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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a wide range of dangerous chemicals, dusts and fumes. Some of the illnesses that affect railroad workers can be fatal.
In the case of a FELA asbestos case, we secured a defense verdict from a jury for our client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he had was diagnosed with lung cancer as a result of his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust while working in 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 can affect the lungs is a serious illness and is among the most common illnesses affecting former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins can also trigger other illnesses such as 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 often caused by prolonged exposure to dust from the workplace and chemical fumes like smoke and diesel fumes from idling locomotives. The symptoms can get worse as you age.
A railroad COPD attorney might be able to help injured workers receive compensation for their medical bills and suffering. In certain situations injured workers can receive a lump-sum settlement for their injuries.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented their railroad client in a matter that was filed in Albany, NY. The lawsuit was filed by an ex-railroad worker who claimed to have developed leukemia while working for three railroads between 1975 and 2007. railroad cancer lawsuit sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted a summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the case.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is one of the rare cancers that affects organs' tissue that are located in the body, is a kind of cancer that is fatal. It is typically a malignant tumor that can cause serious and life-threatening complications like lung failure, respiratory distress or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma can be found in three different kinds that include epithelial (epidermal) and the sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed determines how long patients can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma can have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed types. Mesothelioma that is affecting the abdominal wall or peritoneal area typically has a shorter time, but some live longer than the median.
Railroad workers who are diagnosed with mesothelioma are entitled to compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, suffering and pain, funeral costs and emotional stress. A railroad lawsuit copd lawyer will assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they are entitled to.
In a FELA lawsuit, the plaintiff obtained the defense verdict of a Class I railroad client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff claimed that he developed colon cancer due to his exposure to diesel fumes and second-hand smoke and creosote over his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved extensive scientific, medical and factual evidence. The jury returned 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 various ailments that can be related to their work. Lung cancer may be the most frequent illness associated with railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions which can be linked to long term exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can help you if you have developed any of these illnesses and are looking to file a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case involving Philadelphia County, we successfully defended an action brought by the plaintiff who claimed he was suffering from chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to diesel exhaust and/or benzene while working as railroad workers. The jury returned a defense verdict following an eight-week trial.
In an New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former employee of the railroad claimed that he had developed cancer of the bladder due to exposure to certain chemicals during his employment with the railroad. We argued and the court ruled that the plaintiff had already granted himself the right to pursue this claim when the release was signed in 1996 following a previous suit alleging a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed a multitude of cancer-causing compounds such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes that contain microscopic particulates that can penetrate into lung tissue, are a common cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is characterised by shortness of breath wheezing, coughing or wheezing as well as weight loss.
A successful claim for a respiratory illness such as COPD requires proof of both economic as well as non-economic losses. An experienced attorney can help you understand the types damages available in this type of case during a free consultation.
Railroad COPD cases typically include lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's lung lawyers are adept at helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer that was caused by toxic exposures at work.
We were able to preserve favorable trial court rulings and a comparatively low federal jury award to one of our clients who suffered injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which resulted in the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client claimed he needed medical attention because he was worried about developing cancer. This is a valid argument in FELA.
We obtained summary judgment in two cases involving 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 of the internet to find information about their condition and its connection to their railroad job.