Railroad Lawsuit - Leukemia Caused by Benzene
A jury awarded $7.5m to a railroad worker who developed leukemia following exposure to toxic chemicals. He was employed by two different railroad companies and was exposed to Benzene which is a carcinogen.
The plaintiff's job required him to work with creosote-coated ties and equipment. cancer lawsuit claimed that the chemical was frequently covering his entire body from head to toe.
Benzene
Benzene, among the numerous harmful chemicals that could cause cancer, is a carcinogen. It is a carcinogen. It is found in diesel exhaust and fumes, which railroad workers are exposed to regularly. The exposure to benzene is linked to myelodysplastic disorder (MDS), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and Hodgkin lymphoma, among other blood cancers.
Railroad workers are usually exposed to a variety of carcinogens while working on the job, including creosote and diesel exhaust. Workers' compensation may pay for some losses and expenses but not all. A benzene suit against a railroad could aid plaintiffs in recovering damages that aren't covered by workers' compensation.
The widow of railroad worker John Thompson recently won a settlement involving benzene for wrongful deaths against his employer. Thompson was an employee of maintenance of ways for the Chicago and North Western Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad between 1976 until 2008. Leukemia lawsuit was exposed to a variety of petroleum solvents including creosote containing benzene distilates of coal naphtha, naphtha and paint strippers. In his professional life, John suffered from multiple forms of cancer, including a type of leukemia known as myelodysplastic syndrome. He passed away in November 2009 of this type of cancer. The jury awarded $7 million as an amount of compensation. This amount covers a significant portion of his medical bills including lost income, pain and discomfort.
Creosote
Many chemicals are present in creosote, such as pentachlorophenol, phenols, dioxin and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Exposure for long periods can cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Skin cancer and a similar illness known as acute myeloidleukemia are also linked to long-term creosote exposure.
Creosote enters your body through the lungs as air pollution, through the stomach and intestines after eating food that is contaminated or drinking water that is contaminated or by contact with the skin. It is absorbed rapidly through the skin. Exposure to it can cause damage the kidneys, liver stomach, gastrointestinal tract, and central nervous system. The toxic mixture may be absorbed via the eye and can cause a variety of illnesses.
Railroad workers are exposed various hazardous chemicals in their workplaces. If they suffer injuries from these harmful chemicals, they deserve compensation from their employer. Contact our railroad injury lawyers today to discuss your case.
The tiny Florida town of Hull was once home to a railroad company that treated wood using coal-tar creosote to protect, waterproof and insect-proof wooden railroad ties. When CSX bought the company years ago the chemicals spread and contaminated the land around. Residents are now suing CSX for the contamination of their drinking water as well as their homes. EPA Administrator Regan visited the area to find out more about the situation. Residents claim that drinking water contaminated near the UPRR facility are causing leukemia in children as well as other health issues.
Asbestos
The use of asbestos in the production of railroad materials was commonplace over the decades. Asbestos dust was a threat to railroad workers who worked in steam trains and in repair shops. These asbestos fibers were often carried home on the hair and clothing of the workers, exposing their loved ones to the deadly substance.
Despite the dangers that come with asbestos exposure railroad companies have either refused to acknowledge or deny this fact for many years. Railroad workers who were diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer later in life did not receive adequate compensation from their employers.
Asbestos lawsuits are distinct from other workers' compensation claims due to their complexity. 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 permits railroad employees suffering from asbestos-related illnesses to file a claim when they can prove their employer's negligence was the cause of their injuries.
The plaintiffs in this case claim that the railroad had contaminated the Fifth Ward area with dangerous chemicals and failed to clean up its aftermath. Residents of the community who lived in the area at the time of the contamination suffered from throat and lung cancers, asthma and other respiratory illnesses. They also suffered from the loss of property value because of the contamination.
Lead
Rail workers are exposed to a variety of carcinogenic chemicals, fumes and chemicals. These toxic chemicals are known to cause leukemia as well as other fatal diseases in workers. These exposures are usually caused by railroad negligence.
Railroad workers are often exposed to welding fumes, diesel exhaust, asbestos and silica among other toxins. These exposures can result in a variety of long term health problems, including bladder cancer, lung cancer, esophageal cancer kidney cancer, as well as other forms of leukemia.
One primary cause of leukemia, as well as other bone marrow and blood diseases is exposure to benzene. cancer lawsuits is a colorless, flammable liquid that can evaporate into the air. It is used in a variety of industrial processes, and is also found in the environment in low concentrations. It is also present in gasoline and a variety of other products. Exposure to benzene in particular, when consumed or inhaled, can have serious health effects.
If you've worked on trains or in the industry of railroads, and have been diagnosed with a fatal disease such as leukemia, as a result of negligence on the part of your employer and/or negligence, you should contact Napoli Shkolnik for a free case review. We can help you obtain the compensation you deserve for medical treatment as well as lost income and other damages. Our lawyers are knowledgeable and passionate about helping Texans that have been wronged or injured.