Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed of dangerous fumes, chemicals, and dusts. Certain diseases of railroad workers could be fatal.
In an FELA asbestos case, we obtained an appeal verdict for our client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he had developed lung carcinoma as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos while working for the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. These substances inhalable can cause serious health issues, including lung cancer. Railroad Cancer Lawsuit Settlements can affect the lungs, can be deadly and is one of the most common illnesses affecting former railroad employees.
The exposure to workplace toxins could also cause other conditions like chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). The symptoms of COPD include difficulty breathing wheezing and coughing and shortness of breath, as well as weight loss. COPD is often result of long-term exposure to dust in the workplace as well as chemical fumes like smoke and diesel fumes from idle locomotives. The symptoms can get worse as you get older.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able help injured workers get compensation for medical expenses, suffering. In some cases the injured worker could receive a lump sum amount of money for his or her damages.
In a case commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented an railroad client in a claim brought by an ex-employee who claimed leukemia developed in him after working for three different railroads from 1975 until 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 the most rare and deadly type of cancer that affects organs' tissues it is a type of cancer that can be fatal. It is usually a malignant tumor that could cause serious and life-threatening complications, such as lung failure, respiratory distress or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is available in three types of epithelial (epidermal), sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed will determine how long a patient may be expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma patients have a better survival rate than those with sarcomatoid or mixed type. Mesothelioma that affects the abdominal wall or peritoneal area typically has a shorter time, but some live longer than the median.
Railroad workers who are diagnosed with mesothelioma can seek compensation for medical expenses as well as lost wages, pain and suffering funeral expenses and emotional distress. A lawyer for railroad lawsuits can assist victims in receiving the financial compensation they are entitled to.
In a FELA lawsuit, the plaintiff obtained a defense verdict for a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff claimed that he suffered from colon cancer due to the exposure to diesel fumes and second-hand smoke, and creosote throughout his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved extensive scientific, medical and factual evidence. The jury voted unanimously 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 susceptible to contracting several illnesses related to their work. Lung cancer is possibly the most well-known disease related to railroad work, but there are many other ailments and diseases that are triggered by long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you've been diagnosed with any of these diseases and want to pursue a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully represented a case filed by a plaintiff who claimed that he was suffering from chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to diesel exhaust and/or benzene while working as railroad workers. The jury returned a verdict in defense after the two-week trial.
In the case of a New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former employee of the railroad claimed he developed cancer of the bladder as a result to his exposure to certain chemicals in his employment at the railroad. We argued, and the court agreed that the plaintiff had earlier waived his right to bring this claim when he signed a release in 1996 following a suit alleging a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to a multitude of cancer-causing compounds that cause cancer, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. 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 by shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, weight loss and difficulty sleeping.
A successful claim for a respiratory disorder such as COPD requires proof of both economic as well as non-economic losses. An experienced attorney can help you understand the different damages that can be claimed in this particular case, during a free consultation.
COPD cases involving railroad workers often include lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's lung lawyers are adept at helping clients file a successful FELA case for lung cancer that was caused by toxic exposures at work.
We were able save favorable trial court decisions, and also a low jury award to our client who suffered injuries in 2017 as a result of the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania which resulted in the release of vinyl chloride. The client claimed he needed medical attention due to the worry of developing cancer which is an appropriate claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers suffered from COPD following several years of working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs in the 2017 lawsuits were barred since they did not conduct a reasonable search of the internet for information about their illness and the connection to their work at the railroad.