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Railroad Lawsuit - Leukemia Caused by Benzene
A railroad worker who contracted leukemia as a result of exposure to toxic chemicals has been awarded $7.5 million in a verdict of a jury. He was employed by two different railroad companies and was exposed to Benzene which is a carcinogen.
The plaintiff's job required him to handle creosote-coated ties as well as equipment. He claimed that he was covered from head to foot by the chemical.
Benzene
The chemical Benzene is among many hazardous chemicals that have been discovered to cause cancer. It is a carcinogen that is present in diesel exhaust fumes, which railroad workers are frequently exposed to. The exposure to benzene is linked to myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and Hodgkin lymphoma among other blood cancers.
Creosote as well as diesel exhaust and other carcinogens are common exposures for railroad employees. Workers' compensation could pay for some losses and expenses but not all. A benzene class action lawsuit against norfolk southern railroad against a railroad may help plaintiffs recover damages not covered by workers' compensation.
The wife of railroad worker John Thompson recently won a settlement for wrongful death involving benzene against his employer. Her husband was maintenance of ways employee for the Chicago and North Western Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad between 1976 and 2008. He was exposed to a range of petroleum solvents including creosote containing benzene distilates of coal naphtha, naphtha and Railroad Lawsuit Settlements paint strippers. John was diagnosed with cancers of all kinds including myelodysplastic Leukemia during his career. He died from this illness in November 2009. The settlement he was awarded by the jury was $7 million. The amount is a large part of his medical expenses as well as the loss of income and suffering and pain.
Creosote
Creosote consists of a range of chemicals, including dioxin, pentachlorophenol as well as polycyclic hydrocarbons. Exposure to long-term gaseous components of the chemicals could cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Skin cancer and a similar illness known as acute myeloidleukemia have also been linked to long-term exposure to creosote.
Creosote is able to enter the body via the lungs, the stomach and intestines after food that is contaminated is consumed, contaminated water is drunk or through contact with the skin. It is rapidly absorbed through the skin. Exposure to it can cause damage the liver, Railroad Lawsuit Settlements kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system. The toxins can be absorbed through the eyes and cause a range of diseases.
Railroad workers are exposed various hazardous chemicals in their work environments. If they suffer injuries from these harmful substances, they deserve compensation from their employer. Contact our dedicated railroad injury lawyers to discuss your case.
The small Florida town of Hull was once home to a railroad company that treated wood using coal-tar creosote in order to preserve, waterproof and insect-proof wooden railroad ties. When csx railroad lawsuit purchased the company several years ago the chemicals spread and contaminated the land around. Residents are suing CSX for the contamination of their drinking water as well as their homes. Regan the EPA Administrator, toured the area to know more. Residents have reported that drinking water contaminated near the UPRR plant is causing leukemia in children and other health issues.
Asbestos
In the past, asbestos was utilized to make railroad materials. Asbestos dust posed a risk for railroad workers who worked around steam trains and in repair shops. These asbestos fibers were often taken home with the hair and clothing of the employees, exposing their loved ones to the dangerous material.
Despite the dangers of exposure to asbestos, many Railroad Lawsuit Settlements companies resisted or ignored its potential to harm workers' health for decades. Some railroad workers who were diagnosed with asbestos cancer later in life did not receive the proper compensation from their employers.
Asbestos claims differ from other workers' compensation claims due to their complexity. railroad lawsuits workers may be able claim compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). FELA is an alternative to traditional laws governing workers' compensation. FELA allows railroad workers suffering from asbestos-related diseases to file claims in the event that they can prove their employer's negligence caused the cause of their injury.
Plaintiffs in the case claim that the railroad contaminated Fifth Ward with dangerous chemicals and did not clean it up. The residents of the neighborhood at the time of the contamination suffered from a variety health issues including throat and lung cancer, asthma, and other respiratory ailments. The contamination also led to the property to lose value.
Lead
Rail workers are exposed a variety of carcinogenic chemicals, fumes and chemicals. These toxic chemicals can trigger many debilitating and fatal illnesses for employees, including leukemia. These exposures are usually caused by railroad negligence.
Rail workers are exposed to many toxins, including diesel exhaust, welding fumes, and asbestos. These exposures can cause lung cancer bladder and esophageal carcinomas kidney cancer, as well as other types of leukemia.
The most common cause of leukemia and other blood and bone marrow disorders is benzene exposure. Benzene, a colorless liquid that is flammable and may evaporate into air, is one of the substances that can cause leukemia. It is utilized in many industrial processes and is found in the natural environment at very low levels. Benzene can also be found in gasoline and other products. Exposure to benzene in particular, when inhaled or consumed, can have a number of health risks.
If you have worked on a train or in the railroad industry and have developed a severe illness like leukemia as the result of employer negligence, contact Napoli Shkolnik for a free case review. We will help you recover compensation for your medical care or lost income, as well as other damages. Our lawyers are knowledgeable and committed to helping Texans that have suffered injuries or were wronged.
