Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of hazardous chemicals dusts, fumes and dusts. Certain illnesses of railroad workers can be fatal.
In the case of a 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 cancer as a result of his exposure asbestos and diesel exhaust during his work at the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. These substances inhalable can cause serious health problems including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a lung cancer that affects people, can be deadly and is among the most frequent illnesses that affect former railroad employees.
Exposure to workplace toxins may cause other health issues like chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing as well as weight loss. COPD may be caused by prolonged exposure to dust in the workplace and chemical fumes such as diesel fumes and smoke from idle locomotives. The symptoms may become worse with age.
union pacific railroad lawsuits may be able help injured workers receive compensation for their medical bills and pain and suffering. In certain cases, the injured worker may receive a lump sum settlement to cover the damages.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a lawsuit that was filed in Albany, NY. The claim was filed by an employee of the railroad who claimed to have contracted leukemia after working for three railroads from 1975 and 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 action.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, one of the rare cancers that affects tissues surrounding organs and is a type of cancer that could be fatal. It is generally malignant and can cause life-threatening complications such as lung failure, respiratory distress or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma comes in three different kinds that include epithelial (epidermal) and the sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed determines how long patients can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma has a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed types. Mesothelioma that affects the abdominal wall or peritoneal wall generally has a lower life expectancy, but some people have a longer life span than the median.
Mesothelioma is one of the cancers that affects railroad workers. They may claim compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and suffering and pain. They may also seek compensation for funeral costs and emotional stress. A lawyer for railroad lawsuits will assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they are entitled to.
In a FELA lawsuit, obtained a defense verdict for a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff claimed that he was suffering from colon cancer because of his exposure to diesel fumes, second-hand smoke and creosote in his 40 years of railroad work. Extensive medical and scientific evidence was presented. The jury was unanimously ruled that there was that there was no breach of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are at risk of various illnesses that can be linked to their work. Lung cancer may be the most frequent illness associated with railroad workers, however, there are other illnesses and conditions that can be connected to exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. A train accident lawyer can help you if you've developed any of these ailments and would like to file a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully represented a case filed by the plaintiff who claimed that 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 following a two-week trial.
In an New York case, we obtained summary judgement on behalf of the railroad defendant. An ex-railroad employee claimed that he had developed cancer of the bladder due to exposure to certain substances during his railroad employment. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff was unable to bring this 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 a variety of cancer-causing chemicals, including diesel exhaust and asbestos. These harmful fumes, which contain microscopic particles that penetrate into lung tissues, are a common cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is known for its shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing, weight loss, and difficulty sleeping.
To demonstrate that a respiratory illness, such as COPD, has caused economic and non-economic damages, you must provide both. A competent attorney can provide the various damages that are available in this particular case during a free consultation.
Lung cancer is often included in railroad COPD cases. Our experienced lung lawyers can guide clients through the process of filing an effective FELA claim for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxic substances at work.
We were able successfully preserve favorable trial court rulings as well as a small federal jury award for one client who suffered injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which led to the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client argued that he needed medical treatment due to the worry of developing cancer which is an acceptable claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers developed COPD over a period of time working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits are time-barred due to the fact that they did not conduct a reasonable internet search for information about their illness or its connection to their job at the railroad.