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Railroad employees who suffer from occupational diseases such as cancer have the right to file a lawsuit under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. It can be difficult to prove that a condition is connected to work.

For instance an employee may have signed an agreement when he first settled an asbestos claim and then later sued for cancer allegedly resulting from exposures.

Statute of Limitations under the FELA

In a lot of workers' compensation cases, the clock begins to tick on an injury immediately after an injury is documented. However, FELA laws allow railroad employees to file a lawsuit against the formation of lung disease and cancer, even years after the fact. This is why it is crucial to file a FELA injury or illness report as quickly as you can.

Sadly, railroads often attempt to get a case dismissed by arguing that the employee did not act within the three year statute of limitations. Courts often rely on two Supreme Court cases to determine when the FELA clock will begin.

The first thing to consider is whether the railroad employee had any reason to believe that his or symptoms were connected to their job. The claim is not barred if the railroad worker visits a doctor and the doctor affirms that the injuries are linked to their work.

Another aspect to consider is the amount of time that has passed since the railroad worker began to notice symptoms. If the railroad employee has been suffering from breathing issues for a while, and attributes the problem to his or work on the rails, then the statute of limitations is likely to be applicable. If you have questions about your FELA claim, please set up a an appointment with one of our lawyers.

Employers' Negligence

FELA provides the legal basis for railroad employees to make employers accountable for their actions. Railroad workers can sue their employers full for injuries suffered unlike many other workers who are bound to compensation programs for workers with fixed benefits.

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

The railroad claimed that the plaintiffs' cancer was not related to their railroad jobs and the lawsuit was not time-barred since it was three years since they found out that their health issues were a result of their railroad work. Our Doran & Murphy attorneys were able show that the railroad did not informed its employees about the dangers of diesel exhaust and asbestos while they worked and had no safety protocols to protect its employees from hazardous chemicals.

It is better to hire a lawyer with experience immediately even though an employee could have up to three years to start an FELA lawsuit from the date they were diagnosed. The sooner we can have our attorney begin gathering witness statements, evidence and other evidence, the more likely an effective claim can be made.

Causation

In a personal injury lawsuit, plaintiffs have to prove that the defendant's actions are accountable for their injuries. This is known as legal causation. It is crucial that an attorney carefully examines a claim before filing in the court.

Diesel exhaust is the only source that exposes railroad workers to hundreds of chemicals, including carcinogens pollutants and other contaminants. These microscopic particles penetrate deep into the lung tissue and cause inflammation and damage. As time passes, these damage can lead to debilitating illnesses like chronic bronchitis or COPD.

One of our FELA cases involves an ex-train conductor who developed chronic obstructive respiratory ailments and asthma after a long period of time in cabins, with no protection. He also developed back problems due to the years of pushing and lifting. His doctor informed him that these problems were the result of decades of exposure to diesel fumes. He claims this exacerbated all of his other health problems.

Our lawyers were able retain favorable court rulings in trial as well as a minimal federal juror award for our client.  blacklands railroad lawsuit  argued that the derailment of the train and the subsequent release vinyl chloride into the rail yard affected both his physical and emotional state since he was worried that his cancer would strike him. The USSC ruled that the railroad defendant was not at fault for the plaintiff's fear of cancer because the plaintiff had previously renounced his right sue the railroad defendant in a prior lawsuit.

Damages

If you were injured while working for a railroad, you may qualify to file a suit under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. You could receive damages for your injuries using this avenue, including reimbursement for medical expenses and pain and suffering. However, this process is complex and you should seek the advice of a lawyer who handles train accidents to know your options.

The first step in a railroad lawsuit is to prove that the defendant was liable to the plaintiff under a duty of care. The plaintiff must then prove that the defendant violated this obligation by failing to protect the person injured from injury. The plaintiff should then demonstrate that the defendant's breach of duty was the direct cause of their injury.

For instance a railroad worker who was diagnosed with cancer due to their work at the railroad has to prove that their employer did not properly warn them of the dangers associated with their job. They must also prove that the negligence caused their cancer.

In one case, we defended a railroad company against a lawsuit brought by a former employee who claimed that his cancer was the result of exposure to asbestos and diesel. We argued that plaintiff's lawsuit was time-barred, because the plaintiff had signed a waiver in a prior suit against the defendant.