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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of dangerous chemical fumes, dusts and chemicals. Certain illnesses of railroad workers can be fatal.
In the FELA asbestos case, we secured a defense verdict from a jury for our client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The plaintiff claimed that he was diagnosed with lung carcinoma as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos while working for the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed toxic chemicals such as diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. These chemicals inhalable can cause serious health issues, such as lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most common disease among former railroad workers.
The exposure to workplace toxins can also trigger other illnesses that include chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness and difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, as well as weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes at work which includes diesel fumes. Symptoms may worsen with age.
A railroad COPD lawyer might be able to help injured workers get compensation for medical expenses and suffering. In certain cases an injured worker could receive a lump sum settlement for their injuries.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a matter that was filed in Albany, NY. The claim was filed by an employee of the railroad who claimed that she had contracted leukemia following his time working for three railroads between 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff claimed 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 the most rare and deadly type of cancer that affects organs' tissues, is a form of cancer that can be fatal. It is usually malignant tumors that can cause life-threatening complications like lung failure, respiratory distress or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is available in three types which include epithelial (epidermal), sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).
The mesothelioma type that is diagnosed determines the length of time patients are expected to live. Those with epithelial mesothelioma have a higher rate of survival than those with sarcomatoid or mixed type. Mesothelioma affecting the abdominal wall, peritoneal, or generally has a lower life duration, however some patients live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects railroad workers. They may seek compensation for their medical expenses along with lost wages and pain and suffering. They can also claim compensation for funeral expenses and emotional anxiety. A railroad lawsuit copd lawyer can assist victims to receive the financial compensation they deserve.
Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for a Class I railroad client in a FELA case where plaintiff alleged that he contracted colon cancer due to exposure to diesel exhaust, second hand smoke and creosote in his 40 years working for railroads. Extensive fact, medical and scientific evidence was presented. The jury unanimously found no negligence or violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers can develop several illnesses related to their job. Lymphoma lawsuit may be the most common disease for railroad workers, however, there are other illnesses and conditions which can be related to exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. If you've developed one of these illnesses and have been injured in a train crash, a lawyer can assist you in filing an action under FELA to recuperate your economic and non-economic losses.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully defense of an action filed by the plaintiff who claimed that he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to his occupational exposures to diesel exhaust and/or benzene during his time as railway worker. The jury ruled in favor of the defense following an eight-week trial.
In a New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former railroad employee claimed that he developed bladder cancer as a result to his exposure to certain substances in his employment at the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right to bring the suit when signing an agreement in 1996 following a previous lawsuit claiming a different kind of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of cancer-causing compounds, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes, which contain microscopic particles of particulates that could penetrate deep into lung tissue, are a common cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breathe wheezing, coughing, and weight loss.
A successful claim for a respiratory disorder such as COPD requires proof of both economic and non-economic losses. A qualified attorney can explain the types damages available in this kind of situation in a no-cost consultation.
Lung cancer is a common factor in COPD cases involving railroads. Our lung lawyers are skilled in helping clients file a successful FELA case for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxic fumes at work.
We successfully preserved favorable trial court rulings and a modest federal jury award to a client who suffered from injuries resulting from the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment resulting in the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client argued that he needed medical attention due to the worry of developing cancer which is a valid claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers were diagnosed with COPD following a number of years working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that the plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits were not time-barred since they did not conduct a thorough search on the internet for information on their illness and its relationship to their jobs in the railroad.