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Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of hazardous chemicals dusts, fumes and dusts. lung cancer lawsuit of railroad workers can be fatal.
In the case of a FELA asbestos case, we obtained a defense jury verdict for our client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he had developed lung cancer as a result of his exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos while working for the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed to toxic chemicals such as diesel exhaust, solvents and welding fumes. Inhaling these chemicals can lead to serious health problems, including lung cancer. Lung cancer can affect the lungs, can be deadly and is among the most common illnesses affecting former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins can also trigger other illnesses that include chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). The symptoms of COPD include difficulty breathing wheezing and coughing shortness of breath, and weight loss. COPD is often caused by exposure to workplace dust and chemical fumes, including diesel fumes and smoke from idle locomotives. The symptoms can get worse with age.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able help injured workers obtain compensation for their medical expenses as well as pain and suffering. In Lymphoma lawsuit injured worker could receive an amount in lump sum for his or her damages.
In a case commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented a railroad client in the case of an employee who claimed that leukemia cancer developed after working for three different railroads from 1975 until 2007. Plaintiff claimed damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the action.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is the most rare and deadly type of cancer that affects organs' tissue it is a type of cancer that could be fatal. It is a malignant cancer that can cause life-threatening complications, such as lung failure or respiratory distress. Mesothelioma has three types: epithelial, sarcomatoid and biphasic (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma diagnosed will determine how long a patient can expect to survive. Those with epithelial mesothelioma have a better survival rate than those who suffer from sarcomatoid or mixed type. Mesothelioma that is affecting the abdominal wall or peritoneal area generally has a shorter time, but some have a longer life span than the median.
Mesothelioma patients on railroads may seek compensation for medical expenses and lost wages, as well as suffering and pain funeral expenses and emotional stress. A skilled railroad lawyer copd attorney can help victims obtain the financial compensation they deserve.
In a FELA lawsuit, the defense verdict of a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff claimed that he developed colon cancer as a result of his exposure to diesel fumes and second-hand smoke and creosote over his 40 years of railroad work. Extensive scientific and medical evidence was presented. The jury delivered a unanimous verdict, finding no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers are susceptible to several diseases that are linked to their job. Lung cancer is probably the most well-known disease associated with railroad work, however, there are a variety of other illnesses and conditions that are triggered by long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, or secondhand smoke. If you've contracted one of these conditions and have been injured in a train crash, a lawyer can help you file an appeal under FELA to claim compensation for your economic and non-economic losses.
In the case, which took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending a claim filed by a Plaintiff who alleged that he developed chronic myeloid leukemia ("CML") due to the result of exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust in his time as a railroad worker. After a trial lasting two weeks the jury returned with a defense verdict.
In a case that involved the filing of a lawsuit in New York, we obtained summary judgment for a railroad defendant. a former railroad employee alleged that he had developed bladder cancer due to the exposure to a variety of chemicals during his time working for the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right to bring the suit when the agreement was signed in 1996 following a prior lawsuit alleging a different kind of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed a range of cancer-causing substances, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These harmful fumes, which contain microscopic particulates that can penetrate into lung tissues, are a common cause of chronic illnesses like COPD. COPD is defined as shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and weight loss.
In order to prove that a respiratory issue like COPD is causing economic and non-economic damage, you must provide both. A qualified lawyer can explain the different types of damages available for this type of case during a no-cost one-on-one consultation.
Railroad COPD cases typically include lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's experienced lung lawyers can assist clients through the process of filing a successful FELA claim for lung cancer resulting from exposure to toxic substances at work.
We were able to preserve favorable trial court rulings and a minimal federal jury award for one of our clients who suffered injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment resulting in the release of vinyl chloride in 2017. The client claimed that he required medical supervision as he was concerned about developing cancer. Kidney cancer lawsuit is a valid claim in FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases in which railroad workers suffered from COPD after several years of working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits are barred, because they did not conduct a reasonable internet search to find information about their condition or its connection to their railroad work.