Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed of hazardous chemical fumes, dusts and chemicals. Certain diseases of railroad workers could be fatal.
In the case of a FELA asbestos case, we obtained the defense verdict of a jury our client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The plaintiff claimed that he suffered from lung carcinoma as a result of his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust in his work at the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers could be exposed to toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can cause serious health issues including lung cancer. Lung cancer can affect the lungs is a serious illness and is among the most prevalent illnesses that affect former railroad employees.
Exposure to workplace toxins may cause other health issues including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The symptoms of COPD include difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing and shortness of breath, as well as weight loss. COPD may be caused by prolonged exposure to workplace dust and chemical fumes like smoke and diesel fumes from the engines that idle. The symptoms may get worse as you age.
A railroad COPD attorney could be able to assist injured workers in receiving reimbursement for medical expenses as well as pain and suffering. In certain situations an injured worker may get a lump-sum settlement to cover their injuries.
In a lawsuit that was brought in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended an railroad client in a claim brought by an ex-employee alleging that he developed leukemia cancer after working for three different railroads from 1975 to 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 action.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is an uncommon and deadly cancer that affects organs' tissues and is a type of cancer that can be fatal. It is usually a malignant tumor that can cause life-threatening complications such as lung failure, respiratory distress or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is found in three distinct kinds that include epithelial (epidermal) and sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma with which it is diagnosed determines how long patients can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma sufferers have a greater chance of survival over those with sarcomatoid and mixed type. Mesothelioma of the abdominal wall, peritoneal, or usually has a shorter life duration, however some patients have a longer life span than the median.
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects railroad workers. They can seek compensation for their medical expenses loss of wages, suffering and pain. They can also claim compensation for funeral costs and emotional stress. A lawyer for railroad lawsuits will 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 a Class I railroad client in a FELA case where the plaintiff claimed that he had developed colon cancer as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust in second hand smoke as well as creosote throughout his 40 years of railroad work. The jury heard a wide array of medical and scientific evidence was presented. The jury delivered a unanimous verdict finding that there was no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers may develop a number of illnesses linked to their work. Lung cancer is probably the most well-known ailment that is associated with railroad work, however, there are a variety of other ailments and diseases that are triggered by long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust, or secondhand smoke. If you've been diagnosed with one of these diseases and have been injured in a train crash, a lawyer can help you file a claim under FELA to get compensation for your non-economic and economic losses.
In a case involving Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending an action brought by an individual who claimed he was suffering from chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to his occupational exposures to diesel exhaust and/or benzene during his time as a railroad worker. The jury returned a defense verdict following the two-week trial.
In a case involving a lawsuit filed in New York, we obtained summary judgment for the railroad defendant. In this case, an ex-railroad worker claimed that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer as a result of exposure to a variety of substances during his railroad employment. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right pursue this lawsuit when he signed an agreement in 1996 following a previous lawsuit that claimed a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to many cancer-causing compounds such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes, which contain microscopic particles that can penetrate into lung tissue, are a major cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is known as shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and weight loss.
class action lawsuit against norfolk southern railroad for a respiratory condition such as COPD requires proof of both economic as well as non-economic losses. A competent attorney can provide the various damages that are available in this particular case, during a free consultation.
Lung cancer is a common factor in railroad COPD cases. Our lung lawyers are adept at helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer that was caused by exposure to toxic fumes at work.
We were able preserve favorable trial court decisions and a modest 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 that he required medical monitoring due to his fear of developing cancer. This is a valid claim to FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers developed COPD over a period of time working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits are barred as they failed to conduct a reasonable online search for information on their condition or its connection to their job at the railroad.