Railroad Lawsuit - Leukemia Caused by Benzene
A railroad worker who developed leukemia due to exposure to toxic chemicals has been awarded $7.5 million in a jury verdict. He worked for two railroad companies and was exposed to Benzene known carcinogen.
The plaintiff's job required him to work with creosote-coated equipment and ties. He claimed that he was covered from head to foot with the chemical.
Benzene
The chemical Benzene is among many hazardous chemicals that have been found to cause cancer. It is a carcinogen that is found in diesel fumes/exhaust that railroad workers are exposed to frequently. Benzene exposure has been linked to myelodysplastic disease (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and Hodgkin lymphoma among other blood cancers.
Railroad workers are usually exposed to a variety of carcinogens on the job, including creosote and diesel exhaust. Although many railway employees are eligible for workers' compensation, these benefits might not cover all of the expenses and losses incurred by a victim. A benzene lawsuit against a railroad may assist plaintiffs in recovering damages that are not covered by workers compensation.
The wife of railroad worker John Thompson recently won a settlement in wrongful death with benzene from his employer. Thompson was a maintenance of ways employee who worked for the Chicago and North Western Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad from 1976 until 2008. He was continuously exposed to a variety of petroleum solvents that included benzene-laden creosote coal tar distillates, naphtha carbolineum, paint strippers. Throughout his career, John suffered from multiple forms of cancer, including a form of leukemia referred to as myelodysplastic. He passed away from this disease in November 2009. The settlement he was awarded by the jury was $7 million. This sum covers a significant portion of his medical expenses loss of income, discomfort and pain.
Creosote
Creosote has a variety of chemicals, including dioxin, pentachlorophenol and polycyclic hydrocarbons. Long-term exposure may cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Creosote exposure for long periods of time has been linked to skin cancer and an illness similar in nature to acute myeloid lymphoma.
Creosote enters your body through the lungs as air pollution, through the stomach and intestines after eating contaminated food or drinking water that is contaminated or by contact with the skin. It is absorbed quickly through the skin. The exposure to this mixture could harm the kidneys, liver and the central nervous system. The toxins can be absorbed through the eyes and trigger a range of ailments.
Rail workers are exposed to a variety of dangerous chemicals at their workplace. If these harmful substances cause harm to them they must be compensated from their employers. Contact our railroad injury lawyers today to discuss your case.
Hull the town, which is a tiny Florida town, was once home to an old railroad company that used coal-tar creosote wood to protect against insects and waterproof railroad tie made of wood. When the company was acquired by CSX several years ago, the chemicals spread and contaminated the surrounding 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 learn more. Residents say that contaminated drinking water close to the UPRR plant is causing childhood leukemia and other health issues.
Asbestos
Through the years asbestos was used to create railroad materials. Asbestos dust could pose a threat to railroad workers who worked around steam engines and in repair shops. cancer lawsuits were frequently brought home on hair and clothing of the workers and exposed loved ones to the dangerous material.
Despite the dangers 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. As a result, many railroad workers who had an asbestos cancer diagnosis later in life were not given the proper compensation from their employers.
Asbestos claims differ from other workers' compensation claims due to their complexity. Railroad workers could seek compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). FELA is a different way to traditional workers' compensation laws. FELA allows railroad employees suffering from asbestos-related diseases to file claims if they can prove their employer's negligence is the cause of their injury.
union pacific railroad lawsuit in this lawsuit claim that the railroad contaminated the Fifth Ward area with dangerous chemicals and did not clean up its aftermath. Those who were living in the area at the time of the contamination been affected by a variety of health issues such as throat and lung cancer, asthma, and other respiratory diseases. Leukemia lawsuit led to an increase in the value of property.
Lead
Rail workers are exposed to diverse carcinogenic substances, fumes and chemicals. These toxic chemicals are known to cause leukemia as well as other fatal illnesses in workers. Many of these incidents are the result of negligence in railroads.
Railroad workers are frequently exposed to welding fumes, diesel exhaust asbestos, silica and asbestos among other toxic substances. These exposures can lead to many long-term health issues including bladder cancer, lung cancer, esophageal cancer kidney cancer, as well as other forms of leukemia.
One of the major causes of leukemia, as well as other blood and bone marrow diseases is exposure to benzene. Benzene, a colorless liquid that is flammable, and which can evaporate into air, is a substance that can cause leukemia. It is used for many industrial processes and it can be found in small amounts in the surrounding environment. Benzene is also present in gasoline and other products. The exposure to benzene, particularly when inhaled or consumed, can cause serious health problems.
If you've been on an train or in the railroad industry, and have developed a severe illness like leukemia as the result of the negligence of your employer Contact Napoli Shkolnik for a free case review. We can help you obtain compensation for medical treatment as well as lost income and other damages. Our lawyers are knowledgeable and committed to helping Texans that have been wronged or injured.