Railroad Lawsuit Kidney Cancer
Railroad workers are frequently exposed to dangerous carcinogens. Exposure to toxic substances like diesel fuel, benzene and creosote has been linked with cancers and chronic illnesses like mesothelioma, lung cancer and bladder cancer.
Call a railroad cancer lawyer today for a no-cost initial consultation for anyone who to you has developed a serious illness which is connected to your employment with a railway.
Exposure to Carcinogens
Railroad workers are exposed many carcinogens on a regular basis. These include diesel exhaust, asbestos and benzene. Many lawsuits involving cancer in railroads have been filed against a variety of railroad companies. These lawsuits have been filed under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), established in 1908.
The victims who contract cancer due to on-the-job exposure may be entitled to compensation. A railroad injury lawyer will evaluate a claim by a victim and determine if it is possible to file a FELA lawsuit is possible against the company that caused their illness.
A railroad worker may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses or lost wages, as well as other damages related to their illness. Lawyers can assist clients in filing a lawsuit within the three year statute outlined by FELA.
Plaintiff James Brown alleges that he developed leukemia as the result from years of working on trains exposed to chemicals such as creosote, and degreasing solvents. He was employed on brake shoes cabooses, tank cars and brake shoes. He claims he stood on railroad ties that smelled like creosote, and he saw placards on train cars with skulls and crossbones informing the passengers that the contents contained harmful substances. He also claims that he was exposed to diesel fumes when working on engines for locomotives and when he stopped in tunnels. The toxins made his breathing difficult and caused headaches.
Failure to provide a safe Work Environment
While railroad work has always been a high-risk job, modern studies show that many of the common railway occupational hazards have a direct correlation to cancer and other serious illnesses. Railroad Cancer Lawsuit Settlements requires that railroad employers give their workers adequate protection and guidance to ensure their safety. If they fail to do so and they fail to do so, they could be held liable for serious injuries that could can cause death and financial ruin.
If you're a railroad worker or have a family member who worked for a railroad, you should consider seeking legal help from an experienced attorney. An attorney can help you determine if you have a viable lawsuit due to your exposure to carcinogens that are dangerous. A three-year statute of limitation is in place, so you must contact an attorney as soon as possible.
In addition to asbestos, railroad workers also have to deal with toxic chemicals like creosote, diesel fumes and exhaust. These toxic fumes are typically the cause of cancer, including mesothelioma as well as other lung diseases. If you've been diagnosed with any of these conditions it is imperative to speak with a skilled railroad injury lawyer immediately.
The plaintiff was employed by the ICRC from September 1975 through December 2015. He claims that his position in the ICRC caused him to develop renal (and later adrenal) cancer. He claims that he was continuously exposed to the dangerous chemical, carbon tetrachloride. This is used by railroads for cleaning their tracks and brake systems.
Negligence
A lawsuit against a railroad company can be filed under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) which permits railroad workers to directly lodge complaints against their employers. To be qualified for damages, a worker must demonstrate that the railroad company was negligent in causing the illness or injury.
Plaintiff Greger was exposed during his work on the railroad, to numerous hazardous chemicals and environmental conditions. Carbon tetrachloride was utilized to clean brake and rail systems. He claims that his company was unable to warn him about the risks of the chemical that has been linked to cancer.
He also walked over rail ties coated in creosote. He claims it was considered to be harmful. He also breathed in diesel fumes from the cabs of locomotives and claimed that the fumes "gagged him," made breathing difficult and caused headaches. He claims to have been ill by diesel exhaust while he was in tunnels while riding the train.
He claims he sought out his doctors about the connection between his work on the railway and kidney cancer however they failed to offer any information about this connection. He argues that this was negligent and the defendant railroad should have been aware of the connection between exposure to these chemicals and kidney cancer. He is seeking to recover compensation for his medical expenses as well as suffering and suffering, loss of earnings, and emotional distress.
Damages
The damages in a kidney cancer lawsuit filed by a railroad are a result of a combination of medical expenses as well as lost wages and other expenses. The amount of damages could differ based on the circumstances. A skilled lawyer will work to ensure that you receive the full amount for your losses.
In one instance, a 51-year-old man was diagnosed with myelodysplastic disorder (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in 2008. He worked as a machinist for Chicago & North Western Railway and its successor Union Pacific Railroad, from 1976 to 2008. He was exposed to chemicals containing benzene, including creosote, and degreasing agents.
Railroad companies are legally bound by a responsibility to adhere to government safety regulations for workplaces. These include protecting workers from exposure to carcinogens that are well-known. If a railroad does not comply to adhere to these regulations and the consequences could be devastating for the victims and their families.
Hughes Law Offices has represented thousands injured people, including railroad workers exposed to toxic fumes. Contact us today to get a no-cost consultation with an experienced and knowledgeable railroad injury lawyer. The founder Andrew Hughes actually defended railroads in FELA cases for the majority of his legal career, therefore he is familiar with the laws that govern these claims, as well as the potential dangers that can result from on-the-job exposure.