Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a myriad of dangerous chemicals dusts, fumes, and dusts. Certain illnesses of railroad workers can be fatal.
In union pacific railroad lawsuit of a 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 alleged he developed lung cancer as the result of exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust during his work at the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed harmful chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents, and welding fumes. Inhaling these substances can lead to serious health issues including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most prevalent illness among former railroad employees.
Exposure to workplace toxins can result in other ailments such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness as well as coughing and wheezing, and weight loss. COPD is often result of long-term exposure to dust from the workplace and chemical fumes like diesel fumes and smoke from idle locomotives. The symptoms can get worse with the onset of.
A railroad COPD lawyer might be able help injured workers recover compensation for their medical expenses and suffering. In certain cases an injured worker may get a lump-sum settlement to cover their losses.
In a lawsuit that was brought in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented the railroad client in a claim brought by an ex-employee who claimed leukemia developed in him after working for three different railroads from 1975 to 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, one of the rare cancers that affects organs' tissue and is a type of cancer that could be fatal. cancer lawsuits is a malignant tumour that can lead to life-threatening complications, like respiratory distress or lung failure. Mesothelioma is available in three kinds that include 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 has a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid or mixed kinds. Mesothelioma affecting the peritoneal or abdominal wall generally has a shorter expectation, however, some patients have a longer life span than the median.
Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects railroad workers. They can be awarded compensation for medical expenses as well as lost wages, pain and suffering. They can also claim compensation for funeral expenses and emotional stress. Bladder cancer lawsuit qualified railroad lawsuit copd attorney can assist victims to obtain the financial compensation they are entitled to.
Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for Class I railroad client in a FELA case in which the plaintiff claimed that he was diagnosed with colon cancer as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust, second hand smoke and creosote during his 40 years of railroad service. The case involved a lot of scientific, medical and factual evidence. The jury returned 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 are at risk for a variety of diseases that are connected to their work. Lung cancer is possibly the most familiar disease that is linked to railroad work but there are numerous other ailments and diseases that are linked to long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you've been diagnosed with any of these ailments and wish to pursue a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In the case, which took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully defended a claim brought by the Plaintiff who claimed that he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") as the consequence of his exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust in his time as railway worker. The jury returned a verdict in defense following a two-week trial.
In a New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former employee of the railroad claimed that he developed cancer of the bladder because of his exposure to certain chemicals during his employment with the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff was unable to pursue this lawsuit when he signed an agreement in 1996 following a previous lawsuit alleging a different kind of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed a variety of cancer-causing compounds including diesel exhaust and asbestos. These harmful fumes contain microscopic pieces that can penetrate into the lung tissue. They are a common cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is characterized as shortness of breathe wheezing, coughing, and weight loss.
A successful claim for a respiratory disorder like COPD requires the evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. An experienced attorney can help you understand the various damages available in this particular case in a no-cost consultation.
Lung cancer is usually included in COPD cases involving railroads. Our firm's experienced lung lawyers can assist clients through the process of submitting an effective FELA claim for lung cancer that is caused by work-related exposures to toxins.
We successfully preserved favorable court rulings in trial courts and a modest federal jury award to one client who suffered injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment resulting in the release of vinyl chloride in 2017. The client claimed he needed medical attention due to his fear of developing cancer. This is a valid claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgment in two cases involving railroad workers who were diagnosed with COPD after working for several years in a rail yard. The court ruled plaintiffs the 2017 lawsuits were time-barred, because they did not conduct a reasonable online search to find information about their condition or its connection to their railroad job.