Railroad Lawsuit - Leukemia Caused by Benzene
A jury awarded $7.5m to a railroad worker who developed leukemia after being exposed to toxic chemicals. He was employed by two different railroad companies, and was exposed to Benzene which is a carcinogen.
The plaintiff's work required him to handle creosote coated tie and other equipment. He claimed that he was often completely covered by the chemical.
Benzene
Benzene, one of the numerous harmful chemicals that could cause cancer, is a carcinogen. It is a carcinogen. It is found in diesel exhaust and fumes that railroad workers are exposed to regularly. Exposure to benzene has been linked to myelodysplastic disorder (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and Hodgkin lymphoma, in addition to other blood cancers.
wasatch railroad contractors lawsuit as well as diesel exhaust and other carcinogens are all common exposures for railway employees. While many railway employees receive workers' compensation, the benefits could not cover all a victim's expenses and losses. A benzene suit against a railroad may aid plaintiffs in recovering the costs that are not covered by workers compensation.
The widow of railroad worker John Thompson recently won a settlement in wrongful death with benzene from his employer. Her husband was a maintenance employee of the Chicago and North Western Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad from 1976 until 2008. He was exposed to a variety of petroleum solvents including creosote containing benzene, coal tar distilates, naphtha and paint strippers. Throughout his career, John suffered from multiple types of cancer, including a type of leukemia known as myelodysplastic syndrome. He died from this illness in November 2009. The jury awarded him $7 million as a settlement. This amount covers a significant portion of his medical bills as well as lost income, pain and discomfort.
Creosote
Several chemicals are found in creosote, including pentachlorophenol, phenols, dioxin and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Exposure to the chemical vapors could cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Creosote exposure for long periods of time has also been linked to skin cancer and an illness similar in its nature to acute myeloid leukemia.
Creosote enters the body through the lungs as air pollution, through the stomach and intestines by drinking or eating food that has been contaminated, contaminated water or through contact with the skin. It is absorbed quickly through the skin. Exposure to this mixture may harm the kidneys, liver and the central nervous system. The toxic mix is in the eyes and may lead to a range of ailments.
Rail workers are exposed to a variety of hazardous chemicals at their work. If they suffer injuries from these toxic chemicals, they deserve compensation from their employer. Contact our railroad injury lawyers today to discuss your case.
Hull A small Florida town, was the home of an old railroad company that used coal-tar-based creosote on wood to seal and protect wooden railroad ties. When the company was bought by CSX years ago, the chemicals spread to contaminate the property. Residents are seeking to sue CSX for contaminating their homes and drinking water. Regan the EPA Administrator, was in the area in order to find out more. Residents claim that drinking water that is contaminated close to the UPRR plant is causing leukemia in children and other health problems.
Asbestos
The use of asbestos to create railroad material was common throughout the decades. Asbestos dust posed a risk for railroad workers who worked around steam engines and in repair shops. The asbestos dust was often taken home with the hair and clothing of the employees, exposing their loved ones to the dangerous material.
Despite the risks of exposure to asbestos, a number of railroad companies were unaware or oblivious to the potential harm it could cause to workers' health for decades. This is why some railroad workers who had an asbestos-related cancer diagnosis later in life were not awarded adequate compensation from their employers.
Asbestos lawsuits are distinct from other workers' compensation claims due to their complexity. Railroad workers may be able 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 diseases to file claims when they can prove their employer's negligence is the cause of their illness.
The plaintiffs in this case claim that the railroad contaminated Fifth Ward with dangerous chemicals and did not do anything to clean the area. Residents of the community who resided in the area at the time of contamination suffered from throat and lung cancers, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses. The contamination also led to an increase in the value of property.
Lead
Rail workers can be exposed various carcinogenic substances, fumes and chemicals. These toxic chemicals are believed to cause leukemia and other fatal illnesses in workers. A lot of these incidents are the result of negligence by railroads.
Rail workers are exposed to a variety of toxins, including diesel exhaust, welding fumes and asbestos. The exposures can lead to a myriad of long-term health problems including bladder cancer, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, kidney cancer and other forms of leukemia.
One of the major causes of leukemia and other blood and bone marrow diseases is exposure to benzene. It is a colorless and flammable liquid that can evaporate into the air. It is used in many industrial processes and is present in the environment in low concentrations. Benzene can also be found in gasoline and other products. Exposure to benzene in particular, when inhaled or consumed, can cause serious health problems.
Contact Napoli Shkolnik to receive a free assessment of your case if you worked on a train or a railroad and contracted a serious illness such as leukemia because of the negligence of your employer. We will help you recover compensation for your medical care or lost income, as well as other damages. Our attorneys are skilled and committed to helping Texans who have been injured or wronged.