Railroad Lawsuit Kidney Cancer
Rail workers are exposed to carcinogens. Exposed to diesel fuel, benzene, creosote and other toxic substances has led to cancer as well as other chronic diseases such as leukemia, lung cancer mesothelioma and bladder cancer as well as kidney cancer.
Contact a railroad cancer lawyer today for a free initial consultation for anyone who to you has been diagnosed with a serious illness that is related to work at the railway.
Leukemia lawsuit to Carcinogens
Railroad workers are exposed to many carcinogens on a daily basis. These include diesel exhaust, asbestos and benzene. Numerous lawsuits for cancer of the railroad have been filed against a variety of railroad companies. The lawsuits were filed under the Federal Employers Liability Act, that was passed in 1908.
The victims who contract cancer as a result of exposure on the job may be eligible for compensation. A skilled railroad injury lawyer will examine a victim's claim to determine if there's a feasible FELA lawsuit against the business responsible for the condition.
A railroad worker may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses loss of wages, medical expenses and other damages related to their illness. A lawyer can assist the client file a lawsuit within the three years of limitations set by FELA.
Plaintiff James Brown alleges that he developed leukemia as the result of working for years on trains and being exposed to chemicals such as creosote, and degreasing solvents. He worked on tank cars brake shoes, cabooses, and tank cars. He claims to have walked across railroad ties that smelled like creosote. He also saw signs with crosses and skulls on train cars, signalling toxic substances. He also claims that he was exposed to diesel fumes working on engines of locomotives and when he stopped in tunnels. The toxins caused headaches and caused breathing difficulties.
Inability to provide an Occupational Safety Environment
While railroad work has always been a risky job, recent studies have shown that many common railway occupational hazards have a direct link to cancer and other serious illnesses. Federal law requires that railroads give their workers adequate protection and direction to ensure their safety. If cancer lawsuits fail to provide this they could be held accountable for serious injuries that could cause death or financial ruin.
You should seek legal advice from a knowledgeable lawyer if you were a railroad employee or have a loved-one who was. An attorney can help you determine if your exposure to carcinogens on working is sufficient for you to start a lawsuit. There is a three-year period of limitations, therefore it is crucial to speak with an attorney as soon as you can.
Railroad workers are exposed harmful chemicals, including creosote and diesel fumes and exhaust. These toxic fumes are often the causes of cancer, such as mesothelioma, and other lung diseases. It is important that you get in touch with a railroad accident lawyer immediately if your condition has developed one of these ailments.
The plaintiff was employed by the ICRC as a carman/mechanic from September 1975 until December 2015. He claims that his time at the ICRC caused him to develop renal (and then adrenal) cancer. He claims that he was exposed to the hazardous chemical carbon tetrachloride. It is employed by railroads to clean their tracks and braking systems.
Negligence
A lawsuit involving railroads can be filed under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) which permits railroad workers to file complaints directly against their employers. To be eligible for damages, a worker must prove that the railroad company was negligent in causing his or her injury or illness.
In his time on the railway plaintiff Greger was exposed to many toxic chemicals as well as environmental conditions. Carbon tetrachloride is used to clean rail and brake systems. He claims that his company was unable to warn him about the dangers of the chemical that has been associated with cancer.
He also walked across rail ties coated in creosote. He claimed that it was considered to be harmful. He also inhaled diesel fumes inside the cabs of locomotives and testified to having headaches and difficulty breathing. He claims to have been sickened by diesel exhaust when he stopped in tunnels while on an engine.
He claims he questioned his doctors about the link between his railway work and kidney cancer but they refused to provide any details about this connection. He claims that this was negligent and the defendant railroad ought to have known about the connection between the exposures to kidney cancer and these exposures. He wants to be compensated for his medical costs along with pain and suffering as well as lost earnings.
Damages
In a railroad cancer lawsuit damages are a mixture between medical expenses, lost wages, and other expenses. The amount of damages can differ widely based on the case. A skilled attorney will ensure that you get the maximum amount of compensation for your losses.
In one instance one case, a man aged 51 was diagnosed with myelodysplastic disease (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in 2008. He was maintenance of-way employees for Chicago & North Western Railway and its successor Union Pacific Railroad from 1976 to 2008 as a machinist. He was exposed to chemicals that contained creosote as well as benzene and degreasing agents.
Railroad companies have a legal obligation to follow government workplace safety regulations, which include protecting workers from exposure to carcinogens that are well-known. If a railroad company fails in this obligation and causes harm to victims and their families could be devastating.
The lawyers at Hughes Law Offices have represented thousands injured individuals, including many railroad workers who were exposed to toxic fumes. Call us now for a free consultation from an experienced lawyer for railroad injuries. Founder Andrew Hughes actually defended railroads in FELA cases for most of his legal career, so he is familiar with the laws surrounding these claims, as well as the potential dangers that can result from on-the-job exposure.