Railroad Lawsuit - Causes of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of hazardous substances, dusts, claim and fumes. Certain illnesses of railroad class action lawsuit workers can be fatal.
We obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in a FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. The plaintiff claimed he developed lung cancer as the result of his exposure asbestos and diesel exhaust while working in the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers can be exposed to toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust solvents, fuels, solvents and welding fumes. Inhaling these chemicals can lead to serious health issues, including lung cancer. Lung cancer, which affects the lungs is a serious illness and is one of the most frequent illnesses that affect former railroad employees.
The exposure to workplace toxins can cause other health issues that include chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include difficulty breathing wheezing and coughing, shortness of breath and weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes during work and in the workplace, such as diesel fumes. The symptoms may worsen as you get older.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able to assist injured workers obtain compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering. In some instances, an injured worker can receive a lump-sum payment for their damages.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a matter that was filed in Albany, NY. The lawsuit was filed by an ex-railroad cancer lawsuit employee who claimed that she had contracted leukemia after working for three railroads between 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff claimed damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted a summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the action.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare but fatal form of cancer that affects tissues that surround organs. It is typically a malignant tumor that can cause life-threatening complications like lung failure, respiratory distress or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is available in three kinds that include epithelial (epidermal) and the sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed will determine the length of time a patient can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma has a greater survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed kinds. Mesothelioma of the peritoneal or abdominal wall usually has a shorter life time, but some have a longer life span than the median.
Railroad workers who develop mesothelioma are entitled to compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, pain and suffering funeral expenses, and emotional stress. A qualified railroad lawsuit copd attorney can help victims obtain the financial compensation they are entitled to.
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 the exposure to diesel exhaust, second hand smoke and creosote throughout his 40 years working for railroads. Extensive 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 workers may develop several illnesses related to their work. Lung cancer is probably the most well-known ailment that is associated with railroad work, but there are many other illnesses and conditions that are triggered by long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you've been diagnosed with any of these diseases and wish to file a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending a claim filed by an individual who claimed he contracted chronic myeloidleukemia ("CML") due to the result of his occupational exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust during his career as railway worker. The jury ruled in favor of the defense after the two-week trial.
In a case involving the filing of a lawsuit in New York, we obtained summary judgment for a railroad defendant in which the former employee of the railroad claimed that he developed bladder cancer due to exposure to a variety of substances in his employment at the railroad. We argued and the court ruled that the plaintiff previously given up the right to bring this claim after signing a release in 1996 following a prior suit alleging a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed a multitude of cancer-causing compounds which include asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes that contain microscopic particles that penetrate deep into lung tissue, are a frequent cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is known for its shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. It can also cause weight loss and difficulty sleeping.
To prove that a respiratory problem such as COPD that has resulted in economic and non-economic damages You must document both. A lawyer with experience can explain the different types of damages available in this type of case in a one-on-1 consultation.
Lung cancer is usually included in COPD cases involving railroads. Our firm's lung lawyers are experienced and can assist clients through the process of submitting a successful FELA claim for lung cancer that is caused by work-related exposures to toxins.
We were able preserve favorable trial court decisions and a small jury award for our client who suffered injuries in 2017 due to the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania that led to the release of vinyl chloride. The client claimed that he required medical monitoring due to his risk of developing cancer which is an appropriate claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers cancer lawsuit workers developed COPD following a number of years working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that the plaintiffs in the 2017 lawsuits were barred because they failed to conduct a reasonable search of the internet for information on their condition and its relation to their jobs in the railroad.
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of hazardous substances, dusts, claim and fumes. Certain illnesses of railroad class action lawsuit workers can be fatal.
We obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for our client in a FELA asbestos and diesel exhaust case. The plaintiff claimed he developed lung cancer as the result of his exposure asbestos and diesel exhaust while working in the railroad.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers can be exposed to toxic chemicals like diesel exhaust solvents, fuels, solvents and welding fumes. Inhaling these chemicals can lead to serious health issues, including lung cancer. Lung cancer, which affects the lungs is a serious illness and is one of the most frequent illnesses that affect former railroad employees.
