A Productive Rant Concerning Railroad Lawsuit Cll
Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed of dangerous chemical fumes, dusts and chemicals. Some railroad worker illnesses can be fatal.
In the case of a FELA asbestos case, we obtained an appeal verdict for our client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. 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
Rail workers are exposed to toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can trigger serious health problems, including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most frequent illness among former railroad employees.
Exposure to workplace toxins may cause other health issues such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness in the morning, difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing as well as weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes at work, including diesel fumes. The symptoms may get worse as you get older.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able help injured workers receive compensation for medical bills and pain and suffering. In certain situations the injured worker could receive an amount in lump sum for the damages incurred.
In a matter that was filed in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented a railroad client in the case of an ex-employee alleging that leukemia cancer developed after working for three different railroads from 1975 until 2007. Plaintiff claimed 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 deadly form of cancer that affects tissues that surround organs. It is a malignant tumour that can lead to life-threatening complications, such as lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma is available in three types: epithelial (epidermal), sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).
railroad class action lawsuit of mesothelioma that is diagnosed will determine the length of time that a patient could expect to live. Patients with epithelial mesothelioma have a greater chance of survival over those with sarcomatoid and mixed type. Mesothelioma that affects the abdominal wall or peritoneal wall typically has a shorter expectation, however, some patients have a longer life span than the median.
Mesothelioma, a form of cancer, affects railroad workers. They can seek compensation for their medical expenses loss of wages, suffering. They may also seek compensation for funeral costs and emotional anxiety. A railroad lawsuit lawyer will assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they are entitled to.
In a FELA lawsuit, the plaintiff obtained an affirmative defense verdict for a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff claimed that he suffered from colon cancer because of his exposure to diesel fumes, second-hand smoke, and creosote throughout his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved extensive scientific, medical and factual evidence. The jury was unanimous in finding that there was no breach of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers can be affected by several illnesses related to their job. Lung cancer is the most common disease that affects railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions which can be caused by exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. If you've developed one of these illnesses and have been injured in a train crash, a lawyer can assist you in filing an action under FELA to recuperate your economic and non-economic losses.
In a case involving Philadelphia County, we successfully defense of an action brought by the plaintiff who claimed he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust while working as railroad workers. The jury returned a defense verdict after a two-week trial.
In a case that involved the filing of a suit in New York, we obtained summary judgment for a railroad defendant. an ex-railroad worker claimed that he contracted bladder cancer as a result of his exposure to a number of substances in his employment at the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right to file this suit when he signed an agreement in 1996 following a prior lawsuit claiming a different kind of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed a variety of cancer-causing chemicals, including diesel exhaust and asbestos. These toxic fumes are made up of microscopic particles that can penetrate into the lung tissue. They are a typical cause of chronic diseases like COPD. COPD is characterized as shortness of breathe, coughing, wheezing and weight loss.
In order to demonstrate that a respiratory illness like COPD, has caused economic and non-economic damage you must prove both. A competent lawyer can explain the different types of damages available in this type of case during a free one-on-one consultation.
Railroad COPD cases typically involve claims for lung cancer as well. Our lung lawyers have years of experience helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxic fumes at work.
We were able preserve favorable trial court decisions and a modest jury award to our client who suffered injuries in 2017 as a result of the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania that led to the release vinyl chloride. The client argued that he needed medical treatment due to the fear of developing cancer, which is a valid claim under FELA.
We won summary judgment in two cases involving railroad workers who were diagnosed with COPD after working for a number of years in a rail yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits were time-barred because they did not conduct a reasonable search of the internet for information regarding their condition and its relation to their railroad jobs.