A Railroad Lawsuit For Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Railroad workers often have prolonged exposure to carcinogenic chemical and substances such as creosote, benzene, and asbestos. If you have been diagnosed with cancer and believe your exposure to these chemicals at work caused it, you may be entitled to compensation.
The FELA law permits railroad workers to sue their employers for negligence. Contact a specific railroad lawsuit acute myeloidleukemia lawyer for more information.
Benzene Exposure
The colorless, poisonous gas that can cause cancer in individuals who are exposed for prolonged periods of time. It is produced in the environment as well as through the release of gas and tobacco smoke. The skin can also absorb benzene. Bladder cancer lawsuit who developed cancer because of exposure to benzene may be able to sue their employer for compensation in the form of money.
In one instance the widow of a railroad worker who passed away was awarded $1,500,000 by the company that employed her husband. Her husband, who died in 1995, was a pumpman on different tankers throughout the 1970s and 80s. He was regularly exposed to benzene's toxic fumes. After he died from acute myeloid leukemia in the year 1995 his wife brought a wrongful death lawsuit against the vessel's owner.
Acute myeloid leukemia is an aggressive type of cancer that can be fatal in several months if it is not treated promptly. It is usually treated with chemotherapy, but in some instances radiation and targeted therapy might be utilized.
We have obtained defense verdicts in two cases, where plaintiffs claimed they suffered brain injury due to solvent-induced exposure over their 23-year rail career. The defense provided expert testimony on medical causation as well as industrial hygiene, and the jury found that the workplace of the railroad was reasonably safe.
cancer lawsuits is a mixture comprised of hundreds of chemicals that are used to preserve wood such as railroad ties. It contains a number of known carcinogens that include polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The PAHs in creosote are in the skin and may be ingested by drinking water contaminated with the chemical. PAHs can also be absorbed into the lungs, and can cause lung cancer.
Creosote exposure through inhalation can cause a variety of symptoms such as irritation to the respiratory tract, eye problems as well as nausea and vomiting. Bladder cancer lawsuit can cause third and second degree burns to the skin. Coal tar creosote consists of a number of PAH compounds which include acenaphthene, naphthalene and fluorene. Phenanthrene is also a component, all of which are carcinogenic.
Creosote exposure can impact the health of family members and employees, as well. For instance, some employees have developed basal cell tumors papular, which are common occupational skin cancers that can spread to other parts of the body. Some workers have also suffered from chronic lung disease and liver fibrosis, esophageal and esophageal, and chronic bronchitis.
The railroad industry doesn't often communicate effectively with its employees about the dangers associated with exposure to long-term toxic substances. For instance, it is not uncommon for railroad workers to leave diesel-powered forklifts, locomotives and cranes in operation while they work. The engines generate a lot of diesel exhaust, which can be ingested or inhaled through the lung. They also soak rags in benzene that contains solvents to clean machines and tools.
Worker's Compensation
Railroad workers who contract cancer or other chronic diseases due to exposure toxic chemicals such as benzene or Creosote, may be entitled compensation for their medical costs and other losses. A New York railroad cancer attorney could help workers pursue claims for financial damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act, or FELA.
Many illnesses that result from exposure to carcinogenic substances at work like asbestos and diesel fumes, are not evident until a person is older. Thus the statute of limitations in the majority of cases is only for three years from when someone is first diagnosed with the illness. It is therefore crucial to contact an attorney for railroad injuries as quickly as possible after being diagnosed.
In a recent lawsuit, Napoli Shkolnik PLLC was able to successfully defend a lawsuit filed against our client by a former railroad employee who had been diagnosed with leukemia following decades of exposure toxic chemicals. The plaintiff alleged that the company violated FELA by failing to train their employees and provide employees with the correct safety equipment.
The jury gave the plaintiff $7.5 million in damages, after determining that his cancer was linked to his work at the Chicago & North Western Railroad. cancer lawsuits was exposed harmful chemicals such as benzene, creosote and degreasing solvents while working for the company.
FELA
Former railroad workers who have been diagnosed with cancer as a result of exposure to toxic substances at work might be eligible to file a claim for compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). In contrast to workers' comp laws, which provide victims with medical expenses and some lost wages, FELA is a fault-based statute that requires evidence that the railroad company did not protect its employees from the dangers of chemical exposures.
Railroad companies frequently fight FELA claims that involve occupational diseases. Their defense lawyers often argue that the former employee cannot identify specific instances of exposure to harmful substances. Bladder cancer lawsuit to the lack of official test results that indicate the presence of toxins or carcinogens in equipment or parts made and used by the railway company.
A successful FELA claim is the compensation for future and past physical pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, psychological distress, and other damages. If the victim dies as a result or a result of the accident, the family is able to bring a wrongful-death lawsuit to seek the compensation.
At Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, we work with skilled FELA lawyers to assist injured railroad workers get the financial help they require. Contact us to schedule a free case evaluation. We represent railroad workers across the United States including New York City, Boston and Hartford, St. Louis and Denver among others.