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Railroad Lawsuits and Asthma

Rail workers are frequently exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes like asbestos and silica. These exposures can trigger respiratory disorders like asthma.

Fortunately, victims are eligible for compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. A reputable railroad lawsuit asthma lawyer will help. Here are some examples of settlements that have been successful and verdicts.


Diesel Exhaust

Since trains run on diesel fuels, railroad workers are exposed all day to diesel fumes. These fumes contain a mixture of tiny soot particles gases, and other toxic chemicals that can cause serious health problems. Exposure to these fumes can contribute to asthma and other lung diseases.

Since decades railroads have been conscious of the dangers posed by diesel exhaust. Many companies have not taken adequate measures to protect their employees. This is why some railroad workers have developed respiratory ailments that are severe and debilitating.

lung cancer mesothelioma lawsuit to diesel fumes when coupled with other workplace hazards like asbestos, creosote, and silica can cause life-altering lung diseases, including asthma. These conditions can prevent railroad workers from returning to work and could impact the quality of their lives.

In one case, our attorneys successfully defended an FELA claim brought by a former locomotive engineer who claimed to have developed leukemia and other cancers due to the exposure to diesel fumes as well as other toxic chemicals when working on railway equipment. The court ruled in favor of summary judgment for the railroads that were defendants. The court ruled that Plaintiff did not conduct an informed search regarding his illness at the time it was discovered and his claims are time-barred.

Dust

Railroad workers are frequently exposed to a variety of dust, including silica from coal dust, ballast and chemical or petroleum fuels. These harmful substances can be harmful to a person's health and contribute to respiratory illnesses, like asthma.

Our FELA attorney has assisted many people seek compensation for their exposure to these substances. FELA allows those suffering from certain diseases to hold employers accountable for failing to protect workers from hazardous workplaces.

A Montana jury, for instance has awarded $3.7 Million to an engineer from the past who was suffering from pulmonary fibroidsis, which is a lung condition that progresses due to scarring of the lung tissue. In his FELA claim, it was claimed that inhaling diesel fumes hundreds or even thousands of times, contributed to the onset and progress of his lung disease. Jurors were not persuaded by the defense experts' testimony that the engineer's lung disease must have an unrelated cause.

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

Asbestos

Rail workers have been exposed to hazardous chemicals for a long period of time. Other toxic substances remain in the workplace, even after asbestos has been removed. Chemical solvents are known to cause asthma and respiratory ailments. Railroad workers are able to sue their employers to get compensation for their losses.

In one case, the jury found that a 61-year-old locomotive engineer suffered from diesel asthma due to his work in the railroad. The illness led him to be on medical leave and to lose his wages. He also required two back surgeries, which included the multi-level lumbar spine fusion, all of which added up to a significant amount of medical expenses.

He stated that while working on various railways, he was exposed to diesel exhaust fumes strong smells silica dust particles spray paints and chemical compounds and black smoke and motor grease, welding and engine oil. His chest tightened, his throat hurt and he experienced difficulty swallowing. He was suffering from bronchitis and allergic rhinitis, too.

The railroads prevailed in arguing that the release of the plaintiff from 1996 should block his new lawsuit because he was aware of the dangers when he was exposed asbestos. Hughes Law Offices argued that the statute should be extended until the plaintiff is diagnosed with cancer, to allow him to seek medical attention and determine if the illness is connected to his work.

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 related to your employment in the railroad industry you might be able file an FELA lawsuit against the company that employed you. FELA lawsuits can provide compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Contact a Houston FELA lawyer today to discuss your case.

A jury has awarded a former Conrail engineer $2.6 million in his occupational health trial after finding that the retiree's asthma, which is a chronic problem, was caused by his nearly constant exposure to diesel exhaust fumes while working on rail yards to work with locomotives. The lawyers for the plaintiff argued that the railroad was unable to protect against this kind of exposure by not installing adequate ventilation in the cabs of locomotives.

In addition to the diesel fumes railroad workers breathe, they frequently come in contact with toxic chemicals and other harmful substances during their work. In construction and maintenance material asbestos, benzene, and other carcinogens can be found. These toxic materials can lead to many types of cancers and serious health conditions including asthma.

A Houston FELA attorney can help you to hold an employer accountable for their negligence when you suffer from asthma due to your railway work, or someone you love has been diagnosed with a cancer that could be connected to the railroad industry. By contacting a seasoned lawyer as soon as you can you will have the best chances of getting the financial compensation you are entitled to for your pain and losses.

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