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Railroad Lawsuits and Asthma


Rail workers are often exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes like silica and asbestos. The exposures could cause asthma-related respiratory problems.

Fortunately, victims can recover compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). A reputable railroad lawsuit asthma lawyer will help. Here are a few examples of settlements that have been successful and verdicts.

Diesel Exhaust

Since trains operate on diesel fuel, the majority of railroad workers are exposed to a variety of diesel fumes through the day. The fumes consist of soot particles and harmful chemicals. The exposure to these fumes can contribute to the development of asthma and other lung illnesses.

Railroads have been aware about the dangers of exposure to diesel exhaust for a long time. Many companies haven't implemented adequate safeguards to protect their employees. As a result, many railroad workers have developed respiratory ailments that are severe and debilitating.

When combined with other workplace hazards, such as asbestos, silica or creosote exposure to diesel fumes can cause the development of life-threatening pulmonary illnesses, such as asthma. These symptoms can often prevent railroad workers from returning to work and could affect the quality of their lives.

In one case our attorneys successfully secured a FELA lawsuit brought by an engineer on the locomotive who claimed he contracted leukemia and other types of cancer as a result of his exposure to toxic diesel fumes and toxic chemicals while working on railroad equipment. The court granted summary judgment for the railroads in question, deciding that Plaintiff did not make an adequate search for information regarding his illness at the time of diagnosis, and the claims were time-barred.

Dust

Rail workers are exposed to different dusts, such as silica dust from ballast and coal dust. They are also exposed to petroleum or chemical fuels. These harmful substances can be harmful to a person's health and contribute to respiratory illnesses, like asthma.

Our FELA attorney has helped many people seek compensation for their exposure to these substances. Fortunately, FELA allows workers who have been diagnosed with certain diseases to demand accountability from their employers for failing to protect them from dangerous work environments.

A Montana jury, for example has awarded $3.7 Million to an engineer from the past who suffered from pulmonary fibroidsis, a progressive lung condition caused by scarring in the lung tissue. His FELA claim claimed that the inhalation of diesel exhaust on hundreds or even thousands of occasions contributed to the development of his lung disease. The testimony of the defense experts did not convince jurors that the engineer's lung disease was caused by some other reason.

Similar to this, Friends of the Columbia Gorge and Sierra Club successfully sued BNSF railroad over its coal trains. Every time a train traverses the Gorge it pollutes the habitats for wildlife and plants, wetlands, tributary rivers, and the Columbia River. BNSF has decided to stop transporting coal through the Gorge and in other locations.

Asbestos

Rail workers were exposed to dangerous chemicals for a long time. While asbestos has been mostly eliminated from the workplace, other toxic substances are still. Chemical solvents are known to cause asthma and respiratory ailments. Railroad workers are able to sue their employers to recover damages.

In one case, the jury found that a 61-year-old locomotive engineer was suffering from diesel asthma due to his work in the railroad. The illness forced him take medical leave, which resulted in loss of wages. He also had two back surgeries, including a multilevel lumbar spine fusion. All of this added up to huge medical expenses.

He claimed that he was constantly exposed to diesel exhaust fumes and strong smells. He also said his body was constantly exposed silica particles chemical compounds, spray paints, and black smoke. His chest tightened up, his throat ached, and he was having trouble swallowing. He also was suffering from allergies and chronic bronchitis.

The railroads successfully argued the release of the plaintiff from 1996 should block the new lawsuit as he knew about the risk of exposure to asbestos. Hughes Law Offices also argued that the statute of limitations should be tolled until the plaintiff was diagnosed with cancer to give him the chance to seek medical care and determine if the illness was due to his job.

Poor Ventilation

If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung disease or another type of cancer that may be connected to your work in the railway industry, you could be eligible to make an FELA lawsuit against the company which employed you. FELA lawsuits can provide compensation for medical costs as well as lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Contact an Houston FELA attorney today to discuss your case.

A jury has awarded an ex- Conrail engineer $2.6 million in the case of occupational illness after determining that the retiree's asthma-related problems were caused by the constant exposure to diesel exhaust fumes when working on locomotives at rail yards. The plaintiffs' lawyers argued that railroads did not prevent exposure by not providing adequate ventilation in the cabs of locomotives.

Railroad workers are exposed to toxic chemicals, as well as diesel fumes. In railroad maintenance and construction materials, asbestos, benzene and other carcinogens are discovered. Unfortunately, these hazardous substances can lead to a variety of cancers as well as other serious health conditions, such as pulmonary conditions such as asthma.

A Houston FELA attorney can help you to hold an employer accountable for their negligence when you suffer from asthma as a result of your railroad work, or someone close to you has been diagnosed with cancer that may be linked to the rail industry. Engaging an experienced attorney as soon as possible can increase your chances of receiving the financial compensation you are entitled to for your pain and suffering.

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