Leukemia lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of hazardous chemicals, dusts and fumes. Some illnesses among railroad workers are fatal.
In an FELA asbestos case, we obtained an appeal verdict for our client in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The claimant claimed that he developed lung cancer as a result of his exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos while working for the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers could be exposed to harmful chemicals such as diesel exhaust, solvents, fuels and welding fumes. These inhalable substances can cause serious health issues including lung cancer. Lung cancer is a fatal disease and is the most prevalent illness among former railroad employees.
Exposure to workplace toxins may cause other health issues, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include breathing difficulties, coughing and wheezing shortness of breath, and weight loss. Bladder cancer lawsuit may be result of long-term exposure to dust from the workplace and chemical fumes such as smoke and diesel fumes from idle locomotives. The symptoms may become worse with the onset of.
A railroad COPD lawyer might be able to help injured workers get compensation for their medical expenses as well as pain and suffering. In some instances, an injured worker can receive a lump-sum payment for their injuries.
In a case that was commenced in Albany, NY, Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended an railroad client in an action brought by an ex-employee who claimed leukemia developed in him after working for three different railroads from 1975 to 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' surrounding tissues and is a type of cancer that is fatal. It is usually malignant tumors that can cause life-threatening complications like respiratory distress, lung failure or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is composed of three types: epithelial, biphasic, and sarcomatoid (mixed type).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed will determine how long a patient may be expected to live. Leukemia lawsuit has a higher survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed types. Mesothelioma that affects the abdominal wall or peritoneal area typically has a shorter expectancy, but some people have a longer life span than the median.
Mesothelioma, a form of cancer, affects railroad workers. They can seek compensation for their medical expenses as well as lost wages, pain and suffering. They can also claim compensation for funeral expenses and emotional stress. A lawyer for railroad lawsuits can help victims receive the financial compensation they are entitled to.
In a FELA lawsuit, the plaintiff obtained a defense verdict for a Class I railroad client at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Plaintiff alleged that he was suffering from colon cancer as a result of his exposure to diesel fumes, second-hand smoke and creosote during 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 employees are at risk of several ailments that can be related to their work. cancer lawsuit may be the most prevalent disease that affects railroad workers but there are other diseases and conditions which can be linked to long term exposure to diesel exhaust or secondhand smoke. If you have developed one of these diseases, a lawyer for train accidents can assist you in filing an appeal under FELA to recuperate your economic and non-economic losses.
In a case in Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending an action filed by a plaintiff who claimed that he had developed chronic myeloid lymphoma ("CML") due to his occupational exposures to benzene and diesel exhaust during his time as railroad workers. After a lengthy trial of two weeks and a jury verdict, the court affirmed a defense decision.
In a New York case, we obtained summary judgment on behalf of the railroad defendant. A former employee of the railroad claimed that he had developed bladder cancer due to exposure to certain chemicals in his employment at the railroad. We argued and the court agreed that the plaintiff had previously released his ability to bring this claim after he signed a release in 1996 following a suit alleging a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed to many cancer-causing compounds, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes, that contain microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into lung tissue, are a major cause of chronic diseases such as COPD. COPD is known as shortness of breath wheezing, coughing and weight loss.
A successful claim for a respiratory condition like COPD requires evidence of both economic and non-economic losses. An experienced attorney can help you understand the various damages that are available in this type of case during a free consultation.
Lung cancer is a common factor in COPD cases for railroad workers. Our experienced lung lawyers can assist clients through the process of submitting a successful FELA claim for lung cancer caused by exposure to toxins at work.
We successfully preserved favorable trial court rulings and a comparatively low 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 required medical attention due to the worry of developing cancer which is an appropriate claim under FELA.
We won summary judgment in two cases involving railroad workers who developed COPD after working for several years in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that the plaintiffs of 2017's lawsuits were not time-barred due to their inability to conduct a reasonable search on the internet to find information about their condition and its connection to their railroad jobs.