Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of dangerous chemicals such as dusts, fumes and smogs. Some railroad worker illnesses can be fatal.
We secured an appeals verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in a FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. The claimant alleged he developed lung cancer as the result of his exposure asbestos and diesel exhaust while working in the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers can be exposed to toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. Inhaling these chemicals can lead to serious health issues, such as lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most frequent illness among former railroad workers.
The exposure to workplace toxins can cause other health issues like chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include breathing difficulties, coughing and wheezing shortness of breath, and weight loss. COPD is caused by exposure to chemical fumes from work, including diesel fumes. The symptoms may worsen as you get older.
A railroad COPD attorney might be able to assist injured workers in receiving reimbursement for medical expenses and pain and suffering. In some cases, the injured worker may receive a lump sum settlement for the damages.
In a case commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended an railroad client in a lawsuit brought by an ex-employee alleging that the cancer was caused by leukemia after working for three different 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 an uncommon 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 tumour that can lead to life-threatening complications, such as respiratory distress or lung failure. Mesothelioma is available in three kinds that include epithelial (epidermal) and the sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed determines how long patients are expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma can have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid or mixed kinds. cancer lawsuits who are diagnosed with mesothelioma of peritoneal wall or abdominal cavity typically have shorter life expectancies but some do live longer than the median.
Railroad workers who are diagnosed with mesothelioma are entitled to compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, suffering and pain funeral costs, as well as emotional stress. A qualified railroad attorney copd lawyer can assist victims to obtain the financial compensation they need.
In a FELA lawsuit, obtained the defense verdict of a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff claimed that he suffered from colon cancer because of his exposure to diesel fumes, second-hand smoke, and creosote throughout his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved a lot of scientific, medical and factual evidence. The jury voted unanimously verdict stating that there was no negligence, and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are susceptible to several illnesses that can be linked to their job. Leukemia lawsuit is the most well-known ailment related to railroad work, but there are numerous other diseases and conditions which can be linked to long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, or secondhand smoke. If Leukemia lawsuit 've developed one of these conditions, a lawyer for train accidents can assist you in filing a claim under FELA to claim compensation for your economic and non-economic losses.
In a case that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully secured a defense for one of the plaintiffs who claimed that he developed chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") due to the result of his occupational exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene during his career as an employee of the railroad. The jury ruled in favor of the defense following an eight-week trial.
In a case involving the filing of a lawsuit in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of a railroad defendant. the former employee of the railroad claimed that he had developed bladder cancer due to his exposure to a number of substances during his time at the railroad. We argued and the court agreed that the plaintiff had previously given up the right to pursue this claim when signing a release in 1996 following a prior suit alleging a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to various cancer-causing chemicals which include asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes that contain microscopic particles that can reach deep into lung tissue, are a common cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breath wheezing, coughing or wheezing as well as weight loss.
To demonstrate that a respiratory illness, such as COPD, has caused economic and non-economic harm, you must provide both. Bladder cancer lawsuit can explain the kinds of damages available in this type of case during a free one-on-one consultation.
Railroad COPD cases often involve claims for lung cancer as well. Our firm's lung lawyers are experienced and can guide clients through the process of submitting a successful FELA claim for lung cancer resulting from exposure to toxins from work.
We were able preserve favorable trial court decisions and a modest jury award for our client, who suffered injuries in 2017 due to the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania which led to the release of vinyl chloride. The client argued that he needed medical monitoring due to the possibility of developing cancer, which is an appropriate claim under FELA.
union pacific railroad lawsuit obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers were diagnosed with COPD over a period of time working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs who filed their lawsuits in 2017 are not time-barred due to the fact that they did not conduct a fair internet search to find information about their condition or its connection to their railroad employment.