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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of hazardous chemicals, dusts and fumes. Some railroad worker illnesses are fatal.
In an FELA asbestos case, we secured a defense jury verdict for our client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he suffered from lung cancer as a result of his exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust during his railroad employment.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed to toxic chemicals, such as diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. These inhalable substances can cause serious health issues including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most common disease among former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins may cause other diseases, such as chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include breathlessness in the morning, difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing as well as weight loss. COPD can be caused by long-term exposure to dust in the workplace and chemical fumes like smoke and diesel fumes from the engines that idle. The symptoms may get worse as you age.
A railroad COPD attorney could be able to help injured workers receive reimbursement for medical expenses as well as suffering. In certain cases, the injured worker may receive an amount in lump sum for his or her damages.
In a matter that was filed in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended the railroad client in a lawsuit brought by a former employee alleging that the cancer was caused by leukemia after working for three different railroads from 1975 to 2007. Plaintiff claimed 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 fatal form of cancer that affects tissues surrounding organs. It is a malignant cancer that can lead to life-threatening complications, such as lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma has three types: epithelial biphasic, and sarcomatoid (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed determines how long patients are expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma is more likely to have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed kinds. Those who are diagnosed with mesothelioma in the peritoneal wall or abdominal cavity generally have lower life expectancies, although some people survive longer than the median.
Railroad workers who are diagnosed with mesothelioma are entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, suffering and pain funeral expenses and emotional stress. A qualified railroad lawyer copd attorney can assist victims in obtaining the financial compensation they deserve.
In asbestos lung cancer lawsuit , the defense verdict of a Class I railroad client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff claimed that he had colon cancer due to the exposure to diesel fumes and second-hand smoke and creosote during his 40 years of railroad work. Extensive scientific and medical evidence was presented. The jury was unanimous in finding no fault or infraction of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers may develop several illnesses related to their work. Lung cancer is possibly the most well-known ailment that is linked to railroad work however there are other diseases and conditions that can be linked to long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can help you if you've been diagnosed with any of these illnesses and want to claim economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case involving Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending an action filed by the plaintiff who claimed that he had developed chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to diesel exhaust and/or benzene during his time as a railroad worker. The jury returned a defense verdict after a two-week trial.
In asbestos lung cancer lawsuit of a New York case, we obtained summary judgement on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former employee of the railroad claimed that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer due to his exposure to certain substances in his employment at the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right file this suit when signing an agreement in 1996 following the filing of a lawsuit that claimed a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed a multitude of cancer-causing compounds that cause cancer, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes, that contain microscopic particles of particulates that could penetrate into lung tissue, are a common cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is manifested by shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing, weight loss and difficulty sleeping.
To demonstrate that a respiratory illness like COPD and COPD, has caused economic and non-economic damages You must document both. A skilled lawyer can discuss the various types of damages that are that can be claimed in this situation during a complimentary one-on-one consultation.
Lung cancer is often a factor in COPD cases involving railroads. Our firm's lung lawyers are experienced and can guide clients through the process of filing an effective FELA claim for lung cancer that is caused by exposure to toxic substances at work.
asbestos lung cancer lawsuit were able to secure favorable trial court rulings and a comparatively low federal jury award to the client who sustained injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment resulting in the release of vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client argued that he needed medical monitoring due to the possibility of developing cancer, which is a valid claim under FELA.
We won summary judgment in two cases that involved railroad workers who were diagnosed with COPD after working for a number of years in a rail yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits are barred due to the fact that they did not conduct a reasonable search on the internet for information on their condition or its connection to their railroad employment.
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