Railroad Lawsuit Cll The Process Isn't As Hard As You Think
Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of hazardous chemicals dusts, fumes, and dusts. Some illnesses that affect railroad workers can be fatal.
We obtained an appeals verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in the FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. The claimant claimed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer as a result of his exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos during his time working in the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers may be exposed to toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust solvents, fuels, solvents and welding fumes. Inhaling these substances can lead to serious health problems including lung cancer. Lung cancer, which affects the lungs can be fatal and is one of the most frequent illnesses that affect former railroad workers.
The 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, wheezing and coughing, and weight loss. COPD is often result of long-term exposure to dust from the workplace and chemical fumes like smoke and diesel fumes from the engines that idle. The symptoms can get worse with age.
A railroad COPD attorney could be able to assist injured workers in receiving compensation for their medical bills and suffering. In certain situations 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 lawsuit was filed by an employee of the railroad 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 is a rare and deadly cancer that affects organs' surrounding tissues that are located in the body, is a kind of cancer that can be fatal. It is typically a malignant tumor that can cause life-threatening complications like respiratory distress, lung failure or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is classified into three types: epithelial, sarcomatoid and biphasic (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma with which it is diagnosed determines the length of time patients are expected to live. railroad cancer lawsuit with epithelial mesothelioma have a better survival rate than those who suffer from sarcomatoid or mixed type. People who are diagnosed with mesothelioma of abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall typically have shorter life expectancies but some do live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects railroad workers. They can seek compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, suffering. They can also claim compensation for funeral costs and emotional anxiety. A skilled railroad lawyer copd attorney can assist victims to obtain the financial compensation they need.
In a FELA lawsuit, the defense verdict of a Class I railroad client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he suffered from colon cancer due to his exposure to diesel fumes, secondhand smoke and creosote over his 40 years of railroad work. A wide range of medical and scientific evidence was presented. The jury found unanimously that there was no fault or infraction of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers can develop a number of illnesses linked to their job. Lung cancer could be the most frequent disease that is that affects railroad workers, however, there are other illnesses and conditions which can be related to exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. A train accident lawyer can assist those who have been affected by one of these conditions and want to pursue a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In an instance that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully secured a defense for a Plaintiff who alleged that the development of chronic myeloidleukemia ("CML") due to the consequence of his exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust during his career as railway worker. After a two-week trial the jury returned a defense decision.
In a case involving a lawsuit filed in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. In this case, an ex-railroad worker claimed that he developed bladder cancer as a result of his exposure to a range of chemicals during his time at the railroad. We argued and the court agreed that the plaintiff had already waived his right to pursue this claim when signing a release 1996 following a previous suit that claimed a different kind of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of cancer-causing compounds, including diesel exhaust and asbestos. These toxic fumes, that contain microscopic particles of particulates that could reach deep into lung tissue, are a major cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and weight loss.
To demonstrate that a respiratory illness such as COPD, has caused economic and non-economic harm it is necessary to prove both. A qualified lawyer can explain the kinds of damages available for this type of case during a free one-on-one consultation.
Lung cancer is often included in COPD cases involving railroad workers. Our firm's experienced lung attorneys can guide clients through the process of submitting an effective FELA claim for lung cancer resulting from exposure to toxins from work.
We were able to preserve favorable trial court decisions and a small jury award for our client who suffered injuries in 2017 as a result of the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania that resulted in the release of vinyl chloride. The client claimed he required medical attention because he was afraid of developing cancer. This is a valid claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers developed COPD over a period of time working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs who filed their lawsuits in 2017 are not time-barred as they failed to conduct a reasonable online search for information about their illness or its connection to their railroad employment.