Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a wide variety of hazardous chemicals, dusts and fumes. Some illnesses among railroad workers are 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. BNSF Railway lawsuit claimed that he suffered from lung cancer as a consequence of exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust while working for the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers can be exposed to toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can cause serious health issues including lung cancer. Lung cancer can affect the lungs can be fatal and is one of the most common illnesses affecting former railroad workers.
The exposure to workplace toxins could also trigger other illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The symptoms of COPD include difficulty breathing wheezing and coughing in shortness of breath and weight loss. COPD can be caused by long-term exposure to dust from the workplace and chemical fumes, including diesel fumes and smoke from idling locomotives. The symptoms can get worse as you get older.
A railroad COPD lawyer might be able to help injured workers receive compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering. In some cases an injured worker could 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 employee of the railroad who claimed that she had 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 is the most rare and deadly type of cancer that affects organs' tissues it is a type of cancer that could be fatal. It is generally malignant and can cause life-threatening complications, such as respiratory distress, lung failure or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma comes in three different kinds which include epithelial (epidermal), Sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma detected will determine the length of time a patient can expect to survive. Epithelial mesothelioma can have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed kinds. Mesothelioma of the abdominal wall or peritoneal area generally has a lower life duration, however some patients live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma is one of the cancers that affects railroad workers. They can be awarded compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, suffering and pain. They may also seek compensation for funeral expenses and emotional anxiety. A railroad lawsuit copd lawyer can assist victims to receive the financial compensation they deserve.
In a FELA lawsuit, an affirmative defense verdict for a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he developed colon cancer as a result of his exposure to diesel fumes and second-hand smoke and creosote during his 40 years of railroad work. Extensive scientific and medical evidence was presented. The jury delivered a unanimous verdict, finding no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers can be affected by many illnesses that are related to their work. Lung cancer is probably the most well-known illness associated with railroad work, but there are numerous other diseases and conditions that are linked to long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust, or secondhand smoke. If you've been diagnosed with one of these conditions, a train accident lawyer can help you file an claim under FELA to get compensation for your non-economic and economic losses.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully defended an action filed by a plaintiff who claimed that he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to diesel exhaust and/or benzene when he was railroad worker. After a two-week trial the jury reaffirmed with a defense verdict.
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 bladder cancer due to exposure to certain substances during his employment with the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right bring the suit when he signed an agreement in 1996 following a previous lawsuit alleging a different kind of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed various cancer-causing chemicals such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes contain microscopic particles that may penetrate deep into lung tissue. They are a major cause of chronic diseases like COPD. csx railroad lawsuit is known for its shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing. It can also cause weight loss and difficulty sleeping.
To prove that a respiratory condition such as COPD that has resulted in economic and non-economic damage you must prove both. A qualified attorney can explain the different damages that can be claimed in this particular case during a complimentary consultation.
Lung cancer is usually included in COPD cases involving railroad workers. Our firm's experienced lung attorneys can assist clients through the process of filing an effective FELA claim for lung cancer resulting from exposure to toxic substances at work.
We were able save favorable trial court decisions and a modest jury award to our client who suffered injuries in 2017 due to the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania that resulted in the release of vinyl chloride. The client claimed he required medical monitoring due to his worry of developing cancer which is an appropriate claim under FELA.
union pacific railroad lawsuits won summary judgment in two cases involving railroad workers who were diagnosed with COPD after working for several years 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 fair internet search for information about their illness or its connection to their railroad employment.