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Railroad Lawsuit - Leukemia Caused by Benzene
A jury has awarded $7.5m to a railroad worker who developed leukemia after being exposed to toxic chemicals. He worked for two railroads and amounts was exposed to Benzene known as a carcinogen.
The plaintiff's work required him to handle creosote coated equipment and ties. He claimed that the chemical was often covering his entire body from head to toe.
Benzene
Benzene, one of the numerous harmful chemicals that could cause cancer is a carcinogen. It is a carcinogen, and is found in diesel exhaust and fumes which railroad workers are exposed to on a regular basis. Benzene exposure has been linked to myelodysplastic disease (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and Hodgkin lymphoma, in addition to other blood cancers.
Creosote and diesel exhaust as well as other carcinogens are common exposures for railroad workers. Workers' compensation can be able to cover certain expenses and losses but not all. A benzene class action lawsuit against norfolk southern railroad against a railroad may aid plaintiffs in recovering damages not covered by workers compensation.
The widow of railroad worker John Thompson recently won a benzene wrongful death settlement against his employer. Her husband was a maintenance of way employee of the Chicago and North Western Railroad and the union pacific railroad lawsuit Pacific Railroad from 1976 until 2008. He was exposed to a variety of petroleum solvents, including creosote that contained benzene distilates of coal tar naphtha, naphtha and paint strippers. During his career, John suffered from multiple forms of cancer, including a particular type of leukemia referred to as myelodysplastic. John passed away from this condition in November 2009. The settlement awarded by jury was $7 million. The amount is a large portion of his medical expenses as well as the loss of income and suffering and pain.
Creosote
Creosote is a mixture of chemicals, including dioxin pentachlorophenol, and polycyclic hydrocarbons. Long-term exposure to creosote can cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Skin cancer and a similar illness known as acute myeloidleukemia have also been associated with long-term exposure to creosote.
Creosote is able to enter the body through the lungs, stomach and intestines if the food is contaminated or contaminated water is drunk 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 toxins can be absorbed via the eye and trigger a range of illnesses.
Railroad workers are exposed various hazardous chemicals in their work environments. If these harmful substances cause harm to them they are entitled to compensation from their employers. Contact our railroad injury lawyers today to discuss your case.
The tiny Florida town of Hull was once home to a rail company that treated wood using coal-tar creosote in order to preserve, waterproof and insect-proof wooden railroad ties. When the company was bought by CSX several years ago, amounts the chemicals spread and contaminated the surrounding property. Residents are suing CSX for the contaminating their homes and drinking water. Regan the EPA Administrator, was in the area in order to learn more. Residents say that contaminated drinking water near the UPRR plant is causing leukemia in children and other health problems.
Asbestos
Through the years asbestos was used to create railroad materials. Asbestos dust was a danger to railroad workers cancer lawsuit workers who worked around steam trains and in repair shops. These asbestos fibers are typically taken home by employees on their clothing and hair. This exposes their families to the harmful substance.
Despite the dangers associated with asbestos exposure, railroad companies have refused to acknowledge or deny this fact for many years. In the end, many railroad workers who had an asbestos-related cancer diagnosis later in life weren't given the proper compensation from their employers.
Asbestos claims differ from other workers' compensation claims due to their complexity. Railroad workers could claim compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). FELA is an alternative to traditional laws governing workers' compensation. Railroad workers who have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease are able to file a claim under FELA in the event that they can prove their employer's negligence led to their injury.
The plaintiffs in this case allege that the railroad had contaminated the Fifth Ward area with dangerous chemicals and did not clean up the aftermath. People who lived in the area at the time of the contamination have suffered from a variety of health issues including throat and lung cancer, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses. They also suffered from the loss of property value because of the contamination.
Lead
Those who work on railroads can be exposed to many carcinogenic substances, chemicals, and fumes. These toxic chemicals can cause various debilitating and fatal diseases for workers, such as leukemia. These exposures are often caused by negligence on the part of railroad workers.
Rail workers are exposed to a variety of toxins, including diesel exhaust, welding fumes and asbestos. These exposures can lead to a variety of long term health problems, including lung cancer, bladder cancer, esophageal cancer, kidney cancer, and other forms of leukemia.
One primary cause of leukemia, as well as other bone marrow and blood diseases is exposure to benzene. Benzene, a colorless fluid that is flammable and can evaporate into air, is a chemical that can cause leukemia. It is used in a variety industrial processes, and it can be found in small amounts in the natural environment. Benzene is also present in gasoline and other products. Exposure to benzene can have negative effects on the body, particularly if it is inhaled or consumed.
Contact Napoli Shkolnik to receive a free review of your situation when you worked on a railroad or train and contracted a serious illness such as leukemia because of the negligence of your employer. We can assist you in obtaining compensation for medical expenses, lost income and other damages. Our lawyers are dedicated to helping Texans who have been injured.
