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Railroad Lawsuit - Leukemia Caused by Benzene
A jury awarded $7.5m to the railroad worker who developed leukemia after being exposed toxic chemicals. He worked for two railroad companies and was exposed to Benzene, known carcinogen.
The plaintiff's work required him to handle creosote coated tie and other equipment. He claimed that the chemical was covering his entire body from head to toe.
Benzene
Benzene is one of the dangerous chemicals that have been discovered to cause cancer. It is a carcinogen found in diesel exhaust fumes which railroad workers are frequently exposed to. Exposure to benzene has been associated with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and _GET["a"] Array ( [0] => Hodgkin lymphoma, among other blood cancers.
Creosote and diesel exhaust as well as other carcinogens are common exposures for railway workers. While a majority of railway workers receive workers' compensation, the benefits could not cover all the cost and expenses of a victim. A benzene lawsuit against a railroad can assist plaintiffs to recover 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. Her husband was a maintenance employee who worked for the Chicago and North Western Railroad as well as the Union Pacific Railroad from 1976 to 2008. He was exposed to a variety of petroleum solvents like creosote containing benzene distilates of coal tar naphtha, paint strippers and naphtha. Throughout his career, John suffered from multiple forms of cancer, including a particular type of leukemia known as myelodysplastic syndrome. He passed away in November 2009 of this disease. The jury awarded him $7 million as an award of settlement. This amount covers a substantial portion of his medical expenses including lost income, pain and suffering.
Creosote
Creosote is a mixture of chemicals, including dioxin, pentachlorophenol and polycyclic hydrocarbons. Long-term exposure to the chemical vapors can cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Creosote exposure for long periods of time has been linked with skin cancer and an illness similar to acute myeloid lymphoma.
Creosote is absorbed into the body via lungs as air pollution, through the stomach and intestines, either by eating food that is contaminated or drinking polluted water or in contact with the skin. It is absorbed rapidly through the skin. Exposure to it can cause damage the liver, kidneys the gastrointestinal tract, and the central nervous system. The toxic mix can be absorbed via the eye and cause a range of illnesses.
Rail workers are exposed to a variety of harmful chemicals at their job. If these toxic chemicals cause harm, they should receive compensation from their employers. Contact our railroad workers cancer lawsuit injury lawyers today to discuss your case.
The tiny Florida town of Hull was once home to a railroad lawsuits company that treated wood using coal-tar creosote, which was used to preserve waterproof and insect-proof wooden railroad ties. When the company was purchased by CSX several years ago, the chemicals spread and contaminated the surrounding property. Residents are suing CSX over the contamination of their drinking water as well as their homes. Regan the EPA Administrator, visited the area in order to learn more. Residents claim that drinking water contaminated near the UPRR facility have been linked to the development of leukemia among children as well as other health issues.
Asbestos
Throughout the years, asbestos was utilized to make railroad materials. Asbestos dust could pose a threat to many railroad workers who worked near steam trains and in repair shops. These asbestos fibers are often taken home by employees on their hair and clothing. Their families are exposed to the deadly substance.
Despite the dangers that come with asbestos exposure, railroad companies have ignored or denied this for decades. Some railroad workers cancer class action lawsuit against railroads (Driscoll-macgregor.federatedjournals.com) workers who were diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer later in life were not given adequate compensation from their employer.
Asbestos lawsuits against union pacific railroad differ from other workers' compensation claims due to their complexity. Railroad workers could claim compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). FELA is a viable alternative to traditional workers' compensation laws. Railroad employees who have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease are able to file a claim under FELA provided that they can prove their employer's negligence led to their injury.
The plaintiffs in this case allege that the railroad contaminated the Fifth Ward area with dangerous chemicals and failed to clean up its aftermath. Residents of the community who lived in the area during the time of the contamination suffered from lung and throat cancers, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses. They also were impacted by the loss of property value because of the contamination.
Lead
Workers on railroads are exposed to a variety of carcinogenic substances, chemicals and fumes. These toxic chemicals can trigger numerous debilitating, fatal illnesses for employees, including leukemia. Many of these exposures are the result of railroad negligence.
Rail workers are exposed various toxins, including diesel exhaust, welding fumes, and asbestos. These exposures can cause a variety of long term health issues including lung cancer, bladder cancer, esophageal cancer kidney cancer and other forms of leukemia.
Exposure to benzene is the primary cause of leukemia as well as other bone-marrow and blood disorders. Benzene, a colorless fluid that is flammable and may evaporate into air, is a compound that can cause leukemia. It is used in various industrial processes and can be found in the natural environment at low levels. Benzene can also be found in gasoline and other products. Exposure to benzene, especially when inhaled or consumed can have serious health effects.
Contact Napoli Shkolnik to receive a free assessment of your case in the event that you worked in a train or [Redirect-302] railway and developed a serious illness such as leukemia, due to the negligence of your employer. We will assist you in recovering the compensation you deserve for medical treatment or lost income, as well as other damages. Our attorneys are experienced and devoted to helping Texans who are injured or wronged.
