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Railroad Lawsuit - Leukemia Caused by Benzene

A railroad worker who contracted leukemia from exposure to toxic chemicals was awarded $7.5 million in a verdict of a jury. He was employed by two different railroad companies, and was exposed to Benzene which is a carcinogen.

The plaintiff's work required him to handle creosote coated equipment and ties. He claimed that the chemical was often covering his entire body from head to toe.

Benzene

The chemical Benzene is one of the many harmful chemicals that can cause cancer is a carcinogen. It is a carcinogen that is present in diesel exhaust fumes, which railroad workers are frequently exposed to. Exposure to benzene is associated with myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and acute leukemia and Hodgkin's lymphoma among other blood cancers.

Creosote as well as diesel exhaust and other carcinogens are typical exposures for railway employees. While a majority of railway workers receive workers' compensation, the benefits may not cover all of a victim's expenses and losses. A benzene lawsuit against a railroad can assist plaintiffs to recover damages that aren't covered by workers' compensation.

The widow of railroad worker John Thompson won a benzene settlement against his employer. Thompson was a maintenance of ways employee for the Chicago and North Western Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad between 1976 to 2008. He was constantly exposed to various solvents of petroleum which included benzene-laden Creosote naphtha, coal tar distillates carbolineum, as well as paint strippers. In his professional life, John suffered from multiple types of cancer, including a particular type of leukemia called myelodysplastic syndrome. He died of this disease in November 2009. Interstitial lung disease lawsuit that was awarded by the jury was $7 million. This sum covers a significant portion of his medical expenses loss of income, pain and discomfort.

Creosote

A variety of chemicals are present in creosote, such as dioxin, pentachlorophenol and phenols and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Exposure for long periods can cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Skin cancer and a related illness known as acute myeloidleukemia have also been linked to long-term exposure to creosote.

Creosote is absorbed into the body via the lungs via air pollution through the stomach and intestines through eating contaminated food or drinking polluted water or in contact with the skin. It is rapidly absorbed through the skin. Exposure to this mixture may damage the liver, kidneys and the central nervous system. The toxic mixture can also be in the eyes and may lead to a range of illnesses.

Rail workers are exposed of harmful chemicals at their job. When they are injured by these toxic substances, they should be compensated from their employer. Contact our dedicated railroad injury lawyers to discuss your case.

The tiny Florida town of Hull was once home to a railroad company that treated wood with coal-tar creosote in order to preserve, waterproof and insectproof wooden railroad ties. When the company was bought by CSX years ago the chemicals were spread and contaminated the surrounding property. Residents are suing CSX for contaminating their homes as well as drinking water. Regan the EPA Administrator, was in the area to learn more. Residents say contaminated drinking water close to the UPRR plant is causing leukemia in children and other health issues.

Asbestos

Throughout the years asbestos was used in the production of railroad materials. Many railroad workers were exposed asbestos dust as they worked in and around steam trains or inside repair shops. These asbestos fibers are typically taken home by employees on their clothing and hair. They expose their families to the dangerous substance.





Despite the risks of asbestos exposure, a lot of railroad companies ignored or denied its potential for harming workers' health for years. Railroad workers who were diagnosed with asbestos cancer later in life were not given adequate compensation from their employer.

Due to their complexity, asbestos lawsuits are different from other workers' compensation claims. Railroad workers might be able to seek compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). FELA is a different way to traditional workers' compensation laws. Railroad workers who have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease are able to file a claim under FELA so long as they can prove that their employer's negligence was the cause of their injury.

The plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim that the railroad contaminated Fifth Ward with dangerous chemicals, and failed to clean it up. People who lived in the area at the time of the contamination have been affected by a variety of health issues such as throat and lung cancer, asthma, and other respiratory diseases. The contamination also led to a decrease in property value.

Lead

Railroad workers are susceptible to exposure to numerous carcinogenic substances, chemicals, and fumes. These toxic chemicals are known to cause leukemia as well as other fatal illnesses among workers. These exposures are often due to railroad negligence.

Railroad workers are frequently exposed to diesel exhaust, welding fumes, asbestos and silica among other contaminants. The exposures could lead to lung cancer bladder and esophageal tumors, kidney cancer, and other forms of leukemia.

Exposure to benzene is the most common cause of leukemia, and other bone-marrow diseases and blood diseases. Benzene, a colorless fluid that is flammable, and which can evaporate into air, is a substance that can cause leukemia. It is utilized in various industrial processes and it is present in low concentrations in the surrounding environment. Benzene can also be found in gasoline and other products. Exposure to benzene can have adverse effects on your body, especially when it is inhaled, or ingested.

If you've worked on an train or in the railroad industry, and have developed a serious illness like leukemia as the result of the negligence of your employer or a lack of care, contact Napoli Shkolnik for a free case review. We will help you receive compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other damages. Our lawyers are knowledgeable and devoted to helping Texans that have been wronged or injured.