A jury has awarded $7.5m to a railroad worker who developed leukemia after being exposed to toxic chemicals. He worked for two railroads and amounts was exposed to Benzene known as a carcinogen.
The plaintiff's work required him to handle creosote coated equipment and ties. He claimed that the chemical was often covering his entire body from head to toe.
Benzene
Benzene, one of the numerous harmful chemicals that could cause cancer is a carcinogen. It is a carcinogen, and is found in diesel exhaust and fumes which railroad workers are exposed to on a regular basis. Benzene exposure has been linked to myelodysplastic disease (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and Hodgkin lymphoma, in addition to other blood cancers.
Creosote and diesel exhaust as well as other carcinogens are common exposures for railroad workers. Workers' compensation can be able to cover certain expenses and losses but not all. A benzene class action lawsuit against norfolk southern railroad against a railroad may aid plaintiffs in recovering damages not covered by workers compensation.
The widow of railroad worker John Thompson recently won a benzene wrongful death settlement against his employer. Her husband was a maintenance of way employee of the Chicago and North Western Railroad and the union pacific railroad lawsuit Pacific Railroad from 1976 until 2008. He was exposed to a variety of petroleum solvents, including creosote that contained benzene distilates of coal tar naphtha, naphtha and paint strippers. During his career, John suffered from multiple forms of cancer, including a particular type of leukemia referred to as myelodysplastic. John passed away from this condition in November 2009. The settlement awarded by jury was $7 million. The amount is a large portion of his medical expenses as well as the loss of income and suffering and pain.
Creosote
Creosote is a mixture of chemicals, including dioxin pentachlorophenol, and polycyclic hydrocarbons. Long-term exposure to creosote can cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Skin cancer and a similar illness known as acute myeloidleukemia have also been associated with long-term exposure to creosote.
Creosote is able to enter the body through the lungs, stomach and intestines if the food is contaminated or contaminated water is drunk 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 toxins can be absorbed via the eye and trigger a range of illnesses.
Railroad workers are exposed various hazardous chemicals in their work environments. If these harmful substances cause harm to them they are entitled to compensation from their employers. Contact our railroad injury lawyers today to discuss your case.
The tiny Florida town of Hull was once home to a rail company that treated wood using coal-tar creosote in order to preserve, waterproof and insect-proof wooden railroad ties. When the company was bought by CSX several years ago, amounts the chemicals spread and contaminated the surrounding property. Residents are suing CSX for the contaminating their homes and drinking water. Regan the EPA Administrator, was in the area in order to learn more. Residents say that contaminated drinking water near the UPRR plant is causing leukemia in children and other health problems.
Asbestos
Through the years asbestos was used to create railroad materials. Asbestos dust was a danger to railroad workers cancer lawsuit workers who worked around steam trains and in repair shops. These asbestos fibers are typically taken home by employees on their clothing and hair. This exposes their families to the harmful substance.
Despite the dangers associated with asbestos exposure, railroad companies have refused to acknowledge or deny this fact for many years. In the end, many railroad workers who had an asbestos-related cancer diagnosis later in life weren't given the proper compensation from their employers.
Asbestos claims differ from other workers' compensation claims due to their complexity. Railroad workers could claim compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). FELA is an alternative to traditional laws governing workers' compensation. Railroad workers who have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease are able to file a claim under FELA in the event that they can prove their employer's negligence led to their injury.
The plaintiffs in this case allege that the railroad had contaminated the Fifth Ward area with dangerous chemicals and did not clean up the aftermath. People who lived in the area at the time of the contamination have suffered from a variety of health issues including throat and lung cancer, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses. They also suffered from the loss of property value because of the contamination.
Lead
Those who work on railroads can be exposed to many carcinogenic substances, chemicals, and fumes. These toxic chemicals can cause various debilitating and fatal diseases for workers, such as leukemia. These exposures are often caused by negligence on the part of railroad workers.
Rail workers are exposed to a variety of toxins, including diesel exhaust, welding fumes and asbestos. These exposures can lead to a variety of long term health problems, including lung cancer, bladder cancer, esophageal cancer, kidney cancer, and other forms of leukemia.
One primary cause of leukemia, as well as other bone marrow and blood diseases is exposure to benzene. Benzene, a colorless fluid that is flammable and can evaporate into air, is a chemical that can cause leukemia. It is used in a variety industrial processes, and it can be found in small amounts in the natural environment. Benzene is also present in gasoline and other products. Exposure to benzene can have negative effects on the body, particularly if it is inhaled or consumed.
Contact Napoli Shkolnik to receive a free review of your situation when you worked on a railroad or train and contracted a serious illness such as leukemia because of the negligence of your employer. We can assist you in obtaining compensation for medical expenses, lost income and other damages. Our lawyers are dedicated to helping Texans who have been injured.
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