Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a wide range of dangerous chemical fumes, dusts and chemicals. Some railroad worker illnesses are fatal.
In an FELA asbestos case, we secured a defense jury verdict for our client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant alleged 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 may be exposed to toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can cause serious health issues including lung cancer. Lung cancer can affect the lungs, can be deadly and is one of the most prevalent illnesses that affect former railroad employees.
Exposure to workplace toxins can also trigger other illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, wheezing and coughing, and weight loss. COPD is often caused by long-term exposure to dust in the workplace and chemical fumes like smoke and diesel fumes from the engines that idle. Railroad Cancer Lawsuit Settlements may worsen with the onset of.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able help injured workers obtain compensation for their medical expenses, suffering. In certain cases an injured worker may receive a lump-sum settlement for their damages.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a lawsuit that was filed in Albany, NY. The claim was brought by an ex-railroad worker who claimed to have developed leukemia following his time working for three railroads between 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 case.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly form of cancer that affects the tissues that surround organs. 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 can be found in three different kinds: epithelial (epidermal) and the sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma detected will determine the length of time that a patient could be expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma sufferers have a higher rate of survival over those with sarcomatoid and mixed type. Those who are diagnosed with mesothelioma of abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall typically have shorter lives but some do live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects railroad workers. They may seek compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages and suffering. They can also claim compensation for funeral expenses and emotional stress. A lawyer for railroad lawsuits can help victims receive the financial compensation they need.
In a FELA lawsuit, the plaintiff obtained an affirmative defense verdict for a Class I railroad client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he was suffering from colon cancer because of his exposure to diesel fumes, secondhand smoke, and creosote throughout his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved extensive factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury voted unanimously 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 familiar disease associated with railroad work, but there are numerous other illnesses and conditions that can be linked to long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust, or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can help those who have been affected by any of these illnesses and wish 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 filed by a plaintiff who claimed that he was suffering from chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to diesel exhaust and/or benzene during his time as railway worker. The jury returned a defense verdict following a two-week trial.
In a New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. An ex-railroad employee claimed that he developed cancer of the bladder due to his exposure to certain chemicals during his employment with the railroad. We argued, and the court ruled that the plaintiff had already given up the right to pursue this claim when signing a release 1996 following a prior suit in which he claimed a different form of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of cancer-causing chemicals, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes, that contain microscopic particles of particulates that could reach deep into lung tissue, are a major cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is characterized by shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing. Weight loss is also a factor. difficulty sleeping.
A successful claim for a respiratory disease such as COPD requires proof of both economic and non-economic losses. A skilled lawyer can discuss the different types of damages that can be claimed in this case in a one-on-1 consultation.
Railroad COPD cases usually result in lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's lung lawyers are experienced and can guide clients through the process of submitting an effective FELA claim for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxins at work.
We successfully preserved favorable trial court rulings and a minimal federal jury award to a client who suffered from injuries resulting from the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which resulted in the release of vinyl chloride in 2017. The client claimed he needed medical monitoring due to the worry of developing cancer which is an appropriate claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers developed COPD following several years of working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits were not time-barred due to their inability to conduct a thorough search on the internet for information on their illness and its relationship to their railroad jobs.