Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of dangerous chemicals, dusts and fumes. Certain diseases of railroad workers could be fatal.
In the case of a FELA asbestos case, we obtained a defense jury verdict for our client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer as a consequence of his exposures to diesel exhaust and asbestos during his railroad employment.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers can be exposed to toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. Inhaling these chemicals can lead to serious health issues, such as lung cancer. Bladder cancer lawsuit can affect the lungs, can be deadly and is one of the most common illnesses affecting former railroad workers.
Exposure to toxins in the workplace can cause other illnesses including chronic obstructive lung 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 which includes diesel fumes. The symptoms may get worse as you age.
A railroad COPD attorney may be able assist injured workers in receiving reimbursement for medical expenses as well as suffering. In certain cases, the injured worker may receive an amount in lump sum for the damages.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a lawsuit that was filed in Albany, NY. The lawsuit was filed by an employee of the railroad who claimed to have contracted leukemia after working for three railroads between 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. cancer lawsuits dismissed the case and granted summary judgment to the railroad client.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly cancer that affects tissues surrounding organs, is a form of cancer that is fatal. It is a malignant tumour that can lead to life-threatening complications, such as respiratory distress or lung failure. Mesothelioma is found in three distinct kinds of epithelial (epidermal), Sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma with which it is diagnosed determines the length of time patients are expected to live. Bladder cancer lawsuit has a greater survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed kinds. People diagnosed with mesothelioma affecting the abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall typically have shorter life expectancies but some do live longer than the median.
Bladder cancer lawsuit is a type of cancer that affects railroad workers. They may claim compensation for medical expenses as well as lost wages, pain and suffering. They may also seek compensation for funeral costs and emotional anxiety. A skilled railroad lawyer copd attorney can assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they are entitled to.
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 in second hand smoke as well as creosote in his 40 years working for railroads. A wide range of medical and scientific testimony 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 may develop several illnesses related to their job. Lung cancer is perhaps the most familiar disease that is linked to railroad work however, there are a variety of other ailments and diseases that are linked to long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, 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 action under FELA to get compensation for your non-economic and economic losses.
In a case involving Philadelphia County, we successfully defended an action brought by a plaintiff who claimed that he was suffering from chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to diesel exhaust and/or benzene when he was a railroad worker. The jury returned a verdict in defense after the two-week trial.
In a case involving the filing of a lawsuit in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of 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 railroad employment. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right to file this suit when he signed an agreement in 1996 following the filing of a lawsuit that claimed a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to numerous cancer-causing substances, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These harmful fumes, which contain microscopic particles that penetrate deep into lung tissue, are a major cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is known for its shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. It can also cause weight loss and difficulty sleeping.
To prove that a respiratory problem, such as COPD that has resulted in economic and non-economic harm You must document both. A competent lawyer can explain the different types of damages available in this type of situation during a complimentary one-on-one consultation.
Lung cancer is a common factor in COPD cases involving railroad workers. Our lung lawyers are experienced in helping clients file a successful FELA case for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxic chemicals at work.
We were able successfully preserve favorable trial court rulings and a minimal federal jury award for a client who suffered from injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which resulted in the release of vinyl chloride in 2017. The client claimed he needed medical attention as he was concerned about developing cancer. This is a valid argument in FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers were diagnosed with COPD following a number of years working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits are time-barred since they did not conduct a reasonable online search for information on their condition or its connection to their job at the railroad.