Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a myriad of hazardous chemicals, dusts and fumes. Some illnesses that affect railroad workers can be fatal.
In Bladder cancer lawsuit , we obtained a defense verdict from a jury for our client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The plaintiff claimed that he was diagnosed with lung carcinoma as a result of his exposures to diesel exhaust and asbestos during his time working in the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed to toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can trigger serious health issues, such as lung cancer. Lung cancer is a disease that affects the lungs, can be deadly and is one of the most frequent illnesses that affect former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins can also lead to other conditions that include chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness as well as wheezing and coughing, and weight loss. COPD is often caused by prolonged exposure to dust in the workplace and chemical fumes such as smoke and diesel fumes from idling locomotives. The symptoms may become worse with the onset of.
A railroad COPD attorney might be able to help injured workers receive reimbursement for medical expenses and suffering. In certain situations, the injured worker may receive a lump sum amount of money for his or her losses.
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 employee who claimed that she had contracted leukemia following his time working for three railroads from 1975 and 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 and deadly cancer that affects tissues surrounding organs, is a form of cancer that can be fatal. It is a malignant cancer that can lead to life-threatening complications such as respiratory distress or lung failure. Mesothelioma is composed of three types: epithelial biphasic, and sarcomatoid (mixed type).
The mesothelioma type that is diagnosed determines how long patients can expect to live. Those with epithelial mesothelioma have a greater chance of survival over those with sarcomatoid and mixed type. Mesothelioma that affects the abdominal wall, peritoneal, or generally has a lower life expectancy, but some people have a longer life span than the median.
Mesothelioma sufferers who work for railroads can seek compensation for medical expenses as well as lost wages, suffering and pain, funeral costs and emotional suffering. A railroad lawsuit copd lawyer can assist victims to receive the financial compensation they are entitled to.
In cancer lawsuits , an affirmative defense verdict for a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff claimed that he had colon cancer as a result of the exposure to diesel fumes and second-hand smoke and creosote over his 40 years of railroad work. union pacific railroad lawsuit involved extensive scientific, medical and factual evidence. The jury voted unanimously verdict, finding no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad employees are at risk of various illnesses that can be linked to their job. Lung cancer is possibly the most well-known disease that is linked to railroad work however, there are a variety of other illnesses and conditions which can be linked to long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust, or secondhand smoke. If you've contracted one of these conditions and have been injured in a train crash, a lawyer can help you file an claim under FELA to get compensation for your non-economic and economic losses.
In a case that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully secured a defense for an individual who claimed he contracted chronic myeloidleukemia ("CML") due to the result of exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene during his career as railway worker. After a two-week trial, the jury returned with a defense verdict.
In a case involving the filing of a suit in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of a railroad defendant in which the former employee of the railroad claimed that he had developed bladder cancer as a result of his exposure to a range of substances in his employment at the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived the right to bring this suit when signing an agreement in 1996 following a prior lawsuit that claimed a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of cancer-causing compounds, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These poisonous fumes contain microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lung tissue. They are a major cause of chronic diseases like COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breath wheezing, coughing and weight loss.
To prove that a respiratory issue such as COPD is causing economic and non-economic harm it is necessary to prove both. A qualified attorney can explain the various damages available in this kind of situation during a free consultation.
Lung cancer is a common factor in COPD cases for railroad workers. Our experienced lung lawyers can guide clients through the process of submitting an effective FELA claim for lung cancer caused by work-related exposures to toxins.
We were able to preserve favorable court rulings in trial courts as well as a small federal jury award to 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 that he required medical supervision as he was concerned about developing cancer. This is a valid claim in FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers suffered from COPD over a period of time working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that plaintiffs the 2017 lawsuits were time-barred since they did not conduct a reasonable internet search for information regarding their illness or its connection to their job at the railroad.