Railroad Lawsuit - Leukemia Caused by Benzene
A jury has awarded $7.5m to an employee of a railroad who contracted leukemia following exposure to toxic chemicals. He worked for two railroad companies and was exposed to Benzene which is carcinogen.
The plaintiff's work required him to handle creosote coated tie and other equipment. He claimed that he was often completely covered from head to foot by the chemical.
Benzene
Benzene, one of the many harmful chemicals that can cause cancer is a carcinogen. It is a carcinogen, and is found in diesel fumes/exhaust that railroad workers are exposed to regularly. Exposure to benzene can be linked with myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), acute leukemia and Hodgkin's lymphoma in addition to other blood cancers.
Railroad workers are typically exposed to a variety of carcinogens when on the job, including creosote and diesel exhaust. Workers' compensation could cover some expenses and losses, but not all. A benzene lawsuit against a railroad can help plaintiffs recover damages not covered by workers compensation.
The wife of railroad worker John Thompson recently won a settlement in wrongful death with benzene from his employer. Thompson was a maintenance of way employee of the Chicago and North Western Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad from 1976 to 2008. He endured chronic exposures to various solvents of petroleum which included benzene-laden Creosote naphtha distillates of coal, carbolineum, and paint strippers. In Norfolk Southern Railway lawsuit , John suffered from multiple types of cancer, including one type of leukemia known as myelodysplastic syndrome. He died in November 2009 of this condition. The jury awarded him $7 million as settlement. The settlement covers a significant portion of his medical expenses as well as the loss of income and pain and suffering.
Creosote
A variety of chemicals are present in creosote. These include pentachlorophenol, phenols, dioxin and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Long-term exposure to chemical vapors can cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Creosote exposure for long periods of time has also been linked to skin cancer and an illness that is similar in nature to acute myeloid lymphoma.
Creosote is able to enter the body via the lungs, the stomach and intestines after contaminated food is eaten or drinking water that is contaminated or in contact with the skin. It is quickly absorbed through the skin. Exposure to this mixture may cause damage to kidneys, the liver and central nervous system. The toxic mixture can also be absorption through the eyes and may lead to a range of diseases.
Interstitial lung disease lawsuit are exposed to a range of harmful chemicals at their job. If they suffer injuries from these toxic substances, they are entitled to compensation from their employer. Contact our dedicated railroad injury lawyers to discuss your case.
Hull the town, which is a tiny Florida town, was the home of an old railroad company that used coal-tar-based creosote on wood to seal and protect wooden railroad tie. When CSX bought the company many years ago the chemicals grew and contaminated the property around it. Residents are now suing CSX for the contamination of their drinking water as well as their homes. Norfolk Southern Railway lawsuit visited the area to find out more about the situation. Residents claim that contaminated drinking waters near the UPRR facility have been linked to the development of leukemia among children and other health issues.
Asbestos
The use of asbestos to create railroad materials was common throughout the decades. Asbestos dust was a danger for railroad workers who worked in steam trains and in repair shops. The asbestos particles were frequently transported home on the hair and clothing of workers, exposing their loved ones to the dangerous material.
Despite the risks of asbestos exposure, a lot of railroad companies ignored or denied the possibility of harm to workers' health for decades. Railroad workers who were diagnosed with asbestos cancer later in life didn't receive adequate compensation from their employers.
Asbestos lawsuits are different from other workers' compensation claims because of their complexities. Railroad workers might be able to seek compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). FELA is an alternative to traditional workers' compensation laws. FELA allows railroad workers suffering from asbestos-related ailments to file a claim if they can prove that their employer's negligence was the cause of their injury.
The plaintiffs in this case claim that the railroad contaminated Fifth Ward with dangerous chemicals and did not do anything to clean it up. People who lived in the neighborhood at the time of the contamination suffered from a variety of health issues, including lung and throat cancer as well as asthma and other respiratory diseases. The contamination also led to the property to lose value.
Lead
Railroad workers can be exposed to many carcinogenic chemicals, chemicals and fumes. These toxic chemicals are believed to cause leukemia and other fatal illnesses among employees. Many of these exposures result of negligence on the part of railroad workers.
Rail workers are exposed various toxins, including diesel exhaust, welding fumes and asbestos. These exposures can cause lung cancer bladder and esophageal cancers kidney cancer, as well as other types of leukemia.
The most common cause of leukemia as well as other bone marrow and blood conditions is exposure to benzene. The colorless, flammable liquid that has the ability to evaporate into the air. It is used for many industrial processes and it is found in low concentrations in the environment. Benzene is also present in gasoline and other products. Interstitial lung disease lawsuit to benzene, particularly when consumed or inhaled, can have a number of health risks.
Contact Napoli Shkolnik to receive a free review of your case if you worked on a train or railroad and then contracted a serious illness such as leukemia, due to the negligence of your employer. We can assist you in obtaining compensation for medical expenses or lost income, as well as other damages. Our lawyers are dedicated to helping Texans who have been injured.