Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed of dangerous chemicals, dusts and fumes. Certain illnesses of railroad workers can be fatal.
In an FELA asbestos case, we secured a defense verdict from a jury for our client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The plaintiff claimed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer as a result from his exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos in his work at the railroad.
union pacific railroad lawsuits are exposed to toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust solvents, fuels, solvents and welding fumes. These substances inhalable can cause serious health problems including lung cancer. Lung cancer can be fatal and is the most frequent illness among former railroad employees.
The exposure to workplace toxins could cause other health issues like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness, difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing as well as weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes from work, including diesel fumes. The symptoms can become more severe as you age.
A railroad COPD attorney could be able to help injured workers receive compensation for medical expenses as well as pain and suffering. In certain cases, an injured worker can get a lump-sum settlement to cover their injuries.
In a matter that was filed in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented a railroad client in a lawsuit brought by a former 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 dismissed the case and granted summary judgment to the railroad client.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, one of the rare cancers that affects organs' tissues that are located in the body, is a kind of cancer that could be fatal. It is generally a malignant tumor that can cause serious and life-threatening complications, such as respiratory distress, lung failure or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma can be found in three different kinds of epithelial (epidermal), Sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed determines how long patients can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma patients have a higher rate of survival than those who suffer from sarcomatoid or mixed type. Mesothelioma that affects the abdominal wall, peritoneal, or usually has a shorter life expectation, however, some patients live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma patients on railroads may seek compensation for medical expenses as well as lost wages, suffering and pain, funeral costs and emotional suffering. A railroad lawsuit lawyer can help victims receive 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 plaintiff alleged that he was diagnosed with colon cancer as a result of the exposure to diesel exhaust in second hand smoke as well as creosote during his 40 years of railroad service. The jury heard a wide array of medical and scientific testimony was presented. The jury delivered a unanimous verdict finding that there was no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers may develop several illnesses related to their job. Lung cancer is perhaps the most well-known disease associated with railroad work, but there are many other conditions and diseases that are triggered by long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. If you've been diagnosed with one of these conditions and have been injured in a train crash, a lawyer can help you file an claim under FELA to claim compensation for your economic and non-economic losses.
In a case involving Philadelphia County, we successfully represented a case filed by an individual who claimed he was suffering from chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to his occupational exposures to benzene and diesel exhaust while working as railroad workers. After a trial lasting two weeks the jury reaffirmed a defense decision.
In a New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former railroad employee claimed that he was diagnosed with cancer of the bladder as a result to his exposure to certain substances in his employment at the railroad. We argued and the court agreed that the plaintiff had earlier released his ability to bring this claim after the release was signed in 1996 following a 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 are made up of microscopic particles that may penetrate deep into lung tissue. They are a typical cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is known for its shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing, weight loss, and difficulty sleeping.
To prove that a respiratory issue such as COPD is causing economic and non-economic damage it is necessary to prove both. A skilled lawyer can discuss the various types of damages that are that can be claimed in this case during a no-cost one-on-one consultation.
Lung cancer is often included in railroad COPD cases. Our firm's lung lawyers are skilled in helping clients win a FELA case for lung cancer that was caused by exposure to toxic chemicals at work.
We were able to secure favorable trial court decisions and a minimal 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 due to the fear of developing cancer, which is an acceptable claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers were diagnosed with COPD following several years of working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that the plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits were time-barred due to their inability to conduct a fair search on the internet for information regarding their illness and the connection to their jobs in the railroad.