A Railroad Lawsuit For Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Railroad workers typically have long-term exposure to carcinogenic chemicals and substances like asbestos, benzene and creosote. If you think that exposure to these substances while working caused your cancer, you may be entitled compensation.
The FELA law permits railroad workers to sue their employers for negligence. For more details, talk to an acute myeloid railroad lawsuit lawyer.
railroad class action lawsuit , toxic gas that can cause cancer to people who are exposed over long periods of time. It is produced by the environment and also by the emission of gas and tobacco smoke. Skin can also absorb the benzene. A railroad worker who has developed cancer as a result of exposure to benzene might be eligible for financial compensation from their employer.
In one case the widow of a railroad employee who passed away was awarded $1,500,000 by the company which employed her husband. Her late husband worked as pumpman on several tankers during the 1970s and 80s, and he was regularly exposed to benzene. After his death from acute myeloid leukemia in 1995, his wife filed a claim for wrongful death against the vessel's owner.
Acute myeloid Leukemia is a cancer that is fast-moving and can be fatal within few months if treated promptly. It is typically treated with chemotherapy, however in some cases, radiation and targeted therapy may be used.
We obtained defense verdicts for an industry class 1 railroad in two cases where plaintiffs claimed to have suffered injury to their brains due to solvent-induced exposure over their 23 years on the rails. The defense presented expert evidence on medical causation, as well as industrial hygiene and the jury determined that the workplace of the railroad was relatively safe.
Creosote Exposure
It is a mixture made up of hundreds of chemicals that are used to preserve wood such as railroad ties. It contains a number of carcinogens known to exist such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The PAHs in creosote are absorbent through the surface the skin or ingested by drinking water that has been affected by this chemical. PAHs are also absorbed into the lungs, where they may cause lung cancer.
Creosote exposure through inhalation can trigger a variety of symptoms, including irritation to the respiratory tract, eye problems as well as nausea and vomiting. It can cause third and second degree burns to the skin. The coal tar creosote compound is composed of PAH compounds including naphthalene and other carcinogenic compounds, such as acenaphthene.
Creosote exposure can impact the health of the workers and their families and families. Some workers have developed papular basal cell carcinomas (common occupational skin cancers) that may be spread to other parts of the body. Others have suffered from chronic lung disease and liver fibrosis, esophageal and esophageal, and chronic bronchitis.
Often, the railroad industry isn't able communicate effectively with employees on the dangers of prolonged exposure to toxic substances. It is not unusual for railroad employees to leave cranes, diesel engines, or forklifts on the road while they work. These engines produce large amounts of exhaust from diesel engines, which can be inhaled and ingested through the lungs. They also soak rags in benzene containing solvents to clean machinery and tools.
Worker's Compensation
Railroad workers who have been diagnosed with cancer or a chronic illness due to exposure to toxic chemicals like creosote or benzene may be entitled to compensation for their medical expenses and other damages. A New York railroad cancer lawyer could assist those seeking claims under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) to recover damages in cash.
Many diseases resulting from occupational exposures to carcinogenic substances like asbestos and diesel fumes do not manifest until a person reaches a certain age. Therefore the statute of limitations typically only lasts for three years from when someone is first diagnosed with the disease. It is therefore important that potential victims speak with an attorney for railroad accidents promptly after being diagnosed.
In a recent lawsuit Napoli Shkolnik PLLC was able to successfully defend a lawsuit brought against our client by an employee of a railroad who was diagnosed with leukemia following decades of exposure to toxic chemicals. The plaintiff alleged that the company had violated FELA by failing to train their employees and equip them with the appropriate safety equipment.
The jury gave the plaintiff $7.5 million in damages, after determining that his cancer was directly related to his job on the Chicago & North Western Railroad. The man was exposed toxic chemicals, including benzene creosote and degreasing solvents during his time working for the company.
FELA
If a former railway worker is diagnosed with cancer resulting from exposure to toxic substances while on the job, they may be able to file a claim under Federal Employers Liability Act, or FELA. In contrast to the workers' compensation laws which cover medical expenses as well as loss of wages to the victim, FELA is a statute based on fault and requires evidence of the railroad company not adequately protecting its workers from the dangers that come with exposure to chemicals.
Railroad companies are often involved in fighting FELA claims involving occupational illnesses. Their defense lawyers typically argue that the sick former employee isn't able to identify specific instances of exposure to hazardous substances. They are also critical of official tests showing the presence or carcinogens or toxins in equipment or parts employed by the railway.
In a successful FELA claim the family members of the victim can be compensated for their past and future suffering and pain and loss of enjoyment life, mental distress, and other damages. If the victim dies due to their injuries or other causes, a wrongful-death claim may be pursued to collect the compensation of the deceased's family members.
We work with FELA attorneys to help railroad employees injured receive the financial aid they require. Contact us for a complimentary consultation. We represent railroad workers throughout the United States, including New York City, Boston, Hartford, St. Louis, Denver, and other cities.