Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a wide range of hazardous chemical fumes, dusts and chemicals. Certain diseases of railroad workers could be fatal.
We obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in an FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. cancer lawsuit claimed that he had developed lung cancer as a result of exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust while working for the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Rail workers are exposed toxic chemicals such as diesel exhaust, solvents, and welding fumes. cancer lawsuit can cause serious health issues, such as lung cancer. Lung cancer can affect the lungs, can be deadly and is one of the most prevalent illnesses that affect former railroad workers.
Exposure to workplace toxins may cause other health issues like chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath as well as wheezing and coughing, and weight loss. COPD is often caused by exposure to dust in the workplace as well as chemical fumes such as smoke and diesel fumes from idle locomotives. The symptoms may become worse with the onset of.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able help injured workers receive reimbursement for medical expenses as well as suffering. In some cases the injured worker could receive an amount in lump sum for his or her damages.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a matter that was filed in Albany, NY. The claim was brought by an ex-railroad worker who claimed to have developed leukemia following his time working for three railroads from 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, an uncommon and deadly cancer that affects organs' tissue that are located in the body, is a kind of cancer that is fatal. Bladder cancer lawsuit is a malignant tumour that can cause life-threatening complications like respiratory distress or lung failure. Mesothelioma comes in three different kinds which include epithelial (epidermal) and the sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma diagnosed will determine the length of time a patient can be expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma has a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed kinds. Patients diagnosed with mesothelioma of the abdominal cavity or peritoneal wall generally have lower life expectancies however some people live longer than the median.
Railroad workers who are diagnosed with mesothelioma can seek compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, pain and suffering funeral costs, as well as emotional stress. A qualified railroad attorney copd lawyer can help victims obtain the financial compensation they are entitled to.
In a FELA lawsuit, the plaintiff obtained a defense verdict for a Class I railroad client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he was suffering from colon cancer as a result of the exposure to diesel fumes, second-hand smoke and creosote in his 40 years of railroad work. The case involved extensive factual, medical and scientific evidence. 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 connected to their job. Lung cancer is perhaps the most well-known ailment related to railroad work, but there are many other ailments and diseases which can be linked to long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, or secondhand smoke. If you have developed one of these conditions and have been injured in a train crash, a lawyer can assist you in filing an claim under FELA to recuperate your economic and non-economic losses.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully represented a case filed by the plaintiff who claimed he had developed chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust during his time as a railroad worker. After a two-week trial, the jury returned a defense decision.
In a case that involved an action filed in New York, we obtained summary judgment for a railroad defendant. an ex-railroad worker claimed that he contracted bladder cancer due to his exposure to a number of substances during his time at the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right to file this suit when signing an agreement in 1996 following a previous lawsuit claiming a different kind of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of cancer-causing compounds, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These harmful fumes contain microscopic pieces that may penetrate deep into lung tissue. cancer lawsuit are a frequent cause of chronic diseases like COPD. COPD is characterized by shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing, weight loss and difficulty sleeping.
To prove that a respiratory problem, such as COPD and COPD, has caused economic and non-economic harm it is necessary to prove both. A competent attorney can provide the types damages available in this particular case in a no-cost consultation.
Railroad COPD cases typically result in lung cancer claims as well. Our firm's lung lawyers are experienced and can guide clients through the process of filing an effective FELA claim for lung cancer resulting from exposure to toxins at work.
We successfully preserved favorable trial court rulings and a comparatively low federal jury award to one client who suffered injuries related to the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment which resulted in the release of vinyl chloride in 2017. The client claimed that he needed medical treatment as he was concerned about developing cancer. This is a valid claim in FELA.
We obtained summary judgment in two cases involving railroad workers who were diagnosed with COPD after working for several years in a railroad yard. The court ruled plaintiffs' 2017 lawsuits are time-barred, because they did not conduct a reasonable search on the internet for information about their illness or its connection to their job at the railroad.