A jury awarded $7.5m to the railroad worker who developed leukemia after being exposed toxic chemicals. He worked for two railroad companies and was exposed to Benzene, known carcinogen.
The plaintiff's work required him to handle creosote coated tie and other equipment. He claimed that the chemical was covering his entire body from head to toe.
Benzene
Benzene is one of the dangerous chemicals that have been discovered to cause cancer. It is a carcinogen found in diesel exhaust fumes which railroad workers are frequently exposed to. Exposure to benzene has been associated with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and _GET["a"] Array ( [0] => Hodgkin lymphoma, among other blood cancers.
Creosote and diesel exhaust as well as other carcinogens are common exposures for railway workers. While a majority of railway workers receive workers' compensation, the benefits could not cover all the cost and expenses of a victim. A benzene lawsuit against a railroad can assist plaintiffs to recover 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. Her husband was a maintenance employee who worked for the Chicago and North Western Railroad as well as the Union Pacific Railroad from 1976 to 2008. He was exposed to a variety of petroleum solvents like creosote containing benzene distilates of coal tar naphtha, paint strippers and naphtha. Throughout his career, John suffered from multiple forms of cancer, including a particular type of leukemia known as myelodysplastic syndrome. He passed away in November 2009 of this disease. The jury awarded him $7 million as an award of settlement. This amount covers a substantial portion of his medical expenses including lost income, pain and suffering.
Creosote
Creosote is a mixture of chemicals, including dioxin, pentachlorophenol and polycyclic hydrocarbons. Long-term exposure to the chemical vapors can cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Creosote exposure for long periods of time has been linked with skin cancer and an illness similar to acute myeloid lymphoma.
Creosote is absorbed into the body via lungs as air pollution, through the stomach and intestines, either by eating food that is contaminated or drinking polluted water or in contact with the skin. It is absorbed rapidly through the skin. Exposure to it can cause damage the liver, kidneys the gastrointestinal tract, and the central nervous system. The toxic mix can be absorbed via the eye and cause a range of illnesses.
Rail workers are exposed to a variety of harmful chemicals at their job. If these toxic chemicals cause harm, they should receive compensation from their employers. Contact our railroad workers cancer lawsuit injury lawyers today to discuss your case.
The tiny Florida town of Hull was once home to a railroad lawsuits company that treated wood using coal-tar creosote, which was used to preserve waterproof and insect-proof wooden railroad ties. When the company was purchased by CSX several years ago, the chemicals spread and contaminated the surrounding property. Residents are suing CSX over the contamination of their drinking water as well as their homes. Regan the EPA Administrator, visited the area in order to learn more. Residents claim that drinking water contaminated near the UPRR facility have been linked to the development of leukemia among children as well as other health issues.
Asbestos
Throughout the years, asbestos was utilized to make railroad materials. Asbestos dust could pose a threat to many railroad workers who worked near steam trains and in repair shops. These asbestos fibers are often taken home by employees on their hair and clothing. Their families are exposed to the deadly substance.
Despite the dangers that come with asbestos exposure, railroad companies have ignored or denied this for decades. Some railroad workers cancer class action lawsuit against railroads (Driscoll-macgregor.federatedjournals.com) workers who were diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer later in life were not given adequate compensation from their employer.
Asbestos lawsuits against union pacific railroad differ from other workers' compensation claims due to their complexity. Railroad workers could claim compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). FELA is a viable alternative to traditional workers' compensation laws. Railroad employees who have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease are able to file a claim under FELA provided that they can prove their employer's negligence led to their injury.
The plaintiffs in this case allege that the railroad contaminated the Fifth Ward area with dangerous chemicals and failed to clean up its aftermath. Residents of the community who lived in the area during the time of the contamination suffered from lung and throat cancers, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses. They also were impacted by the loss of property value because of the contamination.
Lead
Workers on railroads are exposed to a variety of carcinogenic substances, chemicals and fumes. These toxic chemicals can trigger numerous debilitating, fatal illnesses for employees, including leukemia. Many of these exposures are the result of railroad negligence.
Rail workers are exposed various toxins, including diesel exhaust, welding fumes, and asbestos. These exposures can cause a variety of long term health issues including lung cancer, bladder cancer, esophageal cancer kidney cancer and other forms of leukemia.
Exposure to benzene is the primary cause of leukemia as well as other bone-marrow and blood disorders. Benzene, a colorless fluid that is flammable and may evaporate into air, is a compound that can cause leukemia. It is used in various industrial processes and can be found in the natural environment at low levels. Benzene can also be found in gasoline and other products. Exposure to benzene, especially when inhaled or consumed can have serious health effects.
Contact Napoli Shkolnik to receive a free assessment of your case in the event that you worked in a train or [Redirect-302] railway and developed a serious illness such as leukemia, due to the negligence of your employer. We will assist you in recovering the compensation you deserve for medical treatment or lost income, as well as other damages. Our attorneys are experienced and devoted to helping Texans who are injured or wronged.
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