Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers can be exposed to a myriad of dangerous chemicals such as dusts, fumes and smogs. Some illnesses among railroad workers are fatal.
We secured 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 claimant alleged he developed lung cancer as the consequence of his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust while working in the railroad.
railroad lawsuit may be exposed to toxic chemicals such as diesel exhaust solvents, fuels, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can trigger serious health issues, including lung cancer. Lung cancer can affect the lungs, can be deadly and is among the most common diseases that affect former railroad employees.
The exposure to workplace toxins can also lead to other conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness in the morning, difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, as well as weight loss. COPD can be caused by exposure to dust from the workplace and chemical fumes such as smoke and diesel fumes from idling locomotives. The symptoms may become worse with age.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able assist injured workers in receiving compensation for medical bills and pain and suffering. In some instances, the injured worker may receive a lump sum settlement to cover his or her damages.
In a matter that was filed in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended a railroad client in a lawsuit brought by a former employee alleging that he developed leukemia cancer after working for three different railroads between 1975 and 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 matter.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare, but deadly form of cancer that affects tissues surrounding organs. It is a malignant cancer that can cause life-threatening complications, like respiratory distress or lung failure. Mesothelioma is available in three types which include epithelial (epidermal), sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed determines the length of time patients are expected to live. Patients with epithelial mesothelioma have a greater chance of survival than those with sarcomatoid or mixed type. Patients diagnosed with mesothelioma of abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall typically have shorter life expectancies however, some individuals live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma is one of the cancers that affects railroad workers. They can seek compensation for their medical expenses loss of wages, suffering. They can also claim compensation for funeral costs and emotional distress. A railroad lawyer copd can assist victims in receiving 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 in which the plaintiff claimed that he had developed colon cancer due to the exposure to diesel exhaust as well as 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 was unanimous in finding no negligence or violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are at risk of many illnesses that can be linked to their work. Lung cancer may be the most frequent illness for railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions that are caused by exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. If you've developed one of these diseases an attorney for train accidents can assist you in filing an action under FELA to get compensation for your non-economic and economic losses.
In an instance that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully secured a defense for the Plaintiff who claimed that he developed chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") as a consequence of his exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust during his career as an employee of the railroad. The jury returned a verdict in defense following a 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 as a result to his exposure to certain chemicals during his time at the railroad. We argued, and the court agreed that the plaintiff previously released his ability to bring this claim when the release was signed in 1996 following a previous suit that claimed a different kind of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed many cancer-causing compounds that cause cancer, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These poisonous fumes contain microscopic particles that can penetrate into the lung tissue. They are a common cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is characterized as shortness of breathe wheezing, coughing and weight loss.
To prove that a respiratory condition like COPD is causing economic and non-economic damage you must prove both. A competent lawyer can explain the various types of damages that are that can be claimed in this case during a free one-on-one consultation.
COPD cases involving railroad workers often result in lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's experienced lung lawyers can guide clients through the process of filing an effective FELA claim for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxins from work.
We were able to preserve favorable trial court decisions and a modest jury award for our client who sustained injuries in 2017 due to the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania which led to the release of vinyl chloride. The client claimed that he required medical attention due to the risk of developing cancer which is an appropriate claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgment in two cases involving railroad workers who suffered from COPD after working for a number of years in a rail yard. The court ruled that the plaintiffs filed in 2017 were barred from filing a lawsuit because they failed to conduct a reasonable search on the internet to find information about their condition and its connection to their railroad jobs.