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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a wide range of dangerous chemical fumes, dusts and chemicals. Some illnesses among railroad workers are 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 claimant claimed that he had developed lung cancer as the result of exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust during his railroad employment.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers may be exposed to toxic chemicals such as diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. Inhaling Bladder cancer lawsuit can lead to serious health issues, including lung cancer. union pacific railroad lawsuit , which affects the lungs is a serious illness and is one of the most common diseases that affect former railroad employees.
cancer lawsuits to workplace toxins can cause other illnesses that can lead to other conditions, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, and weight loss. COPD is often result of long-term exposure to dust in the workplace and chemical fumes such as diesel fumes and smoke from idle locomotives. The symptoms can get worse as you get older.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able assist injured workers in receiving compensation for medical bills as well as suffering. In some instances injured workers can receive a lump-sum payment for their damages.
In a case commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented a railroad client in the case of 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 granted a summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the action.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, the most rare and deadly type of cancer that affects organs' tissue, is a form of cancer that could be fatal. It is a malignant tumour that can lead to life-threatening complications like respiratory distress or lung failure. Mesothelioma is found in three distinct kinds which include epithelial (epidermal), sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed will determine the length of time that a patient could expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma sufferers have a greater chance of survival than those who suffer from sarcomatoid or mixed type. People who are diagnosed with mesothelioma affecting the abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall typically have shorter life expectancies however, some individuals live longer than the median.
Railroad workers who are diagnosed with mesothelioma may seek compensation for medical expenses and lost wages, as well as pain and suffering funeral expenses, and emotional anxiety. A qualified railroad lawsuit copd attorney can assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they deserve.
In a FELA lawsuit, obtained an appeal verdict for a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he developed colon cancer because of the exposure to diesel fumes, secondhand smoke and creosote over his 40 years of railroad work. The jury heard a wide array of scientific and medical evidence was presented. The jury was unanimous in finding that there was no breach of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are susceptible to contracting many illnesses that are related to their work. Lung cancer is the most frequent disease that is that affects railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions that could be related to exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. If you've contracted one of these diseases, a lawyer for train accidents can assist you in filing an action under FELA to claim compensation for your economic and non-economic losses.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully represented a case filed by a plaintiff who claimed that he had developed chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust when he was a railroad worker. The jury ruled in favor of the defense after a two-week trial.
In the case of a New York case, we obtained summary judgement on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former railroad employee claimed that he developed cancer of the bladder due to his exposure to certain substances during his time at the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right to pursue this lawsuit when he signed 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 toxic fumes, that contain microscopic particles that can penetrate into lung tissues, are a common cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breath wheezing, coughing or wheezing as well as weight loss.
A successful claim for a respiratory disorder such as COPD requires proof of both economic and non-economic losses. An experienced attorney can help you understand the various damages that are available in this type of case, during a free consultation.
Railroad COPD cases typically involve claims for lung cancer 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 preserve favorable trial court decisions and a minimal jury award for our client, who suffered injuries in 2017 due to the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania which resulted in the release of vinyl chloride. The client argued that he needed medical monitoring due to the worry of developing cancer which is an appropriate claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgment in two cases involving railroad workers who were diagnosed with COPD after working for a number of years in a yard for railroads. The court ruled plaintiffs who filed their lawsuits in 2017 are not time-barred as they failed to conduct a reasonable internet search for information regarding their illness or its connection to their railroad job.