Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed of dangerous chemical fumes, dusts and chemicals. Some railroad worker illnesses are fatal.
In the FELA asbestos case, we obtained a defense verdict from a jury for our client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. cancer lawsuit alleged he developed lung cancer as the result of his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust during 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. These inhalable chemicals can trigger serious health problems, including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most frequent illness among former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins may cause other diseases, such as chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness, difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, as well as weight loss. COPD is often caused by exposure to dust from the workplace and chemical fumes such as diesel fumes and smoke from the engines that idle. The symptoms may get worse as you age.
A railroad COPD attorney may be able help injured workers receive compensation for medical bills as well as pain and suffering. In certain situations the injured worker could receive a lump sum settlement for his or her losses.
In a lawsuit that was brought in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended an railroad client in the case of an ex-employee alleging that leukemia cancer developed after working for three different railroads from 1975 to 2007. Plaintiff claimed damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court dismissed the case and granted summary judgment to the railroad client.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer that affects tissues surrounding organs that are located in the body, is a kind of cancer that can be fatal. It is a malignant tumor that can lead to life-threatening complications, like lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma is composed of three types: epithelial biphasic and sarcomatoid (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed will determine the length of time that a patient could expect to live. cancer lawsuits can have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed types. Mesothelioma affecting the abdominal wall or peritoneal area generally has a lower life expectation, however, some patients have a longer life span than the median.
Mesothelioma, a form of cancer, affects railroad workers. They can seek compensation for their medical expenses as well as lost wages, pain and suffering. They may also seek compensation for funeral costs and emotional stress. A qualified railroad lawsuit copd attorney will assist victims to receive the financial compensation they deserve.
Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for a Class I railroad client in a FELA case where the plaintiff claimed that he was diagnosed with colon cancer due to exposure to diesel exhaust in second hand smoke as well as creosote during his 40 years of railroad work. A wide range of medical and scientific testimony was presented. The jury returned a unanimous verdict finding no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
lung cancer lawsuit are at risk of many ailments that can be related to their work. Lung cancer is perhaps the most well-known illness that is associated with railroad work, however there are other diseases and conditions which can be linked to long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. If you've been diagnosed with one of these conditions, a lawyer for train accidents can help you file an appeal under FELA to get compensation for your non-economic and economic losses.
In a case that occurred in Philadelphia County, we successfully secured a defense for an individual who claimed he developed chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") due to the result of exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust in his time as a railroad worker. After a trial lasting two weeks the jury reaffirmed with a defense verdict.
In a case involving the filing of a suit in New York, we obtained summary judgment for the railroad defendant. In this case, an ex-railroad employee claimed that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer due to his exposure to a range of chemicals in his employment at the railroad. We argued and the court ruled that the plaintiff had previously waived his right to bring this claim when signing a release in 1996 following a lawsuit alleging a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed a variety of cancer-causing compounds, including diesel exhaust and asbestos. These toxic fumes, which contain microscopic particles of particulates that could reach deep into lung tissue, are a common cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is known as shortness of breath wheezing, coughing or wheezing as well as weight loss.
In order to prove that a respiratory problem, such as COPD is causing economic and non-economic damage you must prove both. A qualified attorney will be able to explain the various damages available in this type of case during a free consultation.
Lung cancer is a common factor in railroad COPD cases. Our firm's lung lawyers are experienced in helping clients file a successful FELA case for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxic chemicals at work.
We were able save favorable trial court decisions, and also a low jury award to our client who suffered injuries in 2017 as a result of the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania which led to the release vinyl chloride. The client claimed he needed medical treatment because he was afraid of developing cancer. union pacific railroad lawsuit is a valid claim to FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers developed COPD after several years of working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits are barred, because they did not conduct a reasonable internet search for information regarding their illness or its connection to their job at the railroad.