Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers can be exposed to a myriad of hazardous chemicals, dusts and fumes. Some of the illnesses that affect railroad workers can be fatal.
In the case of a FELA asbestos case, we secured a defense verdict from a jury for our client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he had developed lung carcinoma as a result from his exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos while working for the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed harmful chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. These substances inhalable can cause serious health problems including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a lung cancer that affects people can be fatal and is one of the most prevalent illnesses that affect former railroad employees.
The exposure to workplace toxins could also cause other conditions like chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include breathing problems wheezing and coughing and shortness of breath, as well as weight loss. COPD is often caused by exposure to workplace dust and chemical fumes, such as smoke and diesel fumes from engines that are idle. The symptoms can get worse as you get older.
A railroad COPD lawyer might be able help injured workers get compensation for medical bills and pain and suffering. In some instances, an injured worker can receive a lump-sum payment for their injuries.
In a matter that was filed in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented the railroad client against an action brought by an employee who claimed that leukemia developed in him after working for three different railroads between 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court dismissed the case and granted summary judgment to the railroad client.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, an uncommon and deadly cancer that affects organs' tissues it is a type of cancer that could be fatal. It is a malignant tumour that can lead to life-threatening complications like lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma is found in three distinct types which include epithelial (epidermal) and Sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed determines the length of time patients can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma is more likely to have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid or mixed kinds. Patients diagnosed with mesothelioma in the abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall typically have shorter lives, although some people survive longer than the median.
Mesothelioma patients on railroads can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, suffering and pain funeral costs, as well as emotional distress. A qualified railroad lawsuit lawyer will assist victims to receive 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 in which the plaintiff claimed that he developed colon cancer as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust smoke, second hand smoke and creosote in his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved extensive factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury was unanimously ruled that there was no negligence or violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad employees are at risk of a variety of illnesses that can be linked to their work. Lung cancer may be the most common disease that affects railroad workers but there are other diseases and conditions which can be linked to long term exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. If you've contracted one of these illnesses an attorney for train accidents can help you file an appeal under FELA to claim compensation for your economic and non-economic losses.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully defense of an action filed by an individual who claimed he had developed chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to his occupational exposures to diesel exhaust and/or benzene during his time as railroad worker. The jury returned a verdict in defense following a two-week trial.
In a case involving the filing of a suit in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of a railroad defendant in which an ex-railroad employee claimed that he developed bladder cancer due to his exposure to a number of substances during his time working for the railroad. We argued and the court ruled that the plaintiff had already granted himself the right to pursue this claim when signing a release 1996 following a lawsuit which claimed a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed a variety of cancer-causing compounds, including diesel exhaust and asbestos. These harmful fumes, which contain microscopic particles that penetrate deep into lung tissue, are a frequent cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is characterised by shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, weight loss and difficulty sleeping.
To prove that a respiratory condition, such as COPD, has caused economic and non-economic harm, you must provide both. An experienced attorney can help you understand the various damages available in this kind of case during a complimentary consultation.
Railroad COPD cases usually include lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's lung attorneys are experienced in helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer that was caused by toxic exposures at work.
Kidney cancer lawsuit preserved favorable court rulings in trial courts as well as a small federal jury award to one of our clients who suffered injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment that led to the release vinyl chloride in 2017. The client claimed that he required medical supervision as he was concerned about developing cancer. This is a valid claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgment in two cases involving railroad workers who were diagnosed with COPD after working for several years in a rail yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs in the 2017 lawsuits were barred because they failed to conduct a fair search on the internet for information about their condition and its connection to their railroad job.