Railroad Lawsuit - Leukemia Caused by Benzene
A jury has awarded $7.5m to a railroad worker who developed leukemia after being exposed toxic chemicals. He was employed by two railroad companies and was exposed to Benzene which is a carcinogen that has been identified.
The plaintiff's job required him to work with creosote-coated tie and other equipment. He claimed that he was often completely covered in the chemical.
Benzene
Benzene, one of the many harmful chemicals that can cause cancer, is a carcinogen. It is a carcinogen that is found in diesel fumes/exhaust, which railroad workers are exposed to frequently. Exposure to benzene is associated with myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and acute leukemia, and Hodgkin's lymphoma along with other blood cancers.
Creosote as well as diesel exhaust and other carcinogens are typical exposures for railway employees. While many railway employees 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 lawsuit settlements worker John Thompson recently won a settlement involving benzene for wrongful deaths against his employer. Thompson was a maintenance of ways employee who worked for the Chicago and North Western wasatch railroad contractors lawsuit and union pacific railroad lawsuits union pacific railroad lawsuits Railroad from 1976 to 2008. He endured chronic exposures to various petroleum solvents which included benzene-laden Creosote naphtha, coal distillates carbolineum, as well as paint strippers. During his career, John suffered from multiple types of cancer, including a form of leukemia known as myelodysplastic syndrome. John passed away from this condition in November 2009. The jury awarded $7 million as an award of settlement. This amount covers a significant portion of his medical expenses including lost income, pain and discomfort.
Creosote
Creosote is a mixture of chemicals, amount including dioxin, pentachlorophenol as well as polycyclic hydrocarbons. Long-term exposure may cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Skin cancer and a leukemia-like illness known as acute myeloidleukemia have been linked to long-term creosote exposure.
Creosote is able to enter the body through the lungs, stomach and intestines when food items are consumed that contain toxins, contaminated water is drunk or by contact with the skin. It is absorbed quickly through the skin. Exposure to it can cause damage the liver, kidneys as well as the gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system. The toxic mixture is also absorbed through the eyes and can cause a variety of ailments.
Rail workers are exposed of hazardous chemicals in their job. When toxic substances cause harm to them they are entitled to compensation from their employers. Contact our dedicated railroad accident lawyers to discuss your case.
Hull, a small Florida town, was home to an old rail company that used coal-tar creosote on wood to protect against insects and waterproof railroad tie made of wood. When CSX purchased the company several years ago the chemicals spread and polluted the surrounding land. Residents are suing CSX over the contamination of their drinking water and homes. Regan, the EPA Administrator, was in the area to learn more. Residents claim that drinking water that is contaminated near the UPRR plant can cause childhood leukemia as well as other health problems.
Asbestos
Through the years, asbestos was utilized to make railroad materials. Asbestos dust was a danger to railroad workers who worked in steam trains and in repair shops. The asbestos particles are usually carried home by workers on their hair and clothing. This exposes their families to the dangerous substance.
Despite the dangers of asbestos exposure, many railroad companies ignored or denied the possibility of harm to workers' health for years. As a result, some railroad workers who were given an asbestos-related cancer diagnosis later in life weren't given adequate compensation from their employers.
Due to their complexity, asbestos lawsuits are different from other workers' compensation claims. Railroad workers could seek compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). FELA is an alternative to traditional workers' compensation laws. FELA allows railroad employees suffering from asbestos-related illnesses to file a claim in the event that they can prove their employer's negligence was the cause of their injury.
The plaintiffs in this case allege that the railroad controls limited lawsuit contaminated the Fifth Ward area with dangerous chemicals and failed to clean up the mess. Residents of the community who lived in the area at the time of the contamination suffered from lung and throat cancers, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses. They also suffered the loss of property value due to the contamination.
Lead
Rail workers can be exposed various carcinogenic substances, fumes and chemicals. These toxic chemicals are known to cause leukemia as well as other fatal illnesses among employees. These exposures are usually caused by railroad negligence.
Rail workers are exposed various toxins, including diesel exhaust, welding fumes and asbestos. These exposures may lead to lung cancer bladder and esophageal tumors, kidney cancer, and other forms of leukemia.
Exposure to benzene may be a primary cause of leukemia, and other bone-marrow diseases and blood disorders. Benzene, a non-colorless liquid that is flammable, and which can evaporate into air, is one of the substances that can cause leukemia. It is utilized in various industrial processes and is present in small amounts in the air. It is also present in gasoline as well as other products. Exposure to benzene when inhaled or consumed can have a number of health risks.
Contact Napoli Shkolnik to receive a free evaluation of your case If you were employed on a train or railroad and developed a serious illness like leukemia as a result of the negligence of your employer. We can help you obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other damages. Our lawyers are knowledgeable and devoted to helping Texans that are injured or wronged.
