Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of dangerous fumes, chemicals, and dusts. Some railroad worker illnesses are fatal.
In the FELA asbestos case, we obtained the defense verdict of a jury our client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he had developed lung cancer as the consequence of his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust during his railroad employment.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed to toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust, solvents, and welding fumes. These substances inhalable can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer. Lung cancer can be fatal and is the most prevalent illness among former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins may result in other ailments such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness as well as coughing and wheezing, as well as weight loss. COPD is caused by exposure to chemical fumes at work which includes diesel fumes. The symptoms may become worse with age.
A railroad COPD lawyer might be able to assist injured workers recover compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering. In some cases the injured worker could receive a lump sum settlement to cover the damages incurred.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented their railroad client in a matter that was filed in Albany, NY. The lawsuit was filed by an ex-railroad worker who claimed that she had contracted leukemia while working for three railroads between 1975 and 2007. Leukemia lawsuit sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court dismissed the case and granted summary judgment to the railroad client.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, an uncommon and deadly cancer that affects organs' tissue it is a type of cancer that could be fatal. It is a malignant tumor that can lead to life-threatening complications like lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma comes in three different kinds which include epithelial (epidermal) and Sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed determines the length of time patients are expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma is more likely to have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid or mixed types. Patients diagnosed with mesothelioma affecting the peritoneal wall or abdominal cavity typically have shorter life expectancies, although some people survive longer than the median.
Railroad workers who develop mesothelioma can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, suffering and pain funeral expenses and emotional suffering. A lawyer for railroad lawsuits will assist victims in obtaining 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 his exposure to diesel exhaust smoke, second hand smoke and creosote throughout his 40 years of railroad service. The case involved a lot of factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury rendered a unanimous verdict, finding no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are susceptible to contracting a number of illnesses linked to their work. Lung cancer is the most common disease that affects railroad workers however, there are other illnesses and conditions that could be connected to exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you've been diagnosed with any of these illnesses and want to pursue a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully defense of an action brought by a plaintiff who claimed that he was suffering from chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to diesel exhaust and/or benzene during his time as railroad worker. The jury returned a verdict in defense after a two-week trial.
In a case involving a lawsuit filed in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of a railroad defendant in which an ex-railroad employee claimed that he developed bladder cancer due to his exposure to a number of chemicals in his employment at the railroad. Bladder cancer lawsuit agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived the right to bring this suit when signing an agreement in 1996 after a previous lawsuit that claimed a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to numerous cancer-causing substances that cause cancer, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes that contain microscopic particles that can reach deep into lung tissue, are a frequent cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breath wheezing, coughing and weight loss.
A successful claim for a respiratory condition like COPD requires proof of both economic and non-economic losses. A skilled lawyer can discuss the different types of damages available in this type of case during a no-cost one-on-one consultation.
Lung cancer is a common factor in railroad COPD cases. Our firm's experienced lung lawyers can assist clients through the process of filing a successful FELA claim for lung cancer that is caused by exposure to toxins from work.
We were able save favorable trial court decisions and a small jury award to our client who suffered injuries in 2017 due to the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania that resulted in the release vinyl chloride. The client claimed he required medical monitoring due to his risk of developing cancer which is a valid claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgment in two cases that involved railroad workers who developed COPD after working for a number of years in a railroad yard. The court ruled that the plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits were time-barred since they did not conduct a fair search on the internet for information on their illness and its relationship to their jobs in the railroad.