Railroad Lawsuit - Leukemia Caused by Benzene
A railroad worker who developed leukemia due to exposure to toxic chemicals was awarded $7.5 million in a verdict of a jury. Leukemia lawsuit was employed by two different railroad companies and was exposed to Benzene which is a carcinogen.
The plaintiff's work required him to work with creosote-coated tie and other equipment. He claimed that he was covered from head to toe with the chemical.
Benzene
Benzene is among the hazardous chemicals that have been found to cause cancer. Leukemia lawsuit is a carcinogen found in diesel exhaust fumes which railroad workers are frequently exposed to. The exposure to benzene has been linked to myelodysplastic disorder (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and Hodgkin lymphoma among other blood cancers.
Railroad workers are usually exposed to a variety of carcinogens when on the job, such as creosote and diesel exhaust. Workers' compensation can pay for some losses and expenses but not all. 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 won a benzene settlement 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 to 2008. He was exposed to a variety of petroleum solvents including creosote that contained benzene, coal tar distilates, naphtha and paint strippers. John suffered from cancers of all kinds such as myelodysplasticleukemia during his career. He died from this illness in November 2009. The settlement he was awarded by the jury was $7 million. This sum covers a significant portion of his medical bills including lost income, discomfort and pain.
Creosote
Creosote has a variety of chemicals, such as dioxin, pentachlorophenol as well as polycyclic hydrocarbons. Long-term exposure may cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Leukemia lawsuit for long periods of time has been linked to skin cancer and an illness that is similar in nature to acute myeloid lymphoma.
Creosote enters the body through lungs as air pollution, through the stomach and intestines, either by drinking or eating food that has been contaminated, polluted water or in contact with the skin. It is absorbed quickly through the skin. The exposure can cause damage to the kidneys, liver, gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system. The toxic mixture can also be in the eyes and can lead to a range of ailments.
Railroad workers are exposed to numerous hazardous chemicals in their workplaces. If they suffer injuries from these toxic substances, they are entitled to compensation from their employer. Contact our dedicated railroad accident lawyers to discuss your case.
Hull the town, which is a tiny Florida town, was the home of an old rail company that used coal-tar creosote on wood to waterproof and insectproof wooden railroad ties. When the company was purchased by CSX years ago and the chemicals grew, they began to contaminate the property. Residents are seeking to sue CSX for the contaminating their homes and drinking water. Regan the EPA Administrator, was in the area in order to know more. Residents say that the drinking water that is contaminated near the UPRR facility can cause leukemia in children and other health issues.
Asbestos
Over the years, asbestos was used to create railroad materials. Many railroad workers were exposed to dangerous asbestos dust while working in steam trains and around them, or inside repair shops. The asbestos particles were frequently carried home on the hair and clothing of workers and exposed loved ones to the harmful substance.
Despite the dangers that come with asbestos exposure railroad companies have either refused to acknowledge or deny this fact for decades. Some railroad workers who were diagnosed with asbestos cancer later in life did not receive adequate compensation from their employers.
union pacific railroad lawsuit are distinct from other workers' compensation claims because of their complexities. Railroad workers may be able to obtain compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). FELA is an alternative to traditional workers compensation laws. FELA allows railroad employees with asbestos-related ailments to file a claim if they can prove that their employer's negligence caused the cause of their injury.
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim that the railroad contaminated Fifth Ward with dangerous chemicals, and failed to clean the area. People who lived in the community at the time of the contamination have suffered from a variety health issues including throat and lung cancer asthma, lung cancer, and other respiratory illnesses. They also suffered the loss of property value because of the contamination.
Lead
Rail workers are exposed to numerous carcinogenic fumes, substances, and chemicals. These harmful chemicals can trigger numerous debilitating, fatal illnesses for workers, including leukemia. Many of these exposures result of negligence on the part of railroad workers.
Rail workers are exposed to many toxins, including diesel exhaust, welding fumes and asbestos. These exposures may lead to lung cancer, bladder and esophageal carcinomas kidney cancer, as well as other types of leukemia.
One of the major causes of leukemia as well as other blood and bone marrow conditions is exposure to benzene. Benzene, a colorless fluid that is flammable and may evaporate into air, is a chemical that can cause leukemia. It is used for a variety industrial processes, and it can be found in small amounts in the surrounding environment. It is also found in gasoline and other products. Exposure to benzene may have negative effects on the body, particularly if it is inhaled, or ingested.
If you've worked on an train or in the railway industry and have been diagnosed with a fatal illness like leukemia as the 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 compensation for medical expenses, lost income and other damages. Our lawyers are passionate about helping Texans who have been injured.