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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of hazardous chemicals such as dusts, fumes and smogs. Certain illnesses of railroad workers can be fatal.
We obtained an appeals verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in a FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. The plaintiff claimed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer as a result of his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust during his railroad employment.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed to toxic chemicals such as diesel exhaust, solvents, and welding fumes. Inhaling these chemicals can lead to serious health issues, such as lung cancer. Lung cancer is a disease that affects the lungs is a serious illness and is one of the most frequent illnesses that affect former railroad employees.
The exposure to workplace toxins could also lead to other conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath in the morning, difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing as well as weight loss. COPD is caused by exposure to chemical fumes from work such as diesel fumes. The symptoms can get worse with age.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able help injured workers receive compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering. In certain cases, the injured worker may receive a lump sum amount of money for the damages.
In a case that was commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended the railroad client in a lawsuit brought by an ex-employee who claimed leukemia cancer developed after working for three different railroads from 1975 to 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 one of the rare cancers that affects organs' surrounding tissues that are located in the body, is a kind of cancer that can be fatal. It is a malignant tumour that can lead to life-threatening complications, like lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma comes in three different types of epithelial (epidermal) and the sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed determines the length of time patients are expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma has a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid or mixed kinds. People who are diagnosed with mesothelioma of abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall generally have a shorter life expectancy however, some individuals live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma sufferers who work for railroads may seek compensation for medical expenses as well as lost wages, pain and suffering funeral expenses and emotional suffering. A qualified 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 where the plaintiff claimed that he contracted colon cancer due to the exposure to diesel exhaust in second hand smoke as well as creosote during his 40 years working for railroads. Extensive fact, scientific and medical evidence was presented. The jury delivered 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 at risk for a variety of diseases that are connected to their work. Lung cancer is the most prevalent disease for railroad workers, however, there are other illnesses and conditions which can be linked to long term exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you've been diagnosed with any of these illnesses and would like to file a claim for 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 his occupational exposures to diesel exhaust and/or benzene while working as railroad workers. The jury ruled in favor of the defense after an eight-week trial.
In an New York case, we obtained summary judgement on behalf of the railroad defendant. cancer lawsuits of the railroad claimed he developed cancer of the bladder due to exposure to certain chemicals during his employment with the railroad. We argued, and the court agreed that the plaintiff previously given up the right to bring this claim after the release was signed in 1996 following a suit which claimed a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed numerous cancer-causing substances which include asbestos and diesel exhaust. These poisonous fumes contain microscopic particles that can penetrate into the lung tissue. They are a typical cause of chronic diseases like COPD. COPD is characterised by 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 as well as non-economic losses. A competent lawyer can explain the kinds of damages that can be claimed in this situation during a complimentary one-on-one consultation.
Railroad COPD cases typically result in lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's lung lawyers have years of experience helping clients file a successful FELA case for lung cancer that was caused by toxic exposures at work.
We successfully preserved favorable trial court rulings and a comparatively low federal jury award for one of our clients who suffered injuries resulting from the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which led to the release of vinyl chloride in 2017. The client claimed that he required medical attention because he was afraid of developing cancer. This is a valid argument in FELA.
We obtained summary judgment in two cases that involved railroad workers who were diagnosed with COPD after working for a number of years in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that plaintiffs in the 2017 lawsuits were barred since they did not conduct a reasonable search on the internet for information about their illness and its relationship to their railroad job.