Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of hazardous substances, dusts, and fumes. Some illnesses among railroad workers are 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 claimant claimed that he had developed lung cancer as the result of his exposure asbestos and diesel exhaust during his work at the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers could be exposed to harmful chemicals such as diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can cause serious health issues, such as lung cancer. Lung cancer is a disease that affects the lungs can be fatal and is one of the most frequent illnesses that affect former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins may cause other illnesses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness in the morning, difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, as well as weight loss. union pacific railroad lawsuits can be caused by exposure to dust in the workplace and chemical fumes, such as diesel fumes and smoke from the engines that idle. The symptoms can get worse with age.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able to assist injured workers obtain compensation for medical bills and suffering. In certain situations the injured worker could receive an amount in lump sum for his or her damages.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a matter that was filed in Albany, NY. The claim was filed by a former railroad employee who claimed to have contracted leukemia following his time working for three railroads from 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, one of the rare cancers that affects tissues surrounding organs, is a form of cancer that can be fatal. It is generally a malignant tumor that can cause life-threatening issues 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 diagnosed will determine the length of time a patient can be expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma can have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid or mixed kinds. Mesothelioma that is affecting the abdominal wall or peritoneal wall generally has a lower life duration, however some patients have a longer life span than the median.
Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects railroad workers. They may claim compensation for medical expenses along with lost wages and suffering and pain. They may also seek compensation for funeral costs and emotional distress. A skilled railroad lawyer copd attorney can help victims obtain the financial compensation they are entitled to.
Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for a Class I railroad client in a FELA case where plaintiff alleged that he contracted colon cancer as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust, second hand smoke and creosote throughout his 40 years working for railroads. The case involved a lot of factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury returned a unanimous verdict stating that there was no negligence, and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are at risk for several diseases that are linked to their work. Lung cancer could be the most frequent illness that affects railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions that could be caused by exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. A train accident lawyer can help you if you have developed one of these conditions and wish to file a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case that occurred in Philadelphia County, we successfully secured a defense for an individual who claimed he developed chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") due to the result of his occupational exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene during his career as an employee of the railroad. The jury returned a defense verdict following a two-week trial.
In a case that involved the filing of a lawsuit in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. In this case, an ex-railroad employee claimed that he had developed bladder cancer due to the exposure to a variety of chemicals during his time working for the railroad. We argued, and the court agreed that the plaintiff had already released his ability to bring the claim when the release was signed in 1996 following a lawsuit in which he claimed a different form of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to various cancer-causing chemicals 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 like COPD. COPD is characterized by shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, weight loss, and difficulty sleeping.
In order to demonstrate that a respiratory illness like COPD, has caused economic and non-economic harm it is necessary to prove both. A qualified attorney can explain the various damages that are available in this type of case, during a free consultation.
Lung cancer is often included in COPD cases involving railroad workers. Our lung lawyers are experienced in helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer that was caused by toxic exposures at work.
We were able to secure favorable court rulings in trial courts and a comparatively low federal jury award for one of our clients who suffered injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment resulting in the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client claimed he required medical attention due to the worry of developing cancer which is an acceptable 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 railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs in the 2017 lawsuits were barred since they did not conduct a reasonable search on the internet to find information about their illness and the connection to their railroad job.