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Railroad employees who suffer from occupational diseases like cancer are entitled to make a claim under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. However, it can be challenging to prove that the condition is a result of work.

A worker, for instance might have signed a release following settling an asbestos claim. Then, railroad lawsuit could sue later for a cancer that was believed to have been caused by the exposures.

Statute of Limitations under the FELA

In many workers' compensation cases the clock begins to run on a claim from the moment an injury is discovered. However, FELA laws allow railroad employees to bring a lawsuit in the event of the development of lung disease and cancer, even years after the fact. It is crucial to file a FELA report as early after an injury or illness as is possible.

Sadly, railroads often try to get a case dismissed by arguing that the employee did not act within the three year time limit. Courts usually rely on two Supreme Court cases to determine when the FELA clock will begin.

They first have to determine if the railroad employee had a reason to believe that their symptoms were connected to their job. If the railroad worker is referred to a doctor and the doctor affirms in a conclusive manner that the injuries are due to work then the claim isn't time barred.

A second factor to consider is the duration of time from the time the railroad employee first began to notice signs. If the railroad employee has suffered from breathing issues for a long time and attributes the issue to work on the rails, the statute of limitation is likely to be applicable. Contact us for a free consultation should you have any questions about your FELA claims.

Employers' Negligence

FELA gives railroad employees a legal basis to hold negligent employers responsible. Unlike most other workers, who are bound by the system of worker's compensation that has set benefits, railroad employees are allowed to sue their employers for the full amount of their injuries.

Our attorneys recently secured a verdict in a FELA lawsuit filed by three retired Long Island Railroad machinists who were diagnosed with COPD chronic bronchitis, chronic bronchitis as well as Emphysema due to their exposure to asbestos while working on locomotives. The jury awarded them damages of $16,400,000.

The railroad claimed that the cancer of the plaintiffs wasn't related to their jobs on the railroad. They also claimed that the lawsuit was barred due to the fact that it had been three years since the plaintiffs discovered that their health issues were linked to their railroad jobs. Our Doran & Murphy attorneys were successful in proving that the railroad did not made its employees aware of the dangers of diesel exhaust and asbestos when they were working, and did not have security measures to shield their workers from dangerous chemicals.

It is recommended to hire an experienced lawyer when you can even though a person may have up to three years to file a FELA lawsuit from the date they were diagnosed. The sooner we can get our attorney started collecting witness statements, evidence and other evidence then the better chance there is of a successful claim.

Causation


In a personal injuries lawsuit the plaintiffs must prove that the defendant's actions are at fault for their injuries. This requirement is known as legal causation. This is why it's important that an attorney take the time to review a claim prior to filing it in the court.

Railroad workers are exposed chemicals, including carcinogens and other pollutants, through diesel exhaust on its own. These microscopic particles get into the lung tissue and cause inflammation and damage. Over time, these damages can cause debilitating conditions like chronic bronchitis and COPD.

One of our FELA cases involves an ex-train conductor who was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and asthma after spending a long time in cabins with no protection. He also developed back problems due to his years of pushing and lifting. The doctor who treated him said that the issues were the result of the years of exposure to diesel fumes. He claims that this has aggravated all of his health issues.

Our attorneys were able to preserve favorable court rulings on trial and a modest federal jury verdict for our client in this case. The plaintiff claimed that the train derailment and the subsequent release of vinyl chloride from the rail yard affected his physical health as well as his emotional state, as he feared that he might develop cancer. However, the USSC determined that the railroad defendant was not responsible for his fear of developing cancer because he had previously waived the right to bring the claim in a prior lawsuit.

Damages

If you've suffered an injury while working for a railroad company it is possible to file a claim under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. You could receive damages for your injuries using this method, which could include reimbursement for medical expenses and pain and suffering. However the process is complicated and you should speak with an attorney who has handled train accidents to understand your options.

In a case involving railroads, the first step is to establish that the defendant had an obligation of good faith to the plaintiff. The plaintiff must then prove that the defendant breached this duty by failing to protect the injured person from injury. Finally, the plaintiff has to demonstrate that this violation was the direct reason for their injury.

For instance railway workers who contracted cancer as a result of their working for the railroad has to prove that their employer failed to adequately warn them about the risks associated with their job. They must also prove that the negligence led to their cancer.

In one case, we defended a railroad corporation against a lawsuit filed by an employee who claimed that his cancer was caused by exposure to diesel and asbestos. We were of the opinion that the plaintiff's lawsuit was barred because he had signed a prior release in another lawsuit against the same defendant.

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