Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a wide variety of dangerous chemicals dusts, fumes and dusts. Some railroad worker illnesses can be fatal.
We secured an appeals verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in the FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. The plaintiff claimed he developed lung cancer as the result of exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust while working in the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers can be exposed to toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can trigger serious health issues, including lung cancer. Lung cancer can affect the lungs can be fatal and is one of the most prevalent illnesses that affect former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins can also trigger other illnesses that include chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include difficulty breathing wheezing and coughing shortness of breath, and weight loss. COPD can be caused by prolonged exposure to dust from the workplace and chemical fumes such as smoke and diesel fumes from idle locomotives. The symptoms may get worse as you age.
union pacific railroad lawsuit may be able to help injured workers receive compensation for medical bills and suffering. In some cases injured workers can receive a lump-sum payment for their damages.
In a case commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended the railroad client against a claim brought by an employee who claimed that leukemia cancer developed after working for three different railroads from 1975 until 2007. Plaintiff sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. Leukemia lawsuit dismissed the case and granted summary judgment to the railroad client.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is the most rare and deadly type of cancer that affects organs' tissue it is a type of cancer that is fatal. Leukemia lawsuit is typically malignant and can cause life-threatening issues like lung failure, respiratory distress or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma can be found in three different types of epithelial (epidermal) and the sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma detected will determine how long a patient may be expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma sufferers have a greater chance of survival over those with sarcomatoid and mixed type. Mesothelioma that is affecting the abdominal wall or peritoneal area generally has a lower life expectation, however, some patients live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma, a form of cancer, affects railroad workers. They may be awarded compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering. They may also seek compensation for funeral costs and emotional anxiety. A skilled 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 a Class I railroad client in a FELA case in which the plaintiff claimed that he was diagnosed with colon cancer as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust as well as second hand smoke and creosote over the course of his 40 years of railroad service. The case involved extensive factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury voted unanimously verdict, finding no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad employees are at risk of many diseases that are linked to their work. Lung cancer is perhaps the most familiar disease that is linked to railroad work but there are many other illnesses and conditions that are triggered by long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can help you if you've been diagnosed with any of these diseases and would like to file a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In an instance that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully secured a defense for a Plaintiff who alleged that he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") due to the consequence of his exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust during his career as railroad workers. After a trial lasting two weeks, the jury returned a defense decision.
In an New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former employee of the railroad claimed that he had developed bladder cancer because of his exposure to certain substances in his employment at the railroad. We argued and the court agreed that the plaintiff had earlier waived his right to bring the claim when signing a release in 1996 following a prior suit which claimed a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed various cancer-causing chemicals that cause cancer, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These harmful fumes contain microscopic pieces that can penetrate deep into lung tissue. They are a frequent cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is characterised by shortness of breathe wheezing, coughing or wheezing as well as weight loss.
To demonstrate that a respiratory illness, such as COPD, has caused economic and non-economic damage You must document both. A lawyer with experience can explain the kinds of damages available in this type of case in a one-on-1 consultation.
COPD cases involving railroad workers often involve claims for lung cancer as well. Our firm's lung attorneys are experienced in helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer that was caused by exposure to toxic chemicals at work.
We successfully preserved favorable trial court rulings and a comparatively low federal jury award for a client who suffered from injuries resulting from the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment that led to the release vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client claimed he needed medical supervision because he was afraid of developing cancer. This is a valid claim in FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers developed COPD after several years of working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that the plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits were time-barred since they did not conduct a reasonable search on the internet for information regarding their illness and its relationship to their jobs in the railroad.