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17 Reasons You Shouldn't Not Ignore Railroad Lawsuit Cll
Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

Railroad workers are exposed to a wide range of hazardous chemicals, dusts and fumes. Some railroad worker illnesses can be fatal.

In the FELA asbestos case, we secured a defense verdict from a jury for our client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he had was diagnosed with lung cancer as a result of his exposure asbestos and diesel exhaust while working in the railroad.

Lung Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed to toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust solvents, fuels, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable substances can cause serious health issues including lung cancer. Lung cancer, which affects the lungs is a serious illness and is one of the most common illnesses affecting former railroad employees.

The exposure to workplace toxins could result in other ailments that include chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness as well as wheezing and coughing, and weight loss. COPD can be caused by prolonged exposure to dust in the workplace as well as chemical fumes like diesel fumes and smoke from idling locomotives. The symptoms may get worse as you age.

A railroad COPD attorney could be able to assist injured workers in receiving compensation for medical expenses as well as suffering. In some cases injured workers can get a lump-sum settlement to cover their injuries.

Interstitial lung disease lawsuit and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a matter that was filed in Albany, NY. Stomach cancer lawsuit was filed by a former railroad employee who claimed to have contracted leukemia following his time working for three railroads between 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.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare, but deadly form of cancer that affects the tissues surrounding organs. It is typically malignant and can cause serious and life-threatening complications such as respiratory distress, lung failure or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is composed of three types: epithelial, biphasic and sarcomatoid (mixed type).

The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed will determine the length of time that a patient could anticipate to live. Epithelial mesothelioma is more likely to have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed kinds. Mesothelioma that is affecting the abdominal wall or peritoneal wall generally has a lower life duration, however some patients have a longer life span than the median.

Railroad workers who are diagnosed with mesothelioma may seek compensation for medical expenses and lost wages, as well as suffering and pain funeral expenses, and emotional stress. A lawyer for railroad lawsuits will assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they are entitled to.

In a FELA lawsuit, obtained a defense verdict for a Class I railroad client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he developed colon cancer because of his exposure to diesel fumes, secondhand smoke, and creosote throughout his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved extensive factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury delivered 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 employees are at risk of several diseases that are connected to their work. Lung cancer is probably the most familiar disease associated with railroad work, however there are other illnesses and conditions that are triggered by long-term exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can assist those who have been affected by any of these ailments and wish to claim economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.

In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending an action filed by the plaintiff who claimed that he was suffering from chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust during his time as a railroad worker. After a trial lasting two weeks the jury returned a defense decision.

In a case involving a lawsuit filed in New York, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of a railroad defendant in which an ex-railroad employee claimed that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer as a result of his exposure to a range of substances during his time working for the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right bring the suit when he signed an agreement in 1996 following the filing of a lawsuit that claimed a different type of exposure.


Head Cancer

Railroad workers are exposed many cancer-causing compounds which include asbestos and diesel exhaust. Interstitial lung disease lawsuit , which contain microscopic particles that can penetrate into lung tissue, are a frequent cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is characterised by shortness of breath wheezing, coughing or wheezing as well as weight loss.

In Interstitial lung disease lawsuit to prove that a respiratory problem such as COPD, has caused economic and non-economic damages it is necessary to prove both. A competent lawyer can explain the types of damages available for this type of case in a one-on-1 consultation.

Lung cancer is often included in COPD cases involving railroads. Our experienced lung lawyers can guide clients through the process of submitting an effective FELA claim for lung cancer resulting from exposure to toxins from work.

We were able save favorable trial court decisions, and also a low jury award to our client who suffered injuries in 2017 due to the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania which led to the release vinyl chloride. The client claimed that he needed medical supervision due to his fear of developing cancer. This is a valid claim under FELA.

We won summary judgment in two cases involving railroad workers who were diagnosed with COPD after working for several years in a rail yard. The court ruled that the plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits were time-barred since they did not conduct a thorough search on the internet for information regarding their condition and its connection to their jobs in the railroad.

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