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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of dangerous chemicals, dusts and fumes. Some railroad worker illnesses are fatal.
We secured a defense 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 while working for the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed toxic chemicals such as diesel exhaust, solvents, and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can cause serious health problems including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most frequent illness among former railroad employees.
The exposure to workplace toxins can cause other health issues that include chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, wheezing and coughing, and weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes at work, including diesel fumes. The symptoms may get worse as you age.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able to assist injured workers receive compensation for medical expenses and suffering. In some cases an injured worker could receive a lump-sum payment for their damages.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented their railroad client in a case that was filed in Albany, NY. The lawsuit was filed by a former railroad employee who claimed that she had 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 and is a type of cancer that is fatal. It is a malignant cancer that can lead to life-threatening complications like respiratory distress or lung failure. Mesothelioma has three types: epithelial sarcomatoid and biphasic (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma detected will determine how long a patient can anticipate to live. Patients with epithelial mesothelioma have a higher rate of survival than those with sarcomatoid, or mixed type. Mesothelioma that affects the abdominal wall or peritoneal wall generally has a shorter expectation, however, some patients live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects railroad workers. They can 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 qualified railroad lawsuit copd attorney can assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they are entitled to.
Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for Class I railroad client in a FELA case in which the plaintiff claimed that he had developed colon cancer due to exposure to diesel exhaust as well as second hand smoke and creosote over the course of his 40 years of railroad service. The case involved extensive factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury voted unanimously verdict, finding no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad employees are at risk of a variety of diseases that are linked to their job. Lung cancer is perhaps the most familiar disease related to railroad work, however there are other diseases and conditions that are triggered by long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust, or secondhand smoke. If you've contracted one of these illnesses, a lawyer for train accidents can assist you in filing an action under FELA to claim compensation for your economic and non-economic losses.
In a case that occurred in Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending a claim filed by one of the plaintiffs who claimed that the development of chronic myeloidleukemia ("CML") due to the result of exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust during his career as railway worker. After a two-week long trial, the jury returned with a defense verdict.
In a New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former employee of the railroad claimed that he developed bladder cancer due to his exposure to certain chemicals during his employment with the railroad. We argued, and the court ruled that the plaintiff previously released his ability to bring this claim after the release was signed in 1996 following a suit alleging a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of cancer-causing compounds including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These poisonous fumes contain microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into lung tissue. They are a common cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is known for its shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, weight loss, and difficulty sleeping.
In order to prove that a respiratory issue like COPD is causing economic and non-economic damage, you must provide both. union pacific railroad lawsuits can provide the types damages available in this particular case during a complimentary consultation.
Railroad COPD cases usually involve claims for lung cancer as well. Our experienced lung lawyers can assist clients through the process of filing a successful FELA claim for lung cancer resulting from exposure to toxins at work.
We successfully preserved favorable trial court rulings and a minimal federal jury award for the client who sustained injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which led to the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client claimed he needed medical attention because he was afraid of developing cancer. This is a valid claim to FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers developed COPD following several years of working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits are barred due to the fact that they did not conduct a reasonable online search for information about their illness or its connection to their railroad job.