Railroad Lawsuit - Leukemia Caused by Benzene
A jury awarded $7.5m to a railway worker who developed leukemia after exposure to toxic chemicals. cancer lawsuits was employed by two different railroad companies and was exposed to Benzene which is carcinogen.
The plaintiff's work required him to handle creosote coated ties and equipment. He claimed that the chemical was covering him from head to toe.
Benzene
The chemical Benzene is one of the many harmful chemicals that can cause cancer is a carcinogen. It is a carcinogen found in diesel exhaust fumes, which railroad workers are regularly exposed to. Exposure to benzene can be linked with myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and Hodgkin's Lymphoma and acute leukemia as well as other blood cancers.
Creosote as well as diesel exhaust and other carcinogens are typical exposures for railroad employees. While many railway employees receive workers' compensation, these benefits may not cover all the expenses and losses incurred by a victim. A benzene lawsuit against a railroad might help plaintiffs recover damages that are not covered by workers' compensation.
The wife of railroad worker John Thompson recently won a settlement for wrongful death involving benzene against his employer. Thompson was a maintenance of right employee for the Chicago and North Western Railroad as well as the Union Pacific Railroad from 1976 until 2008. He was continuously exposed to a variety of petroleum solvents such as benzene-laden sulfosote, coal tar distillates, naphtha carbolineum, paint strippers. In his professional life, John suffered from multiple types of cancer, including a type of leukemia known as myelodysplastic syndrome. He died in November 2009 of this type of cancer. The jury awarded him $7 million as a settlement. This sum covers a large portion of his medical bills, lost income and discomfort and pain.
Creosote
There are a variety of chemicals found in creosote, including dioxin, pentachlorophenol, phenols and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Long-term exposure to creosote can cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Long-term exposure to creosote has been linked to skin cancer and an illness similar to acute myeloid leukemia.
Creosote gets into the body through the lungs, as air pollution, through the stomach and intestines, either by eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water or through contact with the skin. It is absorbed rapidly through the skin. The exposure to this mixture could cause damage to the kidneys, liver and the central nervous system. The toxic mixture may be absorbed via the eye and cause a variety of ailments.
Railroad workers are exposed many dangerous chemicals in their work environments. If these harmful substances cause harm to them, they should receive compensation from their employers. Contact our dedicated railroad injury lawyers to discuss your case.
Hull A small Florida town, was once the home of an old railroad company that used coal-tar creosote on wood to waterproof and insectproof railroad ties made of wood. When cancer lawsuits was acquired by CSX some time ago and the chemicals grew, they began to infect the property around it. Residents are suing CSX for contaminating their homes as well as drinking water. EPA Administrator Regan visited the area to get more information 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 to make railroad materials was widespread throughout the decades. Many railroad workers were exposed to hazardous asbestos dust when they worked in and around steam trains or inside repair shops. These asbestos fibers were often carried home on the hair and clothing of the employees, exposing their loved ones to the deadly substance.
Despite the dangers of exposure to asbestos, a number of railroad companies were unaware or oblivious to its potential for harming workers' health for decades. Railroad workers who were diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer later in life did not receive adequate compensation from their employer.
Due to their complexity, asbestos lawsuits differ from other workers' compensation claims. Railroad workers may be eligible to claim compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). cancer lawsuit is an alternative to traditional workers' compensation laws. Railroad employees who have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness are able to file a claim under FELA provided that they can prove that their employer's negligence caused their injury.
Plaintiffs in the case claim that the railroad had contaminated Fifth Ward with dangerous chemicals and did not do anything to clean the area. The residents of 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 ailments. They also suffered from the loss of property value due to the contamination.
Lead
Workers on railroads can be exposed to many carcinogenic chemicals, substances and fumes. These toxic chemicals are known to cause leukemia and other fatal illnesses among workers. These exposures are often caused by railroad negligence.
Railroad workers are frequently exposed to diesel exhaust, welding fumes, asbestos and silica among other contaminants. These exposures can result in a variety of long term health issues including bladder cancer, lung cancer, esophageal carcinoma, kidney cancer, and various forms of leukemia.
The most common cause of leukemia, as well as other blood and bone marrow diseases is exposure to benzene. It is a colorless, flammable liquid that can evaporate into the air. It is used in a variety of industrial processes and can be found in the environment in very low levels. It is also present in gasoline and a variety of other products. Exposure to benzene, especially when consumed or inhaled, can cause serious health problems.
Contact Napoli Shkolnik to receive a free review of your case when you worked on a train or railroad and contracted a serious illness like leukemia due to the negligence of your employer. We can help you obtain compensation for medical treatment or lost income, as well as other damages. Our attorneys are skilled and devoted to helping Texans who have been wronged or injured.