Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers can be exposed to a variety of hazardous chemicals dusts, fumes, and dusts. Certain diseases of railroad workers could be fatal.
In an FELA asbestos case, we obtained the defense verdict of a jury our client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The plaintiff claimed that he had developed lung cancer as a result from his exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos during his railroad employment.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed to toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable substances can cause serious health problems including lung cancer. Lung cancer, which affects the lungs is a serious illness and is among the most prevalent illnesses that affect former railroad employees.
The exposure to workplace toxins could result in other ailments such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). railroad lawsuits include shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, as well as weight loss. COPD may be caused by long-term exposure to dust in the workplace and chemical fumes, including diesel fumes and smoke from the engines that idle. The symptoms may become worse with the onset of.
A railroad COPD lawyer might be able to help injured workers obtain compensation for medical expenses, suffering. In some cases the injured worker could receive a lump sum settlement for the damages.
In a lawsuit that was brought in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended the railroad client against an action brought by an employee who claimed that the cancer was caused by leukemia after working for three different railroads from 1975 until 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 an uncommon and deadly cancer that affects organs' tissues it is a type of cancer that could be fatal. It is usually malignant tumors that can cause serious and life-threatening complications like respiratory distress, lung failure or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is available in three types that include epithelial (epidermal), Sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma with which it is diagnosed determines the length of time patients are expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma sufferers have a greater chance of survival than those with sarcomatoid, or mixed type. Mesothelioma that affects the abdominal wall or peritoneal area typically has a shorter expectation, however, some patients live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma is one of the cancers that affects railroad workers. They may be awarded compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering. They can also claim compensation for funeral costs and emotional stress. A qualified railroad attorney copd lawyer can help victims obtain the financial compensation they need.
Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for a Class I railroad client in a FELA case where the plaintiff claimed that he developed colon cancer due to the exposure to diesel exhaust, second hand smoke and creosote in his 40 years working for railroads. The jury heard a wide array of medical and scientific testimony was presented. The jury found unanimously that there was no fault or infraction of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are susceptible to contracting a number of illnesses linked to their work. Lung cancer is probably the most well-known illness that is associated with railroad work, but there are numerous other ailments and diseases which can be linked to long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you have developed any of these illnesses and wish to pursue a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case involving Philadelphia County, we successfully represented a case 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 while working as railway worker. After a two-week long trial the jury reaffirmed a defense decision.
In a case involving an action filed in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of railroad defendants in which an ex-railroad worker claimed that he developed bladder cancer due to the exposure to a variety of substances during his time working for the railroad. We argued and the court agreed that the plaintiff previously released his ability to bring this claim when signing a release 1996 following a suit in which he claimed a different form of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of cancer-causing chemicals, including diesel exhaust and asbestos. These toxic fumes contain microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lung tissue. They are a frequent cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is characterised by shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing. Weight loss is also a factor. difficulty sleeping.
To prove that a respiratory issue such as COPD and COPD, has caused economic and non-economic harm you must prove both. A qualified attorney will be able to explain the different damages that can be claimed in this kind of case in a no-cost consultation.
Lung cancer is usually included in railroad COPD cases. Our firm's lung lawyers are experienced and can guide clients through the process of filing a successful FELA claim for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxins at work.
We were able to secure favorable trial court decisions and a modest jury award for our client who sustained injuries in 2017 as a result of the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania which led to the release vinyl chloride. The client claimed he needed medical treatment as he was concerned about developing cancer. This is a valid argument in 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 that the plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits were time-barred because they failed to conduct a fair search on the internet for information on their illness and the connection to their work at the railroad.