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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed of dangerous chemical fumes, dusts and chemicals. Some railroad worker illnesses are fatal.
We obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in the FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. The plaintiff claimed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer as a consequence of his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust during his work at the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can cause serious health issues, including lung cancer. Lung cancer can be fatal and is the most frequent illness among former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins can cause other diseases, such as chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness, difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, and weight loss. COPD can be caused by exposure to dust from the workplace and chemical fumes, such as smoke and diesel fumes from idling locomotives. The symptoms can get worse as you age.
A railroad COPD attorney could be able to help injured workers receive compensation for medical bills and suffering. In certain situations, an injured worker can receive a lump sum settlement for their losses.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a matter that was filed in Albany, NY. The claim was filed by an ex-railroad worker 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.
Lymphoma lawsuit is a rare, but deadly form of cancer that affects the tissues that surround organs. It is a malignant tumor that can lead to life-threatening complications, such as respiratory distress or lung failure. Mesothelioma is classified into three types: epithelial, biphasic, and sarcomatoid (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma diagnosed will determine the length of time that a patient could be expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma patients have a greater chance of survival over those with sarcomatoid and mixed type. Patients diagnosed with mesothelioma in the peritoneal wall or abdominal cavity generally have a shorter life expectancy however, some individuals live longer than the median.
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects railroad workers. They can seek compensation for medical expenses along with lost wages and suffering and pain. They may also seek compensation for funeral expenses and emotional distress. A skilled railroad attorney copd lawyer can help victims obtain the financial compensation they deserve.
In a FELA lawsuit, the defense verdict of a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he was suffering from colon cancer because of the exposure to diesel fumes and second-hand smoke and creosote during his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved a lot of factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury voted unanimously verdict, finding no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers can develop several illnesses related to their job. Lung cancer is probably the most familiar disease that is associated with railroad work, but there are many other conditions and diseases that can be linked to long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can help those who have been affected by any of these diseases and wish to claim economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In the case, which took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully defended a claim brought by the Plaintiff who claimed that the development of chronic myeloidleukemia ("CML") due to the result of exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust during his career as a railroad worker. After a two-week long trial the jury returned with a defense verdict.
In an 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 because of his exposure to certain substances during his time at the railroad. We argued and the court agreed that the plaintiff had already released his ability to bring this claim after he signed a release in 1996 following a previous suit alleging a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to many cancer-causing compounds such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes are made up of microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into lung tissue. They are a frequent cause of chronic diseases like COPD. COPD is known as shortness of breathe wheezing, coughing and weight loss.
Kidney cancer lawsuit for a respiratory condition such as COPD requires evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. A skilled lawyer can discuss the kinds of damages available in this type of situation during a complimentary one-on-one consultation.
COPD cases involving railroad workers often result in lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's lung lawyers are experienced and can guide 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 to preserve favorable trial court decisions and a modest jury award for our client who sustained injuries in 2017 due to the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania which resulted in the release vinyl chloride. The client claimed that he required medical monitoring due to the risk of developing cancer which is an acceptable claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers were diagnosed with COPD after several years of working in a yard for railroads. Multiple myeloma lawsuit ruled plaintiffs the 2017 lawsuits were time-barred as they failed to conduct a reasonable online search for information regarding their illness or its connection to their railroad employment.