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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed of hazardous chemicals, dusts and fumes. Some railroad worker illnesses are fatal.
In the case of a FELA asbestos case, we secured an appeal verdict for our client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer as a consequence from his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust in his work at the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed to toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. Inhaling these chemicals can lead to serious health problems, including lung cancer. Leukemia lawsuit can be fatal and is the most frequent illness among former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins can cause other illnesses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include breathing difficulties, coughing and wheezing shortness of breath, and weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes from work, including diesel fumes. cancer lawsuit can get worse with age.
A railroad COPD attorney might be able to help injured workers receive compensation for their medical bills and pain and suffering. In certain cases an injured worker could get a lump-sum settlement to cover 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 a former railroad employee who claimed to have contracted leukemia while working for three railroads between 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff sought damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the case.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly type of cancer that affects the tissues surrounding organs. It is typically malignant and can cause life-threatening issues like lung failure, respiratory distress or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is found in three distinct kinds of epithelial (epidermal) and sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed will determine how long a patient can expect to survive. Epithelial mesothelioma sufferers have a greater chance of survival over those with sarcomatoid and mixed type. Mesothelioma of the peritoneal or abdominal wall typically has a shorter duration, however some patients live longer than the median.
Railroad workers who develop mesothelioma may seek compensation for medical expenses and lost wages, as well as pain and suffering, funeral costs and emotional anxiety. A skilled railroad attorney copd lawyer can assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they are entitled to.
In a FELA lawsuit, an affirmative defense verdict for a Class I railroad client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he was suffering from colon cancer because of his exposure to diesel fumes and second-hand smoke and creosote during his 40 years of railroad work. A wide range of medical and scientific testimony was presented. The jury rendered a unanimous verdict finding that there was no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers may develop various illnesses that are linked to their job. Lung cancer is possibly the most well-known illness that is associated with railroad work, however, there are a variety of other diseases and conditions 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 ailments and wish to file a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully defended an action brought by the plaintiff who claimed that he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to diesel exhaust and/or benzene when he was a railroad worker. After a lengthy trial of two weeks and a jury verdict, the court affirmed with a defense verdict.
In Bladder cancer lawsuit of a New York case, we obtained summary judgement on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former employee of the railroad claimed he developed bladder cancer due to exposure to certain substances in his employment at the railroad. We argued, and the court agreed that the plaintiff had already granted himself the right to bring this claim after the release was signed in 1996 following a suit that claimed a different kind 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 major cause of chronic diseases like COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breathe, coughing, wheezing and weight loss.
In order to demonstrate that a respiratory illness like COPD and COPD, has caused economic and non-economic damage, you must provide both. A lawyer with experience can explain the various types of damages that are that can be claimed in this case during a no-cost one-on-one consultation.
Lung cancer is usually included in COPD cases for railroad workers. Our firm's lung lawyers are skilled in helping clients file a successful FELA case for lung cancer that was caused by exposure to toxic fumes at work.
We were able successfully preserve favorable trial court rulings as well as a small federal jury award for one client who suffered injuries resulting from the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which led to the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client claimed he required medical treatment because he was worried about developing cancer. This is a valid claim under FELA.
We won summary judgment in two cases involving railroad workers who developed COPD after working for a number of years in a railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs the 2017 lawsuits were time-barred as they failed to conduct a fair internet search for information on their condition or its connection to their railroad job.