the onset of.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able to help injured workers receive compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering. In some instances an injured worker may receive a lump-sum payment for their injuries.
In a case that was commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended an railroad client in a lawsuit brought by an employee who claimed that leukemia cancer developed after working for three different railroads from 1975 to 2007. Plaintiff sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. class action lawsuit against railroads granted a summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the matter.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare, but fatal form of cancer that affects the tissues that surround organs. It is generally malignant tumors that can cause life-threatening complications like lung failure, respiratory distress or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma comes in three different kinds: epithelial (epidermal) and Sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).
The mesothelioma type that is diagnosed determines the length of time patients are expected to live. Patients with epithelial mesothelioma have a higher survival rate over those with sarcomatoid and mixed type. Those who are diagnosed with mesothelioma in the peritoneal wall or abdominal cavity typically have shorter lives however, some individuals live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects railroad workers. They can seek compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, pain and suffering. They may also seek compensation for funeral expenses and emotional distress. A railroad lawsuit lawyer can assist victims in receiving 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 the plaintiff claimed that he developed colon cancer as a result of the exposure to diesel exhaust as well as second hand smoke and creosote during his 40 years working for railroads. Extensive medical and scientific testimony was presented. The jury unanimously found that there was no breach of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are at risk for several illnesses that can be linked to their job. Lung cancer may be the most common disease that affects railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions that can be caused by exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. If you have developed one of these conditions and have been injured in a train crash, a lawyer can assist you in filing an claim under FELA to recover your economic and non-economic losses.
In a case that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully defended a claim brought by an individual who claimed he contracted chronic myeloidleukemia ("CML") as the result of his occupational exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene in his time as railroad workers. After a two-week long trial the jury returned with a defense verdict.
In a case involving an action filed in New York, we obtained summary judgment for a railroad defendant in which an ex-railroad employee claimed that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer as a result of the exposure to a variety of substances during his time working for the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right bring the suit when signing an agreement in 1996 following a previous lawsuit claiming a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed many cancer-causing compounds that cause cancer, 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 diseases like COPD. COPD is characterised by shortness of breathe wheezing, coughing, and weight loss.
A successful claim for a respiratory disease like COPD requires evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. A competent attorney can provide the various damages that are available in this particular case in a no-cost consultation.
Railroad COPD cases usually include lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's lung lawyers are adept at helping clients file a successful FELA case for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxic chemicals at work.
We were able to secure favorable trial court rulings and a modest federal jury award to one client who suffered injuries resulting from the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which resulted in the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client claimed he needed medical monitoring due to his fear of developing cancer, which is a valid claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgment in two cases that involved railroad workers who were diagnosed with COPD after working for a number of years in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits were time-barred since they did not conduct a thorough search on the internet for information regarding their condition and its connection to their jobs in the railroad.