Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers can be exposed to a myriad of hazardous chemicals dusts, fumes and dusts. cancer lawsuits can be 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 plaintiff claimed he developed lung cancer as the result of his exposure asbestos and diesel exhaust while working in the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed to toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. These chemicals inhalable can cause serious health issues, such as 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.
Exposure to workplace toxins can cause other illnesses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include breathing difficulties wheezing and coughing shortness of breath, and weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes in the workplace such as diesel fumes. The symptoms can become more severe as you age.
A railroad COPD attorney could be able to help injured workers receive compensation for their medical bills as well as pain and suffering. In certain cases the injured worker could receive an amount in lump sum for the damages incurred.
In a case that was commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented the railroad client in an action brought by an employee who claimed that he developed leukemia cancer after working for three different railroads from 1975 until 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 and deadly cancer that affects tissues surrounding organs it is a type of cancer that can be fatal. It is typically a malignant tumor that can cause life-threatening complications like respiratory distress, lung failure or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is classified into three types: epithelial biphasic and sarcomatoid (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma detected will determine the length of time a patient can be expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma can have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed types. union pacific railroad lawsuit diagnosed with mesothelioma in the abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall generally have lower life expectancies but some do live longer than the median.
Railroad workers who develop mesothelioma may seek compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, suffering and pain funeral costs, as well as emotional distress. A railroad lawsuit lawyer can 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 where the plaintiff claimed that he contracted colon cancer as a result of the exposure to diesel exhaust, second hand smoke and creosote over the course of his 40 years of railroad service. cancer lawsuit and scientific evidence was presented. The jury rendered a unanimous verdict finding that there was no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are susceptible to many diseases that are connected to their job. Lung cancer may be the most frequent disease that is that affects railroad workers but there are other diseases and conditions that can be caused by exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. If you've developed one of these illnesses, a train accident lawyer can assist you in filing an action under FELA to get compensation for your non-economic and economic losses.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully defense of an action brought by an individual who claimed he was suffering from chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to his occupational exposures to diesel exhaust and/or benzene when he was a railroad worker. The jury returned a defense verdict following the two-week trial.
In an New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former railroad employee claimed that he developed bladder cancer 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 bring this suit when signing an agreement in 1996 following the filing of a lawsuit that claimed a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of cancer-causing chemicals, including diesel exhaust and asbestos. These toxic fumes that contain microscopic particles of particulates that could reach deep into lung tissue, are a major cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is known for its shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, weight loss and difficulty sleeping.
A successful claim for a respiratory condition such as COPD requires proof of both economic and non-economic losses. An experienced attorney can help you understand the types damages available in this particular case in a no-cost consultation.
Lung cancer is a common factor in COPD cases for railroad workers. Our firm's experienced lung lawyers can guide clients through the process of submitting an effective FELA claim for lung cancer resulting from exposure to toxins from work.
We were able to secure favorable court rulings in trial courts and a minimal federal jury award for one client who suffered injuries resulting from the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which led to the release of vinyl chloride in 2017. The client argued that he needed medical treatment due to the fear of developing cancer, which is an acceptable claim under FELA.
Bladder cancer lawsuit won summary judgment in two cases involving railroad workers who were diagnosed with COPD after working for a number of years in a rail yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs the 2017 lawsuits were time-barred as they failed to conduct a reasonable search on the internet for information regarding their illness or its connection to their job at the railroad.