A jury has awarded $7.5m to a railroad worker who developed leukemia after being exposed toxic chemicals. He was employed by two railroad companies and was exposed to Benzene which is a carcinogen that has been identified.
The plaintiff's job required him to work with creosote-coated tie and other equipment. He claimed that he was often completely covered in the chemical.
Benzene
Benzene, one of the many harmful chemicals that can cause cancer, is a carcinogen. It is a carcinogen that is found in diesel fumes/exhaust, which railroad workers are exposed to frequently. Exposure to benzene is associated with myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and acute leukemia, and Hodgkin's lymphoma along with other blood cancers.
Creosote as well as diesel exhaust and other carcinogens are typical exposures for railway employees. While many railway employees 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 lawsuit settlements worker John Thompson recently won a settlement involving benzene for wrongful deaths against his employer. Thompson was a maintenance of ways employee who worked for the Chicago and North Western wasatch railroad contractors lawsuit and union pacific railroad lawsuits union pacific railroad lawsuits Railroad from 1976 to 2008. He endured chronic exposures to various petroleum solvents which included benzene-laden Creosote naphtha, coal distillates carbolineum, as well as paint strippers. During his career, John suffered from multiple types of cancer, including a form of leukemia known as myelodysplastic syndrome. John passed away from this condition in November 2009. The jury awarded $7 million as an award of settlement. This amount covers a significant portion of his medical expenses including lost income, pain and discomfort.
Creosote
Creosote is a mixture of chemicals, amount including dioxin, pentachlorophenol as well as polycyclic hydrocarbons. Long-term exposure may cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Skin cancer and a leukemia-like illness known as acute myeloidleukemia have been linked to long-term creosote exposure.
Creosote is able to enter the body through the lungs, stomach and intestines when food items are consumed that contain toxins, contaminated water is drunk or by contact with the skin. It is absorbed quickly through the skin. Exposure to it can cause damage the liver, kidneys as well as the gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system. The toxic mixture is also absorbed through the eyes and can cause a variety of ailments.
Rail workers are exposed of hazardous chemicals in their job. When toxic substances cause harm to them they are entitled to compensation from their employers. Contact our dedicated railroad accident lawyers to discuss your case.
Hull, a small Florida town, was home to an old rail company that used coal-tar creosote on wood to protect against insects and waterproof railroad tie made of wood. When CSX purchased the company several years ago the chemicals spread and polluted the surrounding land. Residents are suing CSX over the contamination of their drinking water and homes. Regan, the EPA Administrator, was in the area to learn more. Residents claim that drinking water that is contaminated near the UPRR plant can cause childhood leukemia as well as other health problems.
Asbestos
Through the years, asbestos was utilized to make railroad materials. Asbestos dust was a danger to railroad workers who worked in steam trains and in repair shops. The asbestos particles are usually carried home by workers on their hair and clothing. This exposes their families to the dangerous substance.
Despite the dangers of asbestos exposure, many railroad companies ignored or denied the possibility of harm to workers' health for years. As a result, some railroad workers who were given an asbestos-related cancer diagnosis later in life weren't given adequate compensation from their employers.
Due to their complexity, asbestos lawsuits are different from other workers' compensation claims. Railroad workers could seek compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). FELA is an alternative to traditional workers' compensation laws. FELA allows railroad employees suffering from asbestos-related illnesses to file a claim in the event that they can prove their employer's negligence was the cause of their injury.
The plaintiffs in this case allege that the railroad controls limited lawsuit contaminated the Fifth Ward area with dangerous chemicals and failed to clean up the mess. Residents of the community who lived in the area at the time of the contamination suffered from lung and throat cancers, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses. They also suffered the loss of property value due to the contamination.
Lead
Rail workers can be exposed various carcinogenic substances, fumes and chemicals. These toxic chemicals are known to cause leukemia as well as other fatal illnesses among employees. These exposures are usually caused by railroad negligence.
Rail workers are exposed various toxins, including diesel exhaust, welding fumes and asbestos. These exposures may lead to lung cancer bladder and esophageal tumors, kidney cancer, and other forms of leukemia.
Exposure to benzene may be a primary cause of leukemia, and other bone-marrow diseases and blood disorders. Benzene, a non-colorless liquid that is flammable, and which can evaporate into air, is one of the substances that can cause leukemia. It is utilized in various industrial processes and is present in small amounts in the air. It is also present in gasoline as well as other products. Exposure to benzene when inhaled or consumed can have a number of health risks.
Contact Napoli Shkolnik to receive a free evaluation of your case If you were employed on a train or railroad and developed a serious illness like leukemia as a result of the negligence of your employer. We can help you obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other damages. Our lawyers are knowledgeable and devoted to helping Texans that are injured or wronged.