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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of dangerous chemicals such as dusts, fumes and smogs. Some railroad worker illnesses can be fatal.
In an FELA asbestos case, we secured the defense verdict of a jury our client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he developed lung cancer as a consequence of his exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos while working for the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to harmful chemicals such as diesel exhaust solvents, fuels, solvents and welding fumes. These chemicals inhalable can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a disease that affects the lungs, can be deadly and is among the most prevalent illnesses that affect former railroad employees.
Exposure to toxins in the workplace can cause other illnesses that can lead to other conditions, like chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, shortness of breath and weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes from work which includes diesel fumes. The symptoms may become worse with the onset of.
A railroad COPD attorney may be able help injured workers receive compensation for medical bills and pain and suffering. In certain cases injured workers can get a lump-sum settlement to cover their losses.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a lawsuit that was filed in Albany, NY. The claim was brought by an ex-railroad employee who claimed that she had contracted leukemia while working for three railroads from 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff claimed damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the case.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is one of the rare cancers that affects organs' tissue it is a type of cancer that could be fatal. It is typically malignant and can cause life-threatening issues like respiratory distress, lung failure or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is classified into three types: epithelial, biphasic, and sarcomatoid (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed will determine the length of time a patient can expect to survive. Those with epithelial mesothelioma have a better survival rate than those with sarcomatoid or mixed type. Mesothelioma of the abdominal wall or peritoneal area typically has a shorter expectation, however, some patients have a longer life span than the median.
Mesothelioma is one of the cancers that affects railroad workers. They can be awarded compensation for medical expenses as well as lost wages, suffering and pain. They may also seek compensation for funeral expenses and emotional distress. A railroad lawyer copd will assist victims in obtaining 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 was diagnosed with colon cancer due to his exposure to diesel exhaust, second hand smoke and creosote in his 40 years working for railroads. The case involved extensive scientific, medical and factual evidence. The jury was unanimous in finding no negligence or violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad employees are at risk of various ailments that can be related to their job. Lung cancer is the most well-known disease related to railroad work, however there are other diseases and conditions that are triggered by long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can help those who have been affected by any of these diseases and want to pursue a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending an action filed by a plaintiff who claimed that he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to his occupational exposures to diesel exhaust and/or benzene during his time as railway worker. After a two-week long trial the jury reaffirmed a defense decision.
In the case of a 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 chemicals during his railroad employment. We argued and the court ruled that the plaintiff had already granted himself the right to bring this claim when the release was signed in 1996 following a suit alleging a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed a variety of cancer-causing chemicals, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes that contain microscopic particulates that can penetrate into lung tissues, are a common cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breathe, coughing, wheezing and weight loss.
In order to prove that a respiratory condition, such as COPD that has resulted in economic and non-economic damage you must prove both. A qualified lawyer can explain the types of damages that are available in this kind of situation during a complimentary one-on-one consultation.
Railroad COPD cases typically involve lung cancer claims as well. Our lung lawyers are skilled in helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer caused by toxic exposures at work.
We were able preserve favorable trial court decisions and a minimal jury award for our client who sustained injuries in 2017 as a result of the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania that led to the release of vinyl chloride. class action lawsuit against railroads claimed he needed medical monitoring because he was afraid of developing cancer. This is a valid claim to 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 the plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits were time-barred because they did not conduct a thorough search on the internet for information about their condition and its connection to their railroad job.