A railroad worker who contracted leukemia as a result of exposure to toxic chemicals has been awarded $7.5 million in a verdict of a jury. He was employed by two different railroad companies and was exposed to Benzene which is a carcinogen.
The plaintiff's job required him to handle creosote-coated ties as well as equipment. He claimed that he was covered from head to foot by the chemical.
Benzene
The chemical Benzene is among many hazardous chemicals that have been discovered to cause cancer. It is a carcinogen that is present in diesel exhaust fumes, which railroad workers are frequently exposed to. The exposure to benzene is linked to myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and Hodgkin lymphoma among other blood cancers.
Creosote as well as diesel exhaust and other carcinogens are common exposures for railroad employees. Workers' compensation could pay for some losses and expenses but not all. A benzene class action lawsuit against norfolk southern railroad against a railroad may help plaintiffs recover damages not covered by workers' compensation.
The wife of railroad worker John Thompson recently won a settlement for wrongful death involving benzene against his employer. Her husband was maintenance of ways employee for the Chicago and North Western Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad between 1976 and 2008. He was exposed to a range of petroleum solvents including creosote containing benzene distilates of coal naphtha, naphtha and Railroad Lawsuit Settlements paint strippers. John was diagnosed with cancers of all kinds including myelodysplastic Leukemia during his career. He died from this illness in November 2009. The settlement he was awarded by the jury was $7 million. The amount is a large part of his medical expenses as well as the loss of income and suffering and pain.
Creosote
Creosote consists of a range of chemicals, including dioxin, pentachlorophenol as well as polycyclic hydrocarbons. Exposure to long-term gaseous components of the chemicals could cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Skin cancer and a similar illness known as acute myeloidleukemia have also been linked to long-term exposure to creosote.
Creosote is able to enter the body via the lungs, the stomach and intestines after food that is contaminated is consumed, contaminated water is drunk or through contact with the skin. It is rapidly absorbed through the skin. Exposure to it can cause damage the liver, Railroad Lawsuit Settlements kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system. The toxins can be absorbed through the eyes and cause a range of diseases.
Railroad workers are exposed various hazardous chemicals in their work environments. If they suffer injuries from these harmful substances, they deserve compensation from their employer. Contact our dedicated railroad injury lawyers to discuss your case.
The small Florida town of Hull was once home to a railroad company that treated wood using coal-tar creosote in order to preserve, waterproof and insect-proof wooden railroad ties. When csx railroad lawsuit purchased the company several years ago the chemicals spread and contaminated the land around. Residents are suing CSX for the contamination of their drinking water as well as their homes. Regan the EPA Administrator, toured the area to know more. Residents have reported that drinking water contaminated near the UPRR plant is causing leukemia in children and other health issues.
Asbestos
In the past, asbestos was utilized to make railroad materials. Asbestos dust posed a risk for railroad workers who worked around steam trains and in repair shops. These asbestos fibers were often taken home with the hair and clothing of the employees, exposing their loved ones to the dangerous material.
Despite the dangers of exposure to asbestos, many Railroad Lawsuit Settlements companies resisted or ignored its potential to harm workers' health for decades. Some railroad workers who were diagnosed with asbestos cancer later in life did not receive the proper compensation from their employers.
Asbestos claims differ from other workers' compensation claims due to their complexity. railroad lawsuits workers may be able claim compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). FELA is an alternative to traditional laws governing workers' compensation. FELA allows railroad workers suffering from asbestos-related diseases to file claims in the event that they can prove their employer's negligence caused the cause of their injury.
Plaintiffs in the case claim that the railroad contaminated Fifth Ward with dangerous chemicals and did not clean it up. The residents of the neighborhood at the time of the contamination suffered from a variety health issues including throat and lung cancer, asthma, and other respiratory ailments. The contamination also led to the property to lose value.
Lead
Rail workers are exposed a variety of carcinogenic chemicals, fumes and chemicals. These toxic chemicals can trigger many debilitating and fatal illnesses for employees, including leukemia. These exposures are usually caused by railroad negligence.
Rail workers are exposed to many toxins, including diesel exhaust, welding fumes, and asbestos. These exposures can cause lung cancer bladder and esophageal carcinomas kidney cancer, as well as other types of leukemia.
The most common cause of leukemia and other blood and bone marrow disorders is benzene exposure. Benzene, a colorless liquid that is flammable and may evaporate into air, is one of the substances that can cause leukemia. It is utilized in many industrial processes and is found in the natural environment at very low levels. Benzene can also be found in gasoline and other products. Exposure to benzene in particular, when inhaled or consumed, can have a number of health risks.
If you have worked on a train or in the railroad industry and have developed a severe illness like leukemia as the result of employer negligence, contact Napoli Shkolnik for a free case review. We will help you recover compensation for your medical care or lost income, as well as other damages. Our lawyers are knowledgeable and committed to helping Texans that have suffered injuries or were wronged.
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