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Railroad Lawsuit - Leukemia Caused by Benzene
A jury has awarded $7.5m to an employee of a railroad who contracted leukemia after exposure to 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 handle creosote-coated ties as well as equipment. He claimed that the chemical was frequently covering him from head to toe.
Benzene
Benzene, one of numerous harmful chemicals that could cause cancer is a carcinogen. It is a recognized carcinogen, which is present in diesel exhaust fumes, which railroad workers are frequently exposed to. Exposure to benzene has been linked to myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and Hodgkin lymphoma among other blood cancers.
Railroad workers are usually exposed to a range of carcinogens while working on the job, including creosote and diesel exhaust. Workers' compensation might pay for certain losses and expenses but not all. A benzene lawsuit against a railroad workers cancer lawsuit can assist plaintiffs in recovering damages that are not covered by workers compensation.
The wife of railroad worker John Thompson recently won a settlement involving benzene for wrongful deaths against his employer. Her husband was an employee of maintenance of ways for the Chicago and North Western Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad between 1976 until 2008. He was exposed to a range of petroleum solvents like creosote which contained benzene distilates of coal tar naphtha, naphtha and paint strippers. In his professional life, John suffered from multiple types of cancer, including a particular type of leukemia known as myelodysplastic. He died from this illness in November 2009. The jury awarded $7 million as a settlement. This sum covers a significant portion of his medical expenses loss of income, discomfort and pain.
Creosote
Creosote contains a number of chemicals, including dioxin pentachlorophenol and polycyclic hydrocarbons. Long-term exposure can cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Long-term exposure to creosote has been linked with skin cancer and an illness similar in its nature to acute myeloid lymphoma.
Creosote can enter the body via the lungs, the stomach and intestines if the food is contaminated or drinking contaminated water or through contact with the skin. It is absorbed quickly through the skin. Exposure can cause damage to the liver, kidneys the gastrointestinal tract, and the central nervous system. The toxic mixture can also be absorbed by the eye and cause a range of ailments.
Rail workers are exposed of harmful chemicals at their work. When these toxic substances cause harm to workers, they should receive compensation from their employers. Contact our railroad injury lawyers today to discuss your case.
The small Florida town of Hull was once home to a rail company that treated wood with coal-tar creosote, which was used to preserve waterproof and insectproof wooden railroad ties. When CSX bought the company years ago the chemicals spread throughout the town and polluted the surrounding land. Residents are seeking to sue CSX for contamination of their homes and drinking water. EPA Administrator Regan visited the area to find out more about the situation. Residents say that the drinking water sources that are contaminated close to the UPRR facility cause leukemia in children and other health issues.
Asbestos
The use of asbestos to create railroad material was common throughout the decades. Many railroad workers were exposed to hazardous asbestos dust while working in steam trains, around them or in repair shops. These asbestos fibers were typically brought home on hair and clothing of workers and exposed their family members to the harmful substance.
Despite the risks of exposure to asbestos, many Railroad Cancer Lawsuit Settlements companies were unaware or oblivious to its potential for harming workers' health for decades. As a result, some railroad workers who were given an asbestos cancer diagnosis later in life were not given sufficient compensation from their employers.
Because of their complexity, asbestos lawsuits against union pacific railroad differ from other workers' comp claims. Railroad workers could be able to seek compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). FELA is an alternative to traditional workers' compensation laws. Railroad workers who have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness can file a claim under FELA, as long as they can prove their employer's negligence caused the injury.
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim that the railroad had contaminated Fifth Ward with dangerous chemicals and did not clean it up. Those who were living in the neighborhood at the time of the contamination have suffered from a variety health issues that include throat and lung cancer as well as asthma and other respiratory illnesses. The contamination also caused a loss in property value.
Lead
Railroad workers can be exposed to many carcinogenic chemicals, chemicals and fumes. These toxic chemicals are known to cause leukemia as well as other fatal illnesses among workers. These exposures are usually caused by negligence on the part of railroad workers.
Rail workers are exposed to various toxins, Railroad Lawsuit including diesel exhaust, welding fumes and asbestos. These exposures can lead to many long-term health problems, including lung cancer, bladder cancer, esophageal cancer kidney cancer, as well as other forms of leukemia.
Exposure to benzene is a primary cause of leukemia, and other bone-marrow and blood disorders. Benzene, a colorless liquid that is flammable and able to evaporate into air, is a compound that can cause leukemia. It is used in a variety of industrial processes and is found in the air at lower concentrations. Benzene can also be found in gasoline and other products. Exposure to benzene, especially when inhaled or consumed, can have a number of health risks.
Contact Napoli Shkolnik to receive a free review of your situation if you worked on a train or a railroad and were diagnosed with a serious disease such as leukemia because of the negligence of your employer. We can help you obtain compensation for your medical care as well as lost income and other damages. Our attorneys are skilled and devoted to helping Texans that have been injured or wronged.
