Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a wide range of hazardous substances, dusts, and fumes. Certain illnesses of railroad workers can be fatal.
We obtained an appeals verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in a FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. The plaintiff claimed that he had developed lung carcinoma as a result from his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust in his work at the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed to harmful chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents, and welding fumes. These inhalable substances can cause serious health issues, including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most common illness among former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins can also trigger other illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include breathing problems, coughing and wheezing shortness of breath, and weight loss. COPD can be caused by prolonged exposure to dust from the workplace and chemical fumes, including smoke and diesel fumes from idle locomotives. The symptoms can become more severe as you get older.
A railroad COPD lawyer might be able help injured workers receive compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering. In certain cases an injured worker may receive a lump-sum settlement for their losses.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented their railroad client in a lawsuit that was filed in Albany, NY. acute myeloid leukemia lawsuit was filed by a former railroad employee who claimed to have contracted leukemia while working for three railroads between 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff claimed damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted a summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the action.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare, but fatal form of cancer that affects the tissues surrounding organs. It is usually a malignant tumor that could cause serious and life-threatening complications like lung failure, respiratory distress or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is found in three distinct types that include epithelial (epidermal), sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic type (mixed).
The mesothelioma type that is diagnosed determines how long patients are expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma is more likely to have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed types. Mesothelioma of the abdominal wall or peritoneal area usually has a shorter life duration, however some patients live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma patients on railroads are entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, suffering and pain funeral expenses and emotional distress. A skilled railroad lawsuit copd attorney can 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 a Class I railroad client in a FELA case in which the plaintiff claimed that he was diagnosed with colon cancer due to the exposure to diesel exhaust in second hand smoke as well as creosote over the course of his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved extensive scientific, medical and factual evidence. The jury was unanimously ruled that there was no negligence or violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad employees are at risk of various ailments that can be related to their work. Lung cancer is the most well-known disease that is linked to railroad work but there are many other diseases and conditions which can be linked to long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust, or secondhand smoke. If you have developed one of these illnesses, a train accident lawyer can assist you in filing an appeal under FELA to recover your economic and non-economic losses.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully defense of an action brought by the plaintiff who claimed he had developed chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to his occupational exposures to diesel exhaust and/or benzene when he was railroad workers. The jury returned a verdict in defense following an eight-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 bladder cancer due to his exposure to certain substances in his employment at the railroad. We argued, and the court ruled that the plaintiff had previously granted himself the right to pursue this claim when he signed a release in 1996 following a suit in which he claimed a different form of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed a range of cancer-causing substances, including diesel exhaust and asbestos. These toxic fumes that contain microscopic particulates that can penetrate into lung tissue, are a frequent cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is manifested by shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing, weight loss and difficulty sleeping.
To demonstrate that a respiratory illness like COPD is causing economic and non-economic damage, you must provide both. A qualified lawyer can explain the types of damages available for this type of case in a one-on-1 consultation.
Railroad COPD cases often involve lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's lung lawyers are experienced and can assist clients through the process of submitting an effective FELA claim for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxins at work.
We were able preserve favorable trial court decisions and a modest jury award to our client who suffered injuries in 2017 as a result of the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania that resulted in the release of vinyl chloride. The client claimed he required medical monitoring due to his fear of developing cancer. This is a valid claim to FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers suffered from COPD after several years of working in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs the 2017 lawsuits were time-barred, because they did not conduct a fair internet search for information about their illness or its connection to their job at the railroad.