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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of dangerous chemicals dusts, fumes, and dusts. Some of the illnesses that affect railroad workers can be fatal.
In a FELA asbestos case, we secured the defense verdict of a jury our client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer as a result of exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust during his time working in the railroad.
Bladder cancer lawsuit can be exposed to toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer. Lung cancer, which affects the lungs can be fatal and is among the most common diseases that affect former railroad employees.
The exposure to workplace toxins can cause other health issues that include chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include breathing problems, coughing and wheezing shortness of breath, and weight loss. COPD is caused by exposure to chemical fumes at work, including diesel fumes. The symptoms can become more severe as you get older.
A railroad COPD attorney could be able to help injured workers receive compensation for medical expenses as well as pain and suffering. In certain situations the injured worker could receive a lump sum settlement for the damages.
In a case commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended an railroad client in a lawsuit brought by a former employee alleging that leukemia developed in him after working for three different railroads from 1975 to 2007. Plaintiff claimed damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the case.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly type of cancer that affects the tissues that surround organs. It is a malignant tumor that can cause life-threatening complications, such as lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma comes in three different types that include epithelial (epidermal), the sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed determines the length of time patients can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma patients have a higher rate of survival than those with sarcomatoid, or mixed type. People who are diagnosed with mesothelioma of abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall generally have a shorter life expectancy but some do live longer than the median.
Leukemia lawsuit is a type of cancer that affects railroad workers. They can be awarded compensation for medical expenses along with lost wages and pain and suffering. They can also claim compensation for funeral expenses and emotional stress. A skilled railroad lawsuit lawyer can assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they deserve.
In a FELA lawsuit, an appeal verdict for a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff claimed that he was suffering from colon cancer due to his exposure to diesel fumes, second-hand smoke and creosote in his 40 years of railroad work. Extensive medical and scientific testimony was presented. The jury unanimously found no fault or infraction of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are susceptible to several diseases that are connected to their job. Lung cancer may be the most frequent illness associated with railroad workers, however, there are other illnesses and conditions that are connected to exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. A train accident lawyer can help those who have been affected by any of these ailments and would like to claim economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending a claim filed by one of the plaintiffs who claimed that he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") as a result of his occupational exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene during his career as railroad workers. After a two-week trial and a jury verdict, the court affirmed a defense decision.
In a case involving the filing of a suit in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. In this case, the former employee of the railroad claimed that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer due to his exposure to a number of substances in his employment at the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived the right to pursue this lawsuit when the agreement was signed in 1996 following the filing of a lawsuit alleging a different kind of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed a variety of cancer-causing compounds, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes that contain microscopic particles that can reach deep into lung tissues, are a common cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is characterised by shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. It can also cause weight loss and difficulty sleeping.
A successful claim for a respiratory condition such as COPD requires the evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. An experienced attorney can help you understand the types damages available in this type of case, during a free consultation.
Railroad COPD cases usually involve lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's lung lawyers are adept at helping clients file a successful FELA case for lung cancer caused by toxic exposures at work.
Leukemia lawsuit preserved favorable court rulings in trial courts and a modest federal jury award to the client who sustained injuries resulting from the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment resulting in the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client claimed that he needed medical treatment because he was worried about developing cancer. This is a valid claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers were diagnosed with COPD after several years of working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that plaintiffs who filed their lawsuits in 2017 are not time-barred since they did not conduct a reasonable search on the internet for information on their condition or its connection to their railroad employment.