Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a wide range of hazardous chemicals, dusts and fumes. Railroad Cancer Lawsuit Settlements of railroad workers can be fatal.
In an FELA asbestos case, we secured an appeal verdict for our client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The plaintiff claimed that he developed lung cancer as a result of his exposures 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. These substances inhalable can cause serious health problems including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most frequent illness among former railroad workers.
Exposure to toxins in the workplace can cause other illnesses like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness and difficulty breathing, wheezing and coughing, and weight loss. COPD is caused by exposure to chemical fumes during work such as diesel fumes. The symptoms can become more severe as you get older.
A railroad COPD attorney may be able help injured workers receive reimbursement for medical expenses and suffering. In certain cases, the injured worker may receive a lump sum amount of money for his or her damages.
In a lawsuit that was brought in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended the railroad client in a lawsuit brought by an ex-employee alleging that he developed leukemia cancer after working for three different railroads from 1975 to 2007. Plaintiff sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted a summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the case.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly form of cancer that affects the tissues surrounding organs. It is a malignant cancer that can lead to life-threatening complications like lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma has three types: epithelial sarcomatoid and biphasic (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma detected will determine how long a patient can expect to survive. Epithelial mesothelioma can have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid or mixed types. Mesothelioma of the abdominal wall, peritoneal, or typically has a shorter expectation, however, some patients have a longer life span than the median.
Railroad workers who develop mesothelioma are entitled to compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, suffering and pain funeral expenses, and emotional stress. A qualified railroad attorney copd lawyer will assist victims to receive the financial compensation they need.
In a FELA lawsuit, the plaintiff obtained the defense verdict of a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff claimed that he suffered from colon cancer as a result of the exposure to diesel fumes, second-hand smoke and creosote during his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved a lot of factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury delivered a unanimous verdict finding that there was no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers can develop several illnesses related to their job. Lung cancer could be the most frequent illness for railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions that are connected to exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. A train accident lawyer can help you if you've developed any of these illnesses and would like to file a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In the case, which took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending a claim filed by the Plaintiff who claimed that he contracted chronic myeloidleukemia ("CML") as a result of his occupational exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene in his time as a railroad worker. The jury ruled in favor of the defense after the two-week trial.
In an New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former employee of the railroad claimed that he developed cancer of the bladder because of his exposure to certain chemicals during his railroad employment. We argued, and the court agreed that the plaintiff previously waived his right to bring the claim when the release was signed in 1996 following a prior suit in which he claimed a different form of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed various cancer-causing chemicals that cause cancer, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes, that contain microscopic particles of particulates that could penetrate into lung tissue, are a major cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and weight loss.
To prove that a respiratory condition, such as COPD, has caused economic and non-economic harm you must prove both. A skilled lawyer can discuss the different types of damages available in this type of case during a no-cost one-on-one consultation.
Railroad COPD cases often include lung cancer claims as well. Our lung lawyers have years of experience helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxic chemicals at work.
We were able to secure favorable court rulings in trial courts and a minimal federal jury award for the client who sustained injuries resulting from the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which led to the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client claimed that he needed medical monitoring because he was worried about developing cancer. This is a valid argument in FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers suffered from COPD following several years of working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that the plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits were time-barred due to their inability to conduct a reasonable search of the internet for information about their condition and its connection to their jobs in the railroad.