Ten Things You Learned About Kindergarden To Help You Get Started With Railroad Lawsuit Cll
Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of dangerous chemicals dusts, fumes, and dusts. Certain illnesses of railroad workers can 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. The plaintiff claimed that he was diagnosed with lung carcinoma as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos during his railroad employment.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers could be 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 is a disease that affects the lungs, can be deadly and is among the most common illnesses affecting former railroad employees.
Exposure to toxins in the workplace can also cause other conditions that can lead to other conditions, like chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). COPD symptoms include shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, and weight loss. COPD is caused by exposure to chemical fumes during work such as diesel fumes. Symptoms may worsen with the onset of.
A railroad COPD lawyer might be able to help injured workers recover compensation for medical expenses as well as suffering. In some instances an injured worker may receive a lump-sum settlement for their damages.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully represented their railroad client in a matter that was filed in Albany, NY. The lawsuit was filed by an employee of the railroad who claimed that she had contracted leukemia while working for three railroads from 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff claimed damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the matter.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly form of cancer that affects tissues surrounding organs. It is typically malignant tumors that can cause life-threatening complications like respiratory distress, lung failure or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is composed of three types: epithelial, biphasic, and sarcomatoid (mixed type).
The mesothelioma type that is diagnosed determines the length of time patients are expected to live. Epithelial mesothelioma can have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid or mixed kinds. Mesothelioma of the abdominal wall, peritoneal, or generally has a shorter time, but some live longer than the median.
Railroad workers who are diagnosed with mesothelioma can seek compensation for medical expenses as well as lost wages, suffering and pain funeral expenses, and emotional distress. A railroad lawsuit lawyer can help victims receive the financial compensation they need.
Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for Class I railroad client in a FELA case in which the plaintiff claimed that he had developed colon cancer due to his exposure to diesel exhaust in second hand smoke as well as creosote in his 40 years of railroad employment. The case involved a lot of factual, medical and scientific evidence. The jury voted unanimously verdict, finding no negligence and no violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act or Locomotive Inspection Act.
Colorectal Cancer
Railroad workers can be affected by several illnesses related to their job. Lung cancer may be the most frequent disease that is associated with railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions that can be connected to exposure to smoke from diesel engines or secondhand exhaust. If mesothelioma lawsuit contracted one of these conditions an attorney for train accidents can assist you in filing an claim under FELA to recover your economic and non-economic losses.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully represented a case brought by an individual who claimed he was suffering from chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to his occupational exposures to benzene and diesel exhaust during his time as railroad workers. After a two-week long trial, the jury returned with a defense verdict.
In the case of a New York case, we obtained summary judgement on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former employee of the railroad claimed that he developed bladder cancer because of his exposure to certain chemicals during his employment with the railroad. The court agreed with us that the plaintiff had waived his right to pursue this lawsuit when the agreement was signed in 1996 following the filing of a lawsuit that claimed a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed a variety of cancer-causing chemicals, including diesel exhaust and asbestos. These toxic fumes, which contain microscopic particles of particulates that could penetrate deep into lung tissue, are a frequent cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is known for its shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, weight loss and difficulty sleeping.
A successful claim for a respiratory disease such as COPD requires proof of both economic and non-economic losses. An experienced attorney can help you understand the different damages that can be claimed in this kind of situation during a free consultation.
Lung cancer is often included in railroad COPD cases. Our firm's lung attorneys are experienced in helping clients file a successful FELA case for lung cancer that was caused by toxic exposures at work.
We were able to preserve favorable court rulings in trial courts and a modest 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 he required medical monitoring due to the worry 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 railroad yard. The court ruled that plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits were not time-barred since they did not conduct a reasonable search of the internet for information on their condition and its relation to their work at the railroad.