Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a wide range of hazardous chemicals, dusts and fumes. Some railroad worker illnesses are fatal.
In the FELA asbestos case, we obtained a defense jury verdict for our client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer as a consequence from his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust during his time working in the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed to toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents, and welding fumes. Inhaling these substances can lead to serious health problems including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most prevalent disease among former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins can cause other diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, as well as weight loss. COPD is caused by exposure to chemical fumes during work, including diesel fumes. The symptoms may become worse with the onset of.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able to assist injured workers receive compensation for medical expenses and suffering. In certain situations, the injured worker may receive an amount in lump sum for his or her losses.
In a lawsuit that was brought in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented the railroad client against a lawsuit brought by an ex-employee who claimed he developed leukemia cancer after working for three different railroads from 1975 until 2007. Plaintiff sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court dismissed the case and granted summary judgment to the railroad client.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare, but deadly type of cancer that affects the tissues surrounding organs. It is a malignant cancer that can cause life-threatening complications, like respiratory distress or lung failure. Mesothelioma is composed of three types: epithelial, sarcomatoid and biphasic (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma with which it is diagnosed determines the length of time patients are expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma can have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed types. People who are diagnosed with mesothelioma of the abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall generally have lower life expectancies but some do live longer than the median.
Railroad workers who are diagnosed with mesothelioma are entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering funeral expenses, and emotional suffering. A railroad lawsuit lawyer will assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they deserve.
In a FELA lawsuit, obtained a defense verdict for a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he had colon cancer as a result of his exposure to diesel fumes, secondhand smoke and creosote over his 40 years of railroad work. A wide range of medical and scientific evidence was presented. The jury was unanimously ruled that there was no fault or infraction of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are susceptible to contracting a number of illnesses linked to their work. Lung cancer is the most common disease for railroad workers, however, there are other illnesses and conditions that can be caused by exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can help you if you've developed one of these conditions and are looking to claim economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case that occurred in Philadelphia County, we successfully represented a claim made by the Plaintiff who claimed that he contracted chronic myeloidleukemia ("CML") due to the consequence of his exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene during his career as railway worker. The jury ruled in favor of the defense following a two-week trial.
In a case involving the filing of a lawsuit in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. In this case, an ex-railroad employee claimed that he had developed bladder cancer due to exposure to a variety of substances in his employment at the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right to bring this suit when signing an agreement in 1996 after a previous lawsuit that claimed a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed many cancer-causing compounds, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These poisonous fumes contain microscopic particles that can penetrate into the lung tissue. They are a typical cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breathe wheezing, coughing and weight loss.
railroad lawsuit settlements for a respiratory illness such as COPD requires evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. A competent lawyer can explain the types of damages available for this type of situation during a complimentary one-on-one consultation.
Lung cancer is usually included in COPD cases involving railroads. Our firm's lung lawyers are experienced and can guide clients through the process of filing an effective FELA claim for lung cancer resulting from exposure to toxins at work.
We were able to secure favorable trial court rulings as well as a small federal jury award for one of our clients who suffered injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment resulting in the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client claimed he required medical attention due to the possibility of developing cancer, which is a valid claim under FELA.
We won summary judgment in two cases that involved railroad workers who were diagnosed with COPD after working for a number of years in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs filed in 2017 were barred from filing a lawsuit since they did not conduct a fair search on the internet to find information about their condition and its relation to their work at the railroad.