A jury has awarded $7.5m to an employee of a railroad who contracted leukemia after exposure to 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 handle creosote-coated ties as well as equipment. He claimed that the chemical was frequently covering him from head to toe.
Benzene
Benzene, one of numerous harmful chemicals that could cause cancer is a carcinogen. It is a recognized carcinogen, which is present in diesel exhaust fumes, which railroad workers are frequently exposed to. Exposure to benzene has been linked to myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and Hodgkin lymphoma among other blood cancers.
Railroad workers are usually exposed to a range of carcinogens while working on the job, including creosote and diesel exhaust. Workers' compensation might pay for certain losses and expenses but not all. A benzene lawsuit against a railroad workers cancer lawsuit can assist plaintiffs in recovering damages that are not covered by workers compensation.
The wife of railroad worker John Thompson recently won a settlement involving benzene for wrongful deaths against his employer. Her husband was an employee of maintenance of ways for the Chicago and North Western Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad between 1976 until 2008. He was exposed to a range of petroleum solvents like creosote which contained benzene distilates of coal tar naphtha, naphtha and paint strippers. In his professional life, John suffered from multiple types of cancer, including a particular type of leukemia known as myelodysplastic. He died from this illness in November 2009. The jury awarded $7 million as a settlement. This sum covers a significant portion of his medical expenses loss of income, discomfort and pain.
Creosote
Creosote contains a number of chemicals, including dioxin pentachlorophenol and polycyclic hydrocarbons. Long-term exposure can cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Long-term exposure to creosote has been linked with skin cancer and an illness similar in its nature to acute myeloid lymphoma.
Creosote can enter the body via the lungs, the stomach and intestines if the food is contaminated or drinking contaminated water or through contact with the skin. It is absorbed quickly through the skin. Exposure can cause damage to the liver, kidneys the gastrointestinal tract, and the central nervous system. The toxic mixture can also be absorbed by the eye and cause a range of ailments.
Rail workers are exposed of harmful chemicals at their work. When these toxic substances cause harm to workers, they should receive compensation from their employers. Contact our railroad injury lawyers today to discuss your case.
The small Florida town of Hull was once home to a rail company that treated wood with coal-tar creosote, which was used to preserve waterproof and insectproof wooden railroad ties. When CSX bought the company years ago the chemicals spread throughout the town and polluted the surrounding land. Residents are seeking to sue CSX for contamination of their homes and drinking water. EPA Administrator Regan visited the area to find out more about the situation. Residents say that the drinking water sources that are contaminated close to the UPRR facility cause leukemia in children and other health issues.
Asbestos
The use of asbestos to create railroad material was common throughout the decades. Many railroad workers were exposed to hazardous asbestos dust while working in steam trains, around them or in repair shops. These asbestos fibers were typically brought home on hair and clothing of workers and exposed their family members to the harmful substance.
Despite the risks of exposure to asbestos, many Railroad Cancer Lawsuit Settlements companies were unaware or oblivious to its potential for harming workers' health for decades. As a result, some railroad workers who were given an asbestos cancer diagnosis later in life were not given sufficient compensation from their employers.
Because of their complexity, asbestos lawsuits against union pacific railroad differ from other workers' comp claims. Railroad workers could be able to seek compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). FELA is an alternative to traditional workers' compensation laws. Railroad workers who have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness can file a claim under FELA, as long as they can prove their employer's negligence caused the injury.
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim that the railroad had contaminated Fifth Ward with dangerous chemicals and did not clean it up. Those who were living in the neighborhood at the time of the contamination have suffered from a variety health issues that include throat and lung cancer as well as asthma and other respiratory illnesses. The contamination also caused a loss in property value.
Lead
Railroad workers can be exposed to many carcinogenic chemicals, chemicals and fumes. These toxic chemicals are known to cause leukemia as well as other fatal illnesses among workers. These exposures are usually caused by negligence on the part of railroad workers.
Rail workers are exposed to various toxins, Railroad Lawsuit including diesel exhaust, welding fumes and asbestos. These exposures can lead to many long-term health problems, including lung cancer, bladder cancer, esophageal cancer kidney cancer, as well as other forms of leukemia.
Exposure to benzene is a primary cause of leukemia, and other bone-marrow and blood disorders. Benzene, a colorless liquid that is flammable and able to evaporate into air, is a compound that can cause leukemia. It is used in a variety of industrial processes and is found in the air at lower concentrations. Benzene can also be found in gasoline and other products. Exposure to benzene, especially when inhaled or consumed, can have a number of health risks.
Contact Napoli Shkolnik to receive a free review of your situation if you worked on a train or a railroad and were diagnosed with a serious disease such as leukemia because of the negligence of your employer. We can help you obtain compensation for your medical care as well as lost income and other damages. Our attorneys are skilled and devoted to helping Texans that have been injured or wronged.
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