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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of hazardous fumes, chemicals, and dusts. Some illnesses that affect 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 had developed lung cancer as a result of his exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos in his work at 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 issues, including lung cancer. Lung cancer can be fatal and is the most common illness among former railroad workers.
The exposure to workplace toxins could also lead to other conditions like chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include breathing problems wheezing and coughing and shortness of breath, as well as weight loss. Kidney cancer lawsuit is caused by exposure to chemical fumes from work such as diesel fumes. The symptoms may worsen as you age.
A railroad COPD lawyer might be able help injured workers obtain compensation for their medical expenses and suffering. In some cases an injured worker may receive a lump sum settlement for their losses.
In a matter that was filed in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended an railroad client in a lawsuit brought by a former employee alleging that leukemia developed in him after working for three different railroads from 1975 to 2007. Plaintiff sought 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, a rare and deadly cancer that affects organs' tissue and is a type of cancer that can be fatal. It is typically a malignant tumor that could cause life-threatening issues like respiratory distress, lung failure or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma has three types: epithelial, biphasic and sarcomatoid (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma detected will determine how long a patient may be expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma patients have a better survival rate than those with sarcomatoid, or mixed type. Mesothelioma of the peritoneal or abdominal wall generally has a shorter time, but some have a longer life span than the median.
Mesothelioma, a form of cancer, affects railroad workers. They may seek compensation for medical expenses along with lost wages and suffering and pain. They may also seek compensation for funeral costs and emotional anxiety. A railroad lawyer copd can assist victims to receive 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 plaintiff alleged that he had developed colon cancer due to exposure to diesel exhaust as well as second hand smoke and creosote during his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved extensive factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury unanimously found no fault or infraction of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are susceptible to many diseases that are connected to their work. Lung cancer is the most frequent disease that is that affects railroad workers but there are other diseases and conditions that can be linked to long term exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. If you have developed one of these diseases and have been injured in a train crash, a lawyer can help you file an action under FELA to recuperate your economic and non-economic losses.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully defended an action brought by the plaintiff who claimed he had developed chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to diesel exhaust and/or benzene during his time as a railroad worker. The jury ruled in favor of the defense after a two-week trial.
In a case that involved the filing of a suit in New York, we obtained summary judgment for a railroad defendant in which an ex-railroad employee claimed that he had developed bladder cancer as a result of exposure to a variety of chemicals during his time working for the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived the right to bring the suit when the agreement was signed in 1996 following a previous lawsuit claiming a different kind of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to many cancer-causing compounds which include asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes are made up of microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into lung tissue. They are a major cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is characterized by shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. Weight loss is also a factor. difficulty sleeping.
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 case in a no-cost consultation.
COPD cases involving railroad workers often involve claims for lung cancer as well. Our lung lawyers are experienced in helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer that was caused by exposure to toxic substances at work.
We successfully preserved favorable court rulings in trial courts and a comparatively low federal jury award for a client who suffered from injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which led to the release of vinyl chloride in 2017. The client claimed he needed medical supervision due to his fear of developing cancer. This is a valid argument in FELA.
We obtained summary judgment in two cases that involved railroad workers who suffered from COPD after working for several years in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that plaintiffs filed in 2017 were barred from filing a lawsuit because they failed to conduct a fair search on the internet for information on their condition and its connection to their jobs in the railroad.