Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of dangerous substances, dusts, and fumes. Some railroad worker illnesses are fatal.
In 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 plaintiff claimed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer as a result of exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust during his work at the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers may be exposed to toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust solvents, fuels, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can cause serious health issues including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a disease that affects the lungs is a serious illness and is one of the most common illnesses affecting former railroad workers.
The exposure to workplace toxins can result in other ailments that include chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness in the morning, difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing as well as weight loss. COPD can be result of long-term exposure to dust in the workplace and chemical fumes like diesel fumes and smoke from idling locomotives. The symptoms may become worse with age.
A railroad COPD attorney could be able to help injured workers receive compensation for medical bills as well as pain and suffering. In certain situations the injured worker could receive an amount in lump sum for the damages.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented their railroad client in a matter that was filed in Albany, NY. The lawsuit was filed by an employee of the railroad who claimed to have developed leukemia following his time working for three railroads between 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court dismissed the case and granted summary judgment to the railroad client.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare, but fatal form of cancer that affects the tissues surrounding organs. It is typically a malignant tumor that can cause life-threatening complications like lung failure, respiratory distress or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is classified into three types: epithelial biphasic and sarcomatoid (mixed type).
union pacific railroad lawsuits of mesothelioma that is diagnosed will determine how long a patient can be expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma has a greater survival rate than sarcomatoid or mixed types. Mesothelioma of the abdominal wall, peritoneal, or typically has a shorter duration, however some patients have a longer life span than the median.
Mesothelioma, a form of cancer, affects railroad workers. They can seek compensation for medical expenses as well as lost wages, pain and suffering. They may also seek compensation for funeral expenses and emotional stress. A qualified railroad attorney copd lawyer can assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they are entitled to.
In a FELA lawsuit, obtained an appeal verdict for a Class I railroad client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff claimed that he had colon cancer as a result of the exposure to diesel fumes, secondhand smoke and creosote over his 40 years of railroad work. The jury heard a wide array of medical and scientific testimony was presented. The jury found unanimously that there was that there was no breach of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad employees are at risk of several ailments that can be related to their job. Lung cancer is the most prevalent disease that affects railroad workers, however, there are other illnesses and conditions that can be related to exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. A train accident lawyer can help you if you've been diagnosed with any of these ailments and would like to claim economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case involving Philadelphia County, we successfully defense of an action brought by an individual who claimed he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust while working as railway worker. After a two-week long trial and a jury verdict, the court affirmed a defense decision.
In a case involving a lawsuit filed in New York, we obtained summary judgment for a railroad defendant in which the former employee of the railroad claimed that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer due to his exposure to a number of substances during his railroad employment. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right to pursue this lawsuit when the agreement was signed in 1996 after a previous lawsuit that claimed a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed many cancer-causing compounds, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes are made up of microscopic particles that may penetrate deep into lung tissue. They are a typical cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is known for its shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing. Weight loss is also a factor. difficulty sleeping.
In order to demonstrate that a respiratory illness, such as COPD that has resulted in economic and non-economic damages it is necessary to prove both. A competent lawyer can explain the different types of damages available in this type of case in a one-on-1 consultation.
Lung cancer is often a factor in COPD cases involving railroad workers. Our experienced lung lawyers can assist clients through the process of filing an effective FELA claim for lung cancer resulting from work-related exposures to toxins.
We were able preserve favorable trial court decisions and a minimal jury award for our client who suffered injuries in 2017 as a result of the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania which led to the release of vinyl chloride. The client claimed he needed medical monitoring due to his fear of developing cancer, which is an appropriate claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers suffered from COPD after several years of working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits are barred as they failed to conduct a reasonable online search for information regarding their illness or its connection to their railroad employment.