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Railroad Lawsuits and Asthma
Railroad workers often are exposed to fumes and toxic chemicals such as silica, creosote, and asbestos. The exposures could cause respiratory diseases like asthma.
Fortunately, the victims could be entitled to compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. A good railroad lawsuit asthma lawyer can assist. Here are railroad cancer lawsuit of settlements and verdicts.
Diesel Exhaust
Because trains run on diesel fuels railroad workers are exposed all day to diesel fumes. These fumes contain a mixture of tiny soot particles, gasses, and other harmful chemicals that could cause serious health issues. The exposure to these fumes can contribute to the development of asthma and other pulmonary diseases.
Since decades, railroads have been aware of the dangers that come with diesel exhaust. Many companies haven't taken adequate measures to protect their employees. Railroad workers have been diagnosed with respiratory illnesses that are debilitating.
The exposure to diesel fumes, when combined with other workplace hazards such asbestos, creosote and silica can result in life-altering lung diseases, including asthma. These conditions can hinder railroad workers from returning to their jobs, and could even affect their life quality.
In one instance, our attorneys successfully defended an FELA claim asserted by a former engineer who claimed to have contracted leukemia and other cancers due to the exposure to diesel fumes as well as other toxic chemicals while working on railway equipment. The court granted summary judgment for the defendant railroads, ruling that Plaintiff did not conduct an adequately thorough search for information about his illness at the time of diagnosis, and that his claims were time-barred.
Dust
Rail workers are exposed to a variety of dusts, such as silica dust from ballasts and coal dust. They can also be exposed to petroleum or chemical fuels. These toxic substances can be harmful to an individual's health and can cause respiratory diseases, such as asthma.
Our FELA attorney has helped many people seek compensation for exposure to these substances. Fortunately, FELA allows workers who have been diagnosed with certain ailments to hold their employers accountable for their failure to protect workers from hazardous work environments.
For example an Montana jury handed down $3.7 million to a former locomotive engineer who was afflicted with pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive lung disease that is caused by scarring of lung tissue. In his FELA claim, the defendant claimed that the inhalation of diesel fumes hundreds, or perhaps thousands of times contributed to the development and development of his lung disease. Jurors were not convinced by the defense experts' testimony that the locomotive engineer's lung condition could have a different source.
Friends of the Columbia Gorge and Sierra Club also successfully sued BNSF Railroad over its coal trains. Every time a train traverses the Gorge it pollutes habitats that are sensitive for wildlife and plants, wetlands, tributary rivers, and the Columbia River. BNSF has accepted to stop transporting coal in the Gorge, and other locations.
Asbestos
Railroad workers have been exposed to dangerous chemicals. Other toxic materials remain in the workplace, even although asbestos has been removed. Chemical solvents can cause asthma and respiratory illnesses. Railroad workers can sue their employers to obtain compensation.
In one instance the jury ruled that a 61-year old locomotive engineer was suffering from asthma caused by diesel due to his work on railroads. The illness led him to be placed on medical leave and lose wages. He also required two back surgeries, including an lumbar spinal fusion that was multi-level that added up to considerable medical costs.
He said He was exposed to diesel exhaust fumes and strong odors. He also said his body was constantly exposed silica particles, chemical compounds, spray paints and black smoke. The chest tightened, the throat ached, and he was having difficulties swallowing. He also was suffering from allergies and chronic bronchitis.
The railroads successfully argued the releases that plaintiff signed in 1996 should bar the new suit as he knew of the risk at the time he was exposed to asbestos. Hughes Law Offices also argued that the time limit for filing a lawsuit should be extended until the plaintiff was diagnosed with cancer in order to give him the chance to seek medical attention and determine if his condition was related to his work.
Poor Ventilation
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with lung cancer or lung diseases, mesothelioma or other forms of cancer that could be connected to work in the railroad industry, you might have the right to file a lawsuit under FELA against the corporation which employed you. FELA lawsuits can award compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact an Houston FELA attorney today to discuss your case.
A jury awarded a former Conrail engineer $2.6 million in his occupational health trial after finding that the retired engineer's asthma, which is a chronic problem, was caused by his frequent exposure to diesel exhaust fumes when working on rail yards to work with locomotives. The plaintiffs' lawyers argued that railroads failed to prevent exposure by not installing adequate ventilation in locomotive cabs.
Railroad workers are exposed to toxic chemicals and diesel fumes. Asbestos and benzene as well as other carcinogens can be found in construction and maintenance materials. Sadly, these toxic substances can lead to a variety of cancers as well as other serious health issues, including pulmonary diseases such as asthma.
If you suffer from asthma that arose due to your working on the railroad, or when you have someone you love who has been diagnosed with cancer that could be related to the rail industry in any way, an Houston FELA lawyer can help you ensure that your employer is held accountable for their negligence. Contacting an experienced attorney immediately will help you maximize your chances of obtaining the financial compensation you're entitled to for your losses and suffering.
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