Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of hazardous chemicals, dusts and fumes. Some railroad worker illnesses can be fatal.
In the case of a FELA asbestos case, we obtained an appeal verdict for our client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The plaintiff claimed he developed lung cancer as the result of exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust while working in the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable substances can cause serious health issues including lung cancer. Lung cancer can be fatal and is the most common illness among former railroad employees.
The exposure to workplace toxins could also cause other conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include breathing difficulties wheezing and coughing, shortness of breath and weight loss. COPD is often caused by prolonged exposure to workplace dust and chemical fumes like diesel fumes and smoke from idle locomotives. The symptoms may become worse with age.
A railroad COPD attorney could be able to assist injured workers in receiving compensation for their medical bills and suffering. In some cases the injured worker could receive an amount in lump sum for his or her damages.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented their railroad client in a lawsuit that was filed in Albany, NY. The claim was brought by an ex-railroad employee who claimed that she had contracted leukemia while working for three railroads from 1975 and 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 case.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare, but deadly form of cancer that affects tissues that surround organs. It is a malignant tumor that can cause life-threatening complications, like lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma is composed of three types: epithelial sarcomatoid and biphasic (mixed type).
Kidney cancer lawsuit of mesothelioma that is diagnosed will determine how long a patient may expect to survive. Epithelial mesothelioma sufferers have a higher rate of survival than those with sarcomatoid or mixed type. Mesothelioma of the abdominal wall or peritoneal wall typically has a shorter expectation, however, some patients live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma sufferers who work for railroads may seek compensation for medical expenses as well as lost wages, suffering and pain, funeral costs and emotional suffering. A qualified railroad lawsuit lawyer can assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they deserve.
Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for Class I railroad client in a FELA case where the plaintiff claimed that he contracted colon cancer as a result of the exposure to diesel exhaust as well as second hand smoke and creosote over the course of his 40 years of railroad work. Extensive fact, medical and scientific testimony was presented. The jury rendered a unanimous verdict stating that there was no negligence, and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Multiple myeloma lawsuit are susceptible to contracting a number of illnesses linked to their work. Lung cancer may be the most prevalent disease for railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions that are linked to long term exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you have 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 brought by an individual who claimed he had developed chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust during his time as railroad worker. After a two-week long trial the jury returned a defense decision.
In the case of a New York case, we obtained summary judgement on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former railroad employee claimed that he developed bladder cancer as a result to his exposure to certain chemicals during his employment with the railroad. We argued and the court agreed that the plaintiff previously released his ability 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 harmful fumes contain microscopic pieces that can penetrate deep into the lung tissue. They are a frequent cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and weight loss.
To prove that a respiratory condition like COPD, has caused economic and non-economic harm you must prove both. An experienced attorney can help you understand the various damages that are available in this kind of case in a no-cost consultation.
COPD cases involving railroad workers often result in lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's lung lawyers are experienced in helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxic fumes at work.
We were able to preserve favorable court rulings in trial courts and a comparatively low federal jury award for the client who sustained injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment resulting in the release of vinyl chloride in 2017. Kidney cancer lawsuit claimed that he required medical attention due to the possibility of developing cancer, which is an acceptable claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers suffered from COPD over a period of time working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits are barred, because they did not conduct a fair internet search for information on their condition or its connection to their railroad work.