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Railroad Lawsuits and Asthma

Railroad workers are frequently exposed to toxic fumes and chemicals such as creosote, silica, and asbestos. These exposures may lead to respiratory illnesses like asthma.

Fortunately, victims can claim compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). A reputable wasatch railroad contractors lawsuit lawsuit asthma lawyer can help. Here are a few examples of successful settlements and verdicts.

Diesel Exhaust

Since trains are powered by diesel fuel, the majority of railroad employees are exposed to a variety of diesel fumes throughout the day. The fumes consist of tiny particles of soot, gasses, and other harmful chemicals that can cause serious health issues. The exposure to these fumes can cause the development of asthma and other lung diseases.

Since the beginning of time railroads have been conscious of the risks associated with diesel exhaust. Many companies have not taken appropriate measures to safeguard their employees. Railroad workers have been diagnosed with respiratory ailments that can be crippling.

In conjunction with other workplace hazards, like asbestos, silica and creosote exposure to diesel fumes can lead to the development of life-threatening pulmonary illnesses, such as asthma. These ailments can stop railroad workers from returning to work, and may even reduce their life quality.

In one instance the attorneys of our firm successfully defended the FELA claim asserted by a former locomotive engineer who claimed to have developed leukemia and other cancers due to the exposure to diesel fumes and other toxic chemicals when working on railway equipment. The court granted summary judgement for the defendant railroads, ruling that Plaintiff did not conduct an adequately thorough research into the details of his illness at the time of diagnosis and that his claims were barred by time.

Dust

Railroad workers are often exposed to a variety of dust, including silica from coal dust, ballast, and petroleum or chemical fuels. These toxic substances can be harmful to health and may cause respiratory ailments like asthma.

Our FELA lawyer has assisted many people claim compensation for their exposure. FELA permits workers suffering from certain diseases to hold their employers accountable for not protecting them from dangerous workplaces.

A Montana jury, for example it awarded $3.7 Million to a former locomotive engineer who suffered from pulmonary fibroidsis, which is a progressive lung condition caused by scarring of the lung tissue. His FELA claim claimed that breathing diesel exhaust on hundreds or even thousands of occasions contributed to the development of his lung disease. Jurors were not persuaded by the testimony of defense experts that the engineer's lung disease could have a different cause.

Similar to this, Friends of the Columbia Gorge and Sierra Club successfully sued BNSF railroad over its coal trains. Each time a train travels through the Gorge it pollutes the sensitive habitats for wildlife and plants, the wetlands, tributary streams and the Columbia River with coal dust and other debris. BNSF has agreed to stop transporting coal through the Gorge and other areas.

Asbestos

Rail workers have been exposed chemicals for a lengthy period. Other toxic materials remain in the workplace even when asbestos has been removed. Chemical solvents can cause respiratory illnesses and asthma. Railroad employees may sue their employers to obtain compensation.

In one instance the jury found that a 61-year-old locomotive engineer was suffering from diesel asthma due to his work on railroads. The illness led him to be placed on medical leave and lost wages. He also had two back surgeries including a multilevel lumbar spine fusion. All of this added up to significant medical costs.

He said that while working for different railways he was exposed to diesel exhaust fumes strong odors silica dust particles chemical compounds and spray paints as well as black smoke and welding, motor grease, and engine oil. His chest tightened, his throat ached, and he was having trouble swallowing. He was suffering from bronchitis and allergies too.

The railroads successfully argued that the releases signed by the plaintiff in 1996 should not bar his new suit since they knew about the risk at the time he was exposed to asbestos. Hughes Law Offices argued that the statute should be enacted until the plaintiff is diagnosed with cancer in order to allow him time to seek medical evaluation and determine whether the illness is connected to his work.

Poor Ventilation

If you or someone near you has been diagnosed with lung disease, mesothelioma or any other type of cancer that may be connected to your job in the railway industry, you may be able to start a FELA class action lawsuit against union pacific railroad against the company that employed you. FELA lawsuits can provide compensation for medical costs and lost wages, as well as suffering and pain, and other damages. Contact an Houston FELA lawyer today to discuss your case.

A jury has awarded an ex- Conrail engineer $2.6 million in his occupational health trial after finding that the retired engineer's debilitating asthma was caused by his constant exposure to diesel exhaust fumes as he working with locomotives at rail yards. The lawyers representing the plaintiffs claimed that railroads failed to prevent exposure by not providing adequate ventilation in the cabs of locomotives.

Railroad workers are exposed to toxic chemicals and diesel fumes. In railroad maintenance and construction material, asbestos, benzene and other carcinogens can be found. Sadly, these toxic substances can cause a myriad of cancers and other serious health issues, including pulmonary conditions like asthma.

If you have asthma that was brought on by your railway work, or if you have someone you love who has been diagnosed with cancer that could be linked to the rail industry in any way, a Houston FELA lawyer can help you make your employer accountable for their incompetence. If you contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible, you can maximize your chances of obtaining the financial compensation that you are entitled to for your pain and Settlements losses.

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