Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a wide variety of dangerous chemicals, dusts and fumes. Some railroad worker illnesses are fatal.
We obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in a FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. The claimant claimed that he had was diagnosed with lung cancer as a result of his exposure asbestos and diesel exhaust during his time working for the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers could be exposed to toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust solvents, fuels, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can cause serious health issues, including lung cancer. Lung cancer can be fatal and is the most common illness among former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins may result in other ailments like chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include difficulty breathing wheezing and coughing, shortness of breath and weight loss. COPD can be caused by exposure to workplace dust and chemical fumes such as smoke and diesel fumes from the engines that idle. The symptoms can get worse with age.
A railroad COPD lawyer might be able to assist injured workers receive compensation for their medical expenses as well as suffering. In some cases an injured worker may receive a lump sum settlement for their damages.
In a matter that was filed in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended the railroad client against a claim brought by an ex-employee alleging that leukemia developed in him after working for three different railroads from 1975 until 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, one of the rare cancers that affects organs' tissues, is a form of cancer that can be fatal. It is usually a malignant tumor that can cause serious and life-threatening complications, such as lung failure, respiratory distress or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is found in three distinct types of epithelial (epidermal), Sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed determines the length of time patients can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma can have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed kinds. Mesothelioma of the abdominal wall, peritoneal, or generally has a lower life time, but some have a longer life span than the median.
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects railroad workers. They can seek compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, pain and suffering. They may also seek compensation for funeral expenses and emotional anxiety. A railroad lawyer copd will assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they deserve.
In class action lawsuit against railroads , an appeal verdict for a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he developed colon cancer as a result of his exposure to diesel fumes, second-hand smoke and creosote during his 40 years of railroad work. Extensive medical and scientific testimony was presented. The jury voted unanimously verdict finding no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are at risk of many diseases that are connected to their work. Lung cancer could be the most frequent illness associated with railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions which can be connected to exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. A train accident lawyer can help you if you have developed any of these diseases and are looking to file a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending an action brought by the plaintiff who claimed he had developed chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to his occupational exposures to diesel exhaust and/or benzene during his time as a railroad worker. The jury ruled in favor of the defense after an eight-week trial.
In a New York case, we obtained summary judgement on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former railroad employee claimed he developed cancer of the bladder because of his exposure to certain chemicals during his railroad employment. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right bring the suit when the agreement was signed in 1996 following the filing of a lawsuit claiming a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed a variety of cancer-causing compounds, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes, which contain microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into lung tissue, are a frequent cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is characterized as shortness of breathe wheezing, coughing or wheezing as well as weight loss.
A successful claim for a respiratory disorder such as COPD requires proof of both economic as well as non-economic losses. A qualified attorney can explain the different damages that can be claimed in this type of case during a free consultation.
Lung cancer is usually included in COPD cases involving railroads. Our experienced lung lawyers can guide clients through the process of filing an effective FELA claim for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxins from work.
We were able successfully preserve favorable court rulings in trial courts and a comparatively low federal jury award to the client who sustained injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which resulted in the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client claimed that he needed medical attention because he was afraid of developing cancer. This is a valid claim in FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers were diagnosed with COPD following several years of working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs filed in 2017 were barred from filing a lawsuit since they did not conduct a fair search on the internet for information about their condition and its relation to their work at the railroad.