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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of dangerous fumes, chemicals, and dusts. cancer lawsuit that affect railroad workers can be fatal.
In an FELA asbestos case, 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 he was diagnosed with lung cancer as a result of his exposure asbestos and diesel exhaust during his time working for the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. Inhaling Bladder cancer lawsuit can lead to serious health issues including lung cancer. Lung cancer can affect the lungs can be fatal and is one of the most prevalent illnesses that affect former railroad workers.
The exposure to workplace toxins could cause other diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness as well as coughing and wheezing, as well as weight loss. COPD can be result of long-term exposure to dust from the workplace and chemical fumes, including diesel fumes and smoke from idle locomotives. Symptoms may worsen with age.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able to help injured workers receive compensation for medical expenses and suffering. In certain cases, an injured worker can receive a lump-sum settlement for their injuries.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented their railroad client in a lawsuit that was filed in Albany, NY. The lawsuit was filed by an ex-railroad employee who claimed to have contracted leukemia while 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 but deadly form of cancer that affects the tissues surrounding organs. It is a malignant tumour that can lead to life-threatening complications such as lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma is composed of three types: epithelial, biphasic, and sarcomatoid (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma diagnosed will determine the length of time that a patient could expect to live. Those with epithelial mesothelioma have a higher rate of survival than those with sarcomatoid or mixed type. Mesothelioma affecting the abdominal wall or peritoneal area typically has a shorter time, but some have a longer life span than the median.
Railroad workers who are diagnosed with mesothelioma may seek compensation for medical expenses and lost wages, as well as suffering and pain funeral costs, as well as emotional anxiety. A railroad lawsuit copd lawyer can assist victims to receive the financial compensation they deserve.
Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for a 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 throughout his 40 years working for railroads. The case involved extensive scientific, medical and factual evidence. The jury rendered 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 of a variety of diseases that are connected to their job. Lung cancer is the most frequent illness that affects railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions which can be linked to long term exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you have developed any of these ailments and are looking to pursue a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case involving Philadelphia County, we successfully defended an action filed by the plaintiff who claimed he had developed chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust while working as railroad workers. After a two-week trial the jury returned with a defense verdict.
In a case that involved an action filed in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. In this case, the former employee of the railroad claimed that he developed bladder cancer due to exposure to a variety of substances during his time at the railroad. We argued and the court ruled that the plaintiff had already released his ability to bring the claim when signing a release in 1996 following a previous suit which 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 harmful fumes, which contain microscopic particulates that can penetrate deep into lung tissue, are a major cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breathe wheezing, coughing, and weight loss.
In order to prove that a respiratory problem like COPD is causing economic and non-economic harm it is necessary to prove both. A competent attorney can provide the various damages that are available in this kind of case, during a free consultation.
Railroad COPD cases usually include lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's experienced lung attorneys can guide clients through the process of submitting a successful FELA claim for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxic substances at work.
We were able to secure favorable trial court decisions and a small jury award for our client who sustained injuries in 2017 due to the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania that led to the release of vinyl chloride. cancer lawsuit claimed he required medical treatment because he was worried about developing cancer. This is a valid claim to 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 who filed their lawsuits in 2017 are not time-barred, because they did not conduct a reasonable internet search to find information about their condition or its connection to their railroad employment.