Solutions To The Problems Of Railroad Lawsuit Lung Cancer

Railroad Lawsuit Kidney Cancer

Rail workers are exposed carcinogens. Exposed to diesel fuel, creosote, creosote and benzene among other toxic substances has contributed to cancer and other chronic diseases like lung cancer, leukemia, mesothelioma and bladder cancer as well as kidney cancer.

Contact a lawyer for railroad cancer today for a no-cost initial consultation If you or someone close to you has developed an illness of serious severity that is related to your employment with railroad.

Exposure to carcinogens

Every day, railroad workers are exposed to carcinogens. These include diesel exhaust, asbestos and benzene. Railroad cancer lawsuits involving different railroad companies have been filed in huge numbers. The lawsuits were filed under the Federal Employers Liability Act, created in 1908.

People who suffer from cancer as a result of exposure on the job may be eligible for compensation. A skilled lawyer for railroad injuries can review a victim's claim to determine if there is an appropriate FELA lawsuit against the company responsible for their illness.

A railroad worker could be entitled to compensation for medical expenses as well as lost wages and other damages related to their illness. Lawyers can assist the client file a lawsuit within the three-year period of limitations imposed by FELA.

Plaintiff James Brown alleges that he suffered from leukemia as a consequence of working for years on trains exposed to chemicals like creosote and degreasing solvents. He worked on tanks, brake shoes and cabooses. He claims to have walked across railroad ties that smelled like creosote.  class action lawsuit against union pacific railroad  saw placards bearing skulls and crosses on train cars, signalling toxic substances. He also claims he was exposed to diesel fumes when working on engines for locomotives and when he stopped in tunnels. The toxins caused him headaches and caused breathing difficulties.

Failure to Provide a safe Work Environment

While railroad work has always been a high-risk job, recent studies have shown that many of the most common railway-related occupational hazards have a direct link to cancer and other serious illnesses. Federal law requires that railroad companies provide their employees with adequate protection and guidance to ensure their safety. If they fail to do so with the law, they could be held liable for severe injuries that result in death or financial ruin.

It is recommended that you seek legal advice from a knowledgeable lawyer when you were a railroad employee or if you know loved ones who were. An attorney can help you determine if you are an opportunity to file a lawsuit based on your on-the-job exposure to carcinogens and other dangerous substances. A three-year statute of limitations is in place, which means you should speak with an attorney as soon as you can.

Railroad workers are exposed to toxic chemicals, such as creosote, diesel fumes and exhaust. Often, these toxic fumes can lead to cancer in a variety of forms including mesothelioma and various lung diseases. If you've developed any of these conditions, it is critical that you speak with an experienced railroad accident lawyer as soon as you can.

The plaintiff was employed by the ICRC as a mechanic/carman between September 1975 until December 2015. He claims that his work 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. It is used by railroads for cleaning their tracks and brake systems.

Negligence

A railroad lawsuit can be filed under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) which allows railroad employees to file complaints directly against their employers. To be able to be able to claim damages, they must prove that negligence by the railroad company played a role in causing their injury or illness.

While working on the railway, plaintiff Greger was exposed to many toxic chemicals and environmental conditions. Carbon tetrachloride was used to clean brake and rail systems. He claims that the company did not take the time to warn him about the risks of the chemical, which has been associated with cancer.

He also claims that he walked on rail ties coated in creosote. This substance was known as harmful. He also breathed in diesel fumes inside locomotive cabs, and testified that the fumes "gagged him," made breathing difficult, and caused headaches. He claims to have been sickened by diesel exhaust when he stopped in tunnels while on a locomotive.

He claims he questioned his doctors about the link between his work on the railway and kidney cancer however they failed to provide any details about the connection. He claims that this was a form of negligence and that the defendant railway should have been aware of the connection between these exposures to kidney cancer. He seeks compensation for his medical expenses along with suffering and pain, lost earnings and emotional distress.

Damages

In a lawsuit involving cancer of the railroad damages are a mixture between medical bills, lost wages and other costs. The amount of these damages can vary greatly based on the individual case. A competent lawyer will work to ensure that you receive full compensation for the losses you suffered.

In one example an older man, 51, was diagnosed with myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in 2008. He worked as maintenance of-way employees for Chicago & North Western Railway and its successor Union Pacific Railroad from 1976 to 2008 as a machinist. In that time, he had to endure many years of exposures to benzene-based chemicals such as creosote, degreasing solvents.

Railroad companies are legally accountable for adhering to safety regulations. This includes safeguarding workers from carcinogens. When a railroad company fails to comply, the consequences can be devastating for the victims and their families.

The attorneys at Hughes Law Offices have represented thousands injured victims, including many railroad workers who were exposed to toxic fumes. Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced lawyer for railroad injuries. Founder Andrew Hughes actually defended railroads in FELA cases for most of his legal career, which means He is knowledgeable about the laws surrounding these claims and the dangers that can result from on-the-job exposure.