The exposure to workplace toxins can cause other health issues that include chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). The signs of COPD include difficulty breathing wheezing and coughing, shortness of breath and weight loss. COPD is triggered by exposure to chemical fumes during work and in the workplace, such as diesel fumes. The symptoms may worsen as you get older.
A railroad COPD lawyer may be able to assist injured workers obtain compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering. In some instances, an injured worker can receive a lump-sum payment for their damages.
Jackson and Brown attorneys successfully defended their railroad client in a matter that was filed in Albany, NY. The lawsuit was filed by an ex-railroad cancer lawsuit employee who claimed that she had contracted leukemia after working for three railroads between 1975 and 2007. Plaintiff claimed damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The Court granted a summary judgment in favor of the railroad client and dismissed the action.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare but fatal form of cancer that affects tissues that surround organs. It is typically a malignant tumor that can cause life-threatening complications like lung failure, respiratory distress or even collapsed lung. Mesothelioma is available in three kinds that include epithelial (epidermal) and the sarcomatoid (sarcoma) and biphasic (mixed).
The type of mesothelioma that is diagnosed will determine the length of time a patient can expect to live. Epithelial mesothelioma has a greater survival rate than sarcomatoid and mixed kinds. Mesothelioma of the peritoneal or abdominal wall usually has a shorter life time, but some have a longer life span than the median.
Railroad workers who develop mesothelioma are entitled to compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, pain and suffering funeral expenses, and emotional stress. A qualified railroad lawsuit copd attorney can help victims obtain the financial compensation they are entitled to.
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 the exposure to diesel exhaust, second hand smoke and creosote throughout his 40 years working for railroads. Extensive 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 workers may develop several illnesses related to their work. Lung cancer is probably the most well-known ailment that is associated with railroad work, but there are many other illnesses and conditions that are triggered by long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, or secondhand smoke. A train accident lawyer can assist you if you've been diagnosed with any of these diseases and wish to file a claim for economic and non-economic damages under the FELA.
In a case that took place in Philadelphia County, we successfully in defending a claim filed by an individual who claimed he contracted chronic myeloidleukemia ("CML") due to the result of his occupational exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust during his career as railway worker. The jury ruled in favor of the defense after the two-week trial.
In a case involving the filing of a lawsuit in New York, we obtained summary judgment for a railroad defendant in which the former employee of the railroad claimed that he developed bladder cancer due to exposure to a variety of substances in his employment at the railroad. We argued and the court ruled that the plaintiff previously given up the right to bring this claim after signing a release in 1996 following a prior suit alleging a different type of exposure.
Head Cancer
Railroad workers are exposed a multitude of cancer-causing compounds which include asbestos and diesel exhaust. These toxic fumes that contain microscopic particles that penetrate deep into lung tissue, are a frequent cause of chronic illnesses such as COPD. COPD is known for its shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. It can also cause weight loss and difficulty sleeping.
To prove that a respiratory problem such as COPD that has resulted in economic and non-economic damages You must document both. A lawyer with experience can explain the different types of damages available in this type of case in a one-on-1 consultation.
Lung cancer is usually included in COPD cases involving railroads. Our firm's lung lawyers are experienced and can assist clients through the process of submitting a successful FELA claim for lung cancer that is caused by work-related exposures to toxins.
We were able preserve favorable trial court decisions and a small jury award for our client who suffered injuries in 2017 due to the Hyndman train derailment in Pennsylvania that led to the release of vinyl chloride. The client claimed that he required medical monitoring due to his risk of developing cancer which is an appropriate claim under FELA.
We obtained summary judgments in two cases where railroad workers cancer lawsuit workers developed COPD following a number of years working in a yard for railroads. The court ruled that the plaintiffs in the 2017 lawsuits were barred because they failed to conduct a reasonable search of the internet for information on their condition and its relation to their jobs in the railroad.
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