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A Railroad Lawsuit For Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Rail workers are frequently exposed to chemicals and substances that can cause cancer, such as asbestos and benzene. If you've been diagnosed with cancer and believe your exposure to these chemicals at work contributed to it, you could be entitled to compensation.

The FELA law permits railroad workers to sue their employers for negligence. For more information, contact an acute myeloid plaintiff in a csx railroad lawsuit lawsuit lawyer.

Benzene Exposure

The colorless, poisonous gas that can cause cancer to people who are exposed to it over long periods of time. It is created in the environment as well as by the emission of gas and tobacco smoke. The skin can also absorb benzene. A railroad worker who developed cancer because of exposure to benzene could be eligible to sue their employer for compensation in the form of money.

In one instance, a deceased railroad employee's widow was awarded damages of $1,500,000 from the company which employed him. The deceased husband was a pumpman on different tankers in the 1970s and 1980s. He was exposed to benzene's toxic fumes. After he died from acute myeloid leukemia in the year 1995, his wife filed a wrongful-death claim lawsuits against union pacific railroad the vessel's owner.

Acute myeloidleukemia is a cancer that is fast-moving and can cause death in one or two months if treated immediately. It is most commonly treated with chemotherapy, however in some instances, radiation and targeted therapy are also possible.

We obtained defense verdicts for a class action lawsuit against union pacific railroad (http://www.2e0bw5jwriowdqa85fw4zufl0ee62c.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=free&wr_id=1018137) 1 railroad in two cases where plaintiffs claimed injuries to their brains due to solvent-induced exposure over their 23-year tenure on the railways. The defense presented expert evidence on medical causation and industrial hygiene and the jury concluded that the railroad's workplace was fairly safe.

Creosote Exposure

Coal creosote tar is a mix of hundreds of chemicals used to preserve wood, like railroad ties. It contains a variety of carcinogens including polycyclic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The PAHs in creosote can be in the skin and may be ingested by drinking water that is contaminated by the chemical. PAHs can also be absorbed into the lungs, and may cause lung cancer.

Creosote inhalation can cause a range of symptoms like respiratory irritation, eye problems nausea and vomiting. It can also cause skin burns of the third and second degrees. The coal tar creosote contains composed of PAH compounds including naphthalene and other carcinogenic compounds, such as Acenaphthene.

Creosote-related exposure can have a negative impact on the health of workers and their families. For example, some workers have developed papular basal cell carcinomas which are typical occupational skin cancers that can spread to other parts of the body. Other sufferers have had chronic asthma, class action lawsuit against Union pacific railroad esophageal esophagus ulcers, and fibrosis of the lungs and liver.

The railroad industry isn't always effectively communicate with its employees about the dangers associated with exposure to long-term toxic substances. It is not uncommon for railroad workers to leave cranes, diesel locomotives or forklifts running while working. Diesel exhaust from these engines could be inhaled and ingested. They also soak rags with benzene solvents to clean machines and tools.

Worker's Compensation

Railroad workers who develop cancer or suffer from another chronic illness due to exposure harmful chemicals like benzene and Creosote, could be entitled to compensation for medical expenses and other expenses. A New York railroad cancer lawyer can help claimants pursue claims under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) for financial damages.

Many ailments related to occupational exposure to carcinogenic chemicals like diesel fumes, asbestos and silica are not likely to manifest themselves until a worker is older. Therefore, the statute of limitations generally only lasts for three years from the point a person is first diagnosed with the illness. This is why it is important that anyone who is a potential victim contact an experienced railroad injury lawyer within the first few days after being diagnosed.

In a recent lawsuit, Napoli Shkolnik PLLC was able to successfully defend a lawsuit brought against our client by an ex-railroad employee who had been diagnosed with leukemia after years of exposure toxic chemicals. The plaintiff claimed that the company violated FELA by failing to properly train their employees and provide them with the appropriate safety equipment.

The jury awarded the plaintiff damages of $7.5 million after finding that the cancer was directly related to his work at the Chicago & North Western Railroad. The man was exposed harmful chemicals such as benzene, creosote, and degreasing solvents when working for the company.

FELA

Former railroad workers who are diagnosed with cancer as a result of exposure to toxic substances at work could be eligible to file a claim for compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). Unlike workers' comp statutes which cover medical expenses as well as lost wages to the victims, FELA is a statute founded on fault that requires evidence of the railroad's employer failing to protect their workers from the dangers of exposure to chemicals.

Railroad companies often fight FELA claims involving occupational illnesses. Their defense lawyers typically argue that the ill former employee is unable to pinpoint specific instances of exposure to harmful substances. They are also critical of official tests that show the presence of carcinogens or toxins in equipment or parts that are used by the railway.

In a successful FELA claim and a successful FELA claim, the family members of the victim may be compensated for past and future suffering as well as loss of enjoyment of life, mental distress, and other damages. If the victim dies due to their injuries the wrongful death claim could be filed to recover compensation for the deceased person's family members.

We partner with FELA attorneys to assist railroad employees injured by injuries receive the financial assistance they require. Contact us to set up a free case evaluation. We represent railroad workers across the United States including New York City, Boston and Hartford, St. Louis and Denver among others.