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A Railroad Lawsuit For Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Rail workers are often exposed to chemicals and substances that can cause cancer, like asbestos and benzene. If you believe that exposure to these chemicals during work led to your cancer, you could be entitled to compensation.

The FELA allows railroad workers to sue for negligence. Contact a dedicated railroad lawsuit acute myeloidleukemia lawyer for more details.

Benzene Exposure

Benzene, a colorless toxic gas is a cancer-causing gas when exposed to it for long periods of time. It is produced in the environment as well as through the release of gas and tobacco smoke. The skin is also able to absorb the benzene. A railroad worker who developed cancer because of exposure to benzene may be eligible to sue their employer for compensation in the form of money.

In one instance the widow of a railroad employee who passed away was awarded $1,500,000 by the company which employed her husband. Her late husband was a pumpman on different tankers during the 1970s and 80s. He was exposed to benzene, a toxic chemical. His wife filed a suit for the wrongful death of the vessel's owner following his passed away in 1995 from acute myeloid lymphoma.

Acute myeloid tumor is a cancer that can spread quickly and could be fatal within just a few months after diagnosis if it's not treated. It is most commonly treated with chemotherapy, however in certain cases radiation and targeted therapy might be utilized.

We obtained defense verdicts for an industry class 1 railroad in two cases where plaintiffs claimed injuries to their brains due to solvent-induced exposure over their 23 years on the railroads. The defense presented expert evidence on medical causation, as well as industrial hygiene and the jury determined that the work environment of the railroad was relatively safe.

Creosote Exposure

Coal tar creosote is a mixture of hundreds of chemicals used to preserve wood, including railroad ties. It is a mixture of carcinogens known to exist such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The PAHs present in creosote are in the skin and are ingested through drinking water that has been contaminated with the chemical. PAHs can be absorbed into lungs where they may cause lung cancer.


Creosote inhalation can cause various symptoms, such as eye irritation, respiratory irritation and nausea and vomiting. It can also cause third and fourth degree burns to the skin. The coal tar creosote contains a mixture of PAH compounds, including naphthalene as well as other carcinogenic compounds, such as acenaphthene.

Creosote exposure can affect the health of the workers and their families and their families, as well. Some workers have developed papular base cell carcinomas (common occupational skin cancers) which may develop to different parts of the body. Others have been affected by chronic lung disease the liver fibrosis, esophageal, and esophage, and chronic bronchitis.

The railroad industry often isn't able to adequately inform employees about the dangers of long term exposure to toxic substances. It is not unusual for railroad workers to leave cranes, diesel locomotives or forklifts running while working. Diesel exhaust from these engines can be inhaled and ingested. They also immerse rags in solvents that contain benzene for cleaning tools and machinery.

Worker's Compensation

Railroad workers who have been diagnosed with cancer or other chronic illness due to exposure to toxic chemicals like benzene and creosote may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses and other damages. A New York railroad cancer attorney can assist workers in pursuing claims for damages in the form of money under the Federal Employers Liability Act, or FELA.

Many illnesses that are triggered by occupational exposure to carcinogenic chemicals like diesel fumes, asbestos and silica are not likely to appear until a person is older. Therefore the statute of limitations in the majority of cases is only for three years from the point the person is first diagnosed with the illness. It is therefore crucial to contact an attorney for railroad accidents immediately after being diagnosed.

In a lawsuit that was recently filed, 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 violated FELA for failing to provide their employees with the necessary safety equipment and training.

The jury awarded the plaintiff damages of $7.5 million after concluding that the cancer was linked to his work at the Chicago & North Western Railroad. The man was exposed by the company to benzene and other toxic chemicals like creosote, benzene, and degreasing agents.

FELA

If a former railway worker is diagnosed with cancer caused by toxic exposures on the job, they may pursue a claim for compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act, or FELA. In contrast to workers' comp laws that offer victims medical expenses and some loss of wages, FELA is a fault-based statute that requires evidence that the railroad company was negligent in protecting its workers from the dangers of chemical exposures.

lawsuits against union pacific railroad fight FELA claims for occupational diseases. Their defense attorneys commonly argue that the sick former employee is unable identify specific instances of exposure to harmful substances. They also highlight the absence of official tests indicating the presence of carcinogens, or toxins in equipment or parts used by the railway.

A successful FELA claim is awarded compensation for past and future physical suffering and pain as well as loss of enjoyment of life, psychological stress, and other related damages. If the victim dies due to their injuries, a wrongful death claim can be pursued to obtain the compensation of the deceased's family members.

We partner with FELA attorneys to help railroad employees injured receive the financial assistance they require. Contact us to schedule an evaluation of your case at no cost. We represent railroad workers across the country, including in New York City, Boston, Hartford, St. Louis, Denver, and other cities.

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