Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma Railroad workers can be exposed to a wide variety of dangerous chemicals dusts, fumes and dusts. Leukemia lawsuit of railroad workers could be fatal. We secured an appeals verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in a FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. The claimant alleged he developed lung cancer as the result of his exposure asbestos and diesel exhaust during his work at the railroad. Lung Cancer Rail workers are exposed to harmful chemicals like diesel exhaust, solvents, and welding fumes. These inhalable chemicals can cause serious health issues, such as lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most prevalent illness among former railroad workers. The exposure to workplace toxins could cause other health issues that can lead to other conditions, like chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing in shortness of breath and weight loss. COPD can be caused by long-term exposure to workplace dust and chemical fumes such as diesel fumes and smoke from engines that are idle. The symptoms may get worse as you age. A railroad COPD attorney could be able to assist injured workers in receiving compensation for medical bills as well as suffering. In certain cases, the injured worker may receive a lump sum settlement to cover the damages incurred. Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a case that was filed in Albany, NY. The lawsuit was filed by an ex-railroad employee who claimed to have contracted leukemia while working for three railroads from 1975 and 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 deadly form of cancer that affects tissues that surround organs. It is generally malignant and can cause life-threatening complications such as respiratory distress, lung failure or even a collapsed lung. Mesothelioma has three types: epithelial biphasic and sarcomatoid (mixed type). The type of mesothelioma detected will determine how long a patient may expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma can have a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid or mixed types. People diagnosed with mesothelioma of the peritoneal wall or abdominal cavity generally have lower life expectancies but some do live longer than the median. Railroad workers who develop mesothelioma can seek compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, pain and suffering funeral expenses, and emotional stress. A railroad lawsuit copd lawyer can assist victims in receiving the financial compensation they need. Obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County for a Class I railroad client in a FELA case in which the plaintiff claimed that he had developed colon cancer as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust as well as second hand smoke and creosote in his 40 years of railroad service. Extensive fact, scientific and medical evidence was presented. The jury found unanimously that there was no fault or infraction of the Federal Employers' Liability Act and Locomotive Inspection Act. Colorectal Cancer Railroad employees are at risk of a variety of diseases that are connected to their job. Lung cancer may be the most common disease that affects railroad workers, but there are other diseases and conditions that are connected to exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can help you if you've developed any of these illnesses and want to file a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA. In a case involving Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending an action brought by the plaintiff who claimed that he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid lymphoma (CML) due to exposure to diesel exhaust and/or benzene during his time as railroad workers. The jury returned a defense verdict following a two-week trial. In the case of a New York case, we obtained summary judgement on behalf of the railroad defendant. An ex-railroad employee claimed he developed bladder cancer due to his exposure to certain substances in his employment at the railroad. We argued, and the court ruled that the plaintiff previously given up the right to pursue this claim when the release was signed in 1996 following a suit which claimed a different type of exposure. Head Cancer Railroad workers are exposed various cancer-causing chemicals, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes contain microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into lung tissue. They are a common cause of chronic diseases like COPD. COPD is characterized by shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, weight loss and difficulty sleeping. A successful claim for a respiratory illness such as COPD requires proof of both economic as well as non-economic losses. A lawyer with experience can explain the different types of damages available in this type of situation during a complimentary one-on-one consultation. Lung cancer is often included in COPD cases involving railroads. Our firm's lung lawyers are experienced and can assist clients through the process of submitting an effective FELA claim for lung cancer resulting from work-related exposures to toxins. We successfully preserved favorable court rulings in trial courts and a minimal federal jury award for a client who suffered from injuries resulting from the Hyndman, Pennsylvania train derailment that led to the release vinyl chloride in the year 2017. The client claimed that he needed medical treatment due to his fear of developing cancer. This is a valid claim to FELA. We won summary judgment in two cases involving railroad workers who developed COPD after working for a number of years in a yard for railroads. The court ruled plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits are barred since they did not conduct a reasonable online search for information on their condition or its connection to their railroad job.
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