Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of hazardous substances, dusts, and fumes. Some of the illnesses that affect railroad workers can be fatal.
In the FELA asbestos case, we obtained an appeal verdict for our client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he had was diagnosed with lung cancer as a consequence of his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust during his time working for the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust, solvents, and welding fumes. These substances inhalable can cause serious health issues, including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most frequent illness among former railroad workers.
Exposure to toxins in the workplace can cause other diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, as well as weight loss. class action lawsuit against norfolk southern railroad is caused by exposure to chemical fumes at work and in the workplace, such as diesel fumes. The symptoms may worsen as you age.
A railroad COPD attorney may be able help injured workers receive reimbursement for medical expenses and suffering. In certain cases an injured worker could receive a lump-sum payment for their damages.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented their railroad client in a lawsuit that was filed in Albany, NY. The claim was filed by a former railroad employee who claimed to have contracted leukemia after working for three 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, the most rare and deadly type of cancer that affects organs' tissues, is a form of cancer that could be fatal. It is typically malignant and can cause life-threatening complications such as lung failure, respiratory distress or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is classified into three types: epithelial, biphasic, and sarcomatoid (mixed type).
The mesothelioma type that is diagnosed determines the length of time patients are expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma has a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed kinds. People who are diagnosed with mesothelioma of abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall typically have shorter lives however, some individuals live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma is one of the cancers that affects railroad workers. They can seek compensation for medical expenses along with lost wages and suffering. They can also claim compensation for funeral costs and emotional distress. A railroad lawsuit lawyer will assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they are entitled to.
In a FELA lawsuit, the plaintiff obtained an affirmative defense verdict for a Class I railroad client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he developed colon cancer because of the exposure to diesel fumes, second-hand smoke and creosote over his 40 years of railroad work. Extensive fact, medical and scientific evidence was presented. The jury voted unanimously verdict, finding no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are susceptible to various diseases that are connected to their work. Lung cancer is the most common disease for railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions that are related to exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. A train accident lawyer can help you if you've been diagnosed with any of these diseases and would like to pursue a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending a claim filed by the Plaintiff who claimed that he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") due to the result of exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene in his time as railroad workers. The jury ruled in favor of the defense following an eight-week trial.
In the case of a New York case, we obtained summary judgement on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former railroad employee claimed that he had developed bladder cancer due to exposure to certain substances during his employment with the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived the right to file this suit when the agreement was signed in 1996 following the filing of a lawsuit that claimed a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to many cancer-causing compounds such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes, which contain microscopic particles that reach deep into lung tissues, are a common cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is manifested by shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. Weight loss is also a factor. difficulty sleeping.
In order to demonstrate that a respiratory illness such as COPD is causing economic and non-economic harm it is necessary to prove both. A skilled lawyer can discuss the kinds of damages available for this type of case during a no-cost one-on-one consultation.
Lung cancer is usually included in COPD cases for railroad workers. Our lung lawyers are adept at helping clients file a successful FELA case for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxic substances at work.
We were able to secure favorable trial court rulings as well as a small federal jury award to the client who sustained 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 treatment due to the fear of developing cancer, which is an appropriate claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers developed COPD after several years of working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs filed in 2017 were barred from filing a lawsuit because they failed to conduct a reasonable search of the internet to find information about their illness and the connection to their work at the railroad.