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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 the defense verdict of a jury our client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he had developed lung cancer as a consequence of his exposures to diesel exhaust and asbestos during his time working in the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers can be exposed to harmful chemicals such as diesel exhaust solvents, fuels, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable substances can cause serious health issues, including lung cancer. Lung cancer can be fatal and is the most common illness among former railroad employees.
railroad lawsuits to workplace toxins can also trigger other illnesses such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The symptoms of COPD include breathing problems wheezing and coughing in shortness of breath and weight loss. COPD is often caused by long-term exposure to dust in the workplace and chemical fumes, including smoke and diesel fumes from idle locomotives. The symptoms can become more severe as you get older.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able to help injured workers recover compensation for their medical bills and pain and suffering. In certain cases an injured worker could receive a lump-sum settlement for their losses.
In a case commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended a railroad client in an action brought by a former employee alleging that the cancer was caused by leukemia after working for three different railroads between 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff sought 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 a rare but deadly type of cancer that affects tissues surrounding organs. It is a malignant tumor that can cause life-threatening complications, like respiratory distress or lung failure. Mesothelioma is classified into three types: epithelial biphasic and sarcomatoid (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma detected will determine how long a patient may anticipate to live. Epithelial mesothelioma can have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed kinds. Those who are diagnosed with mesothelioma affecting the peritoneal wall or abdominal cavity generally have a shorter life expectancy, although some people survive longer than the median.
Mesothelioma, a form of cancer, affects railroad workers. They may seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering. They can also claim compensation for funeral costs and emotional anxiety. A qualified railroad lawyer copd attorney can assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they deserve.
In a FELA lawsuit, the plaintiff obtained a defense verdict for a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff claimed that he developed colon cancer as a result of his exposure to diesel fumes, second-hand smoke and creosote in his 40 years of railroad work. Extensive fact, medical and scientific testimony was presented. 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 various diseases that are linked to their work. Lung cancer could be the most prevalent disease for railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions that can be caused by exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you have developed any of these diseases and would like to pursue a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully defense of an action brought by a plaintiff who claimed that he was suffering from chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to his occupational exposures to diesel exhaust and/or benzene during his time as railroad worker. The jury returned a defense verdict after a two-week trial.
In a case that involved a lawsuit filed in New York, we obtained summary judgment for a railroad defendant in which an ex-railroad employee claimed that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer due to the exposure to a variety of substances in his employment at the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff was unable to pursue this lawsuit when he signed an agreement in 1996 following a prior lawsuit that claimed a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed numerous cancer-causing substances which include asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes, which contain microscopic particles that can penetrate into lung tissue, are a frequent cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is characterized by shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, weight loss and difficulty sleeping.
A successful claim for a respiratory disease like COPD requires evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. An experienced attorney can help you understand the various damages available in this kind of situation in a no-cost consultation.
COPD cases involving railroad workers often result in lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's lung attorneys are experienced in helping clients file a successful FELA case for lung cancer caused by toxic exposures at work.
We were able to secure favorable trial court decisions and a small jury award for our client, who suffered injuries in 2017 due to the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania which resulted in the release of vinyl chloride. The client claimed he needed medical monitoring due to the worry of developing cancer which is a valid claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgment in two cases involving railroad workers who were diagnosed with COPD after working for several years in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits are time-barred since they did not conduct a reasonable internet search for information about their illness or its connection to their job at the railroad.