A Railroad Lawsuit For Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Rail workers are frequently exposed to substances and chemicals that can cause cancer, like asbestos and benzene. If you've been diagnosed with cancer and believe your exposure to these chemicals at work contributed to it, you could be entitled to compensation.
The FELA allows railroad workers to sue for negligence. For more details, contact an acute myeloid lawsuit railroad lawyer.
Benzene Exposure
It is a colorless, poisonous gas that can cause cancer to people who are exposed over long durations. It is naturally produced in the environment, and also through the combustion of gas and tobacco smoke. The human body is also able to absorb benzene through the skin. A railroad worker who develops cancer as a result of exposure to benzene may be eligible for monetary compensation from their employer.
In one instance, the widow of a railroad employee who died was awarded $1,500,000 by the company that employed her husband. The late husband worked as pumpman on a variety of tankers during the 1970s and 1980s and was frequently exposed to benzene. His wife filed a lawsuit for wrongful death against the vessel's owner after he passed away in 1995 from acute myeloid lymphoma.
Acute myeloidleukemia is a cancer that is fast-moving and can be fatal in several months if it is not treated promptly. It is usually treated with chemotherapy, however in certain cases radiation therapy and targeted therapy can be employed.
We obtained defense verdicts for an industry class 1 railroad in two cases in which plaintiffs claimed injuries to their brains from solvent-induced exposure over their 23 years on the rails. The defense provided expert evidence on medical causation and industrial hygiene and the jury ruled that the railroad's work environment was relatively safe.
Creosote Exposure
It is a mixture composed of hundreds of chemicals that are used to preserve wood such as railroad ties. It contains a variety of carcinogens that are known such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The PAHs in creosote are in the skin and can be ingested via drinking water that is contaminated by the chemical. PAHs can also be absorbed into the lungs, where they could cause lung cancer.
Creosote inhalation can cause various symptoms, such as respiratory irritation, eye problems and nausea and vomiting. It can cause skin burns in the second and third degrees. The coal tar creosote compound is made up of PAH compounds that include naphthalene, naphthalene, and other carcinogenic compounds, such as acenaphthene.
Creosote exposure can cause negative effects on the health of workers and their families. Some workers have developed papular basal cell carcinomas (common occupational skin cancers) that can spread to different parts of the body. Others have suffered from chronic lung disease and liver fibrosis, esophageal and esophageal, and chronic bronchitis.
cancer lawsuits isn't able to adequately inform employees on the dangers of prolonged exposure to toxic substances. It is not unusual for railroad workers to leave cranes, diesel engines, or forklifts on the road while they work. They produce large quantities of exhaust from diesel engines, which can be ingested and inhaled through the lung. They also dip rags into solvents that contain benzene to clean equipment and tools.
Worker's Compensation
Railroad workers who contract cancer or suffer from another chronic illness because of exposure to toxic chemicals, such as benzene and Creosote, could be entitled to reimbursement for medical expenses and other expenses. A New York railroad cancer attorney can assist workers in pursuing claims for financial damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act, or FELA.
Many illnesses that are triggered by exposure to carcinogenic substances like diesel fumes, asbestos and silica do not show up until a person is older. In cancer lawsuits , the time limit for a statute of limitations is three years following the first diagnosis. This is why it is essential that potential victims get in touch with an experienced lawyer for railroad injuries as soon as they can after being diagnosed.
In a recent case Napoli Shkolnik PLLC successfully defended a lawsuit filed against our client by a former railway worker who was diagnosed with leukemia after years of exposure to toxic chemicals. The plaintiff alleged that the company had violated FELA by failing to train their employees and provide them with the appropriate safety equipment.
The jury awarded the plaintiff $7.5 million in damages following the conclusion that his cancer was linked to his work on the Chicago & North Western Railroad. The man was exposed to various harmful chemicals such as benzene, creosote, as well as degreasing solvents while working for the company.
FELA
If a former railroad employee is diagnosed with cancer as a result of exposure to toxic substances while during their work the worker may make a claim under the Federal Employers Liability Act, or FELA. In contrast to the workers' compensation laws which cover medical expenses as well as lost wages to the victims, FELA is a statute founded on fault that requires evidence of the railroad company failing to protect their workers from the dangers that come with exposure to chemicals.
Railroad companies are often involved in FELA lawsuits involving occupational illnesses. Defense lawyers often argue that the former employee isn't able to pinpoint specific instances of health issues. They also point to the absence of test results from an official laboratory that show the presence of toxins or carcinogens in the equipment or parts manufactured and used by the railway company.
A successful FELA claim is the compensation for future and past physical suffering and pain as well as loss of enjoyment of life, psychological distress and other related damages. If the victim dies due to their injuries the wrongful death claim can be filed to collect compensation for the deceased person's family members.
We collaborate with FELA attorneys to help injured railroad employees obtain the financial assistance they require. Contact us to schedule an evaluation of your case at no cost. We represent railroad workers throughout the country, including New York City, Boston, Hartford, St. Louis, Denver, and other cities.