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How to File a Railroad Lawsuit For Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Rail workers suffering from occupational illnesses such as cancer can file a lawsuit in accordance with the Federal Employers' Liability Act. However, it can be challenging to prove that the condition is work-related.

A worker, for example, may have signed a release following settlement of an asbestos claim. He later filed a lawsuit for cancer that was allegedly caused by the exposures.

Statute of Limitations under the FELA

In many workers' compensation cases, the clock starts clocking on a claim the moment an injury is declared. FELA laws, however, allow railroad employees to sue for lung disease or cancer years after it has happened. It is crucial to submit an FELA report as shortly after an accident or illness as soon as it is possible.

Sadly, railroads often try to dismiss a case by arguing that the employee did not comply with the three-year limitation period. To determine when the FELA "clock" begins courts usually look at two Supreme Court decisions.

They will first consider whether the railroad employee had any reason to believe that their symptoms were connected to their job. The claim will not be denied when the railroad employee goes to the doctor and the doctor affirms that the injuries were due to their work.

The other factor is the time since the railroad employee first noticed symptoms. If the railroad employee has had breathing issues for a long time, and attributes the problem to work on the rails, then the statute of limitation is likely to be applicable. If you have concerns regarding your FELA claim, please schedule an appointment for a free consultation with one of our lawyers.

Employers' Negligence

FELA provides a legal framework for railroad workers to bring employers who are negligent to account. Contrary to most other workers who are bound to worker's compensation systems that have set benefits, railroad employees can sue employers for the full amount of their injuries.

Our attorneys obtained a verdict recently in a FELA case brought by retired Long Island Railroad machinists. They suffered from COPD chronic bronchitis and emphysema due to their exposure to asbestos while working on locomotives. The jury awarded them damages of $16,400,000.

The railroad claimed that the plaintiffs' cancer was not related to their work on the railroad and that the lawsuit was thrown out due to the fact that it had been three years since the plaintiffs discovered that their health issues were linked to their railroad work. Our Doran & Murphy attorneys were able show that the railroad had never made its employees aware of the dangers of asbestos and diesel exhaust while they were working and had no safety procedures to protect their employees from hazardous chemicals.

Although a person has up to three years from the date of their diagnosis to make a FELA lawsuit, it is always better to get a seasoned lawyer as soon as is possible. The sooner our attorney begins gathering witness statements, evidence and other evidence more likely a successful claim will be filed.

Causation


In a personal injury action the plaintiffs must prove that the defendant's actions were accountable for their injuries. This is referred to as legal causation. It is essential that an attorney examines the claim prior to filing it in court.

Diesel exhaust is the sole source of exposure for railroad workers to hundreds of chemicals that include carcinogens pollutants, and other pollutants. These microscopic particles are able to penetrate deep into the lung tissue and cause inflammation and damage. Over time, these damage build up and cause debilitating conditions such as chronic asthma and COPD.

One of our FELA case involves an ex-train conductor who was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and asthma after spending a long time in cabins with no protection. He also experienced back pain because of his constant lifting and pushing. His doctor told him these problems were a result of the years of exposure to diesel fumes.  csx railroad lawsuit  claims this exacerbated all of his health issues.

Our lawyers successfully defended favorable court rulings in trial and a comparatively low federal jury verdict for our client in this case. The plaintiff argued that the derailment of the train and the subsequent release of vinyl chloride into the rail yard affected both his physical and emotional condition and he was concerned that he would get cancer. However, the USSC found that the defendant railroad was not responsible for the fear of getting cancer because he'd previously released his ability to pursue the claim in a prior lawsuit.

Damages

If you were injured while working for a railroad, you may qualify to file a lawsuit under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. Through this avenue, you could recover damages for your injuries, including reimbursement for medical expenses and the pain and suffering you have endured as a result of your injury. The process is a bit complicated, and you should consult an attorney for train accidents to fully understand your options.

The first step in a railroad lawsuit is to prove that the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care. The plaintiff must then prove that the defendant violated this duty by failing to protect the injured person from injury. The plaintiff must also show that the violation was the direct cause of their injuries.

A railroad worker who develops cancer as a result of their work must prove that their employer failed properly to inform them of the dangers they face. They also must prove that their cancer was directly caused by this negligence.

In one case, we defended a railroad against a lawsuit brought by an employee who claimed that his cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos and diesel. We were of the opinion that the plaintiff's lawsuit was time-barred because he executed a prior release in another lawsuit against the same defendant.