Railroad Cancer Lawyer: How to File a FELA Railroad Lawsuit
Railroad workers who are exposed to toxic chemicals have the right to make claims under the Federal Employees Liability Act (FELA). A knowledgeable lawyer for railroad cancer could evaluate your case and help you obtain compensation.
A number of studies have linked benzene to non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Other carcinogens on trains include diesel exhaust and creosote.
Benzene
Benzene is a component used in many industries to make plastic, dyes, adhesives and solvents. It is also found in cigarette smoke and gasoline and has been linked to a range of health problems, including acute myeloid leukemia (AML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CL), multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. People who work in the oil refining, shoe manufacturing and chemical industries are at greater risk of benzene exposure than other people.
Railroad workers are typically exposed to a range of carcinogens during the course of their work, such as welding fumes, diesel fumes, and silica. Railroad workers who develop a long-term illness or disease as a result of exposure to work-related hazards may be able to bring a lawsuit.
Napoli Shkolnik partner Patrick Haines has filed two cases in Fort Worth, Texas, against BNSF Railway for injuries that railroad workers suffered due to toxic exposures while on the job. The plaintiffs are a male and a female who claim to have suffered from leukemia, lung cancer and bladder cancer.
In the lawsuits filed against BNSF, it is alleged that the Railroad was negligent in failing to protect its employees from carcinogens like as benzene. Furthermore, the lawsuits argue an infraction of Federal law referred to as the Federal Employers Liability Act. This law was passed by Congress in 1908, to give railroad workers the right to sue employers for work-related illnesses and injuries.
Glyphosate
Glyphosate is an herbicide or chemical for plant protection, that is applied to many crops. It is also an ingredient in Roundup which is a well-known herbicide that is used by many commercial and home gardeners as well as farmers. Certain studies have linked it to certain kinds of cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency declared that glyphosate is "not likely to cause cancer to humans." However, the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has been more critical and called this chemical "probably carcinogenic."
A meta-analysis of 4 studies [17,2632] showed an association between glyphosate and hairy cell leukemia. The I 2 and P values however were low and the heterogeneity didn't make it statistically significant. A trim-and-fill analysis could not detect bias in the publication. The meta-RR for the meta-RR was 1.4 (CI = 1.0 to 1.9).
In the European Union, where glyphosate is listed as an active substance, EFSA has conducted an assessment of the dangers posed by this substance to the health of humans. In parallel, ECHA has carried out an assessment of the hazards of the substance. The two EU regulators have synchronised their work plans so that the results of both assessments will be taken into account when making a decision on glyphosate's renewal approval.
The EPA requires herbicide makers to conduct numerous studies that focus on the characteristics of the herbicide's toxicology as well as its environmental fate and potential non-target effects. These studies are also used to conduct formal risk assessments by the EPA. These assessments assess the probability of causing harm to humans by analyzing information on biomonitoring for humans as well as monitoring food residues and utilizing models of exposure.
Creosote
Creosote is a mix of chemicals that is used to treat and extend the life of railroad ties. It was used in a rail yard in Houston's Fifth Ward until 1984, and a swath of contamination from the site has spread into a low-income, predominantly black community that is situated near. Creosote was identified as an obstructing factor for cancer, and residents have been fighting to clean the site for a long time.
In lawsuits against union pacific railroad -railroad worker has filed an action against his employer. He claimed that exposure to creosote and degreasing agents, as well in other hazardous substances led to his development of the cancer. He claims to have contracted myelodysplastic disease which eventually progressed into acute myeloid cancer. The plaintiff claims that he was responsible for removing and dropping off railroad ties, then putting them up "soaking wet." He claims that the chemicals soaked into his clothes and skin while he worked in the field, and that he had not was wearing the appropriate protective equipment.
The lawsuit also asserts that he was burned to his hands, feet, and head, as well as from bad eyesight and weight gain as a result of the medications he's taking for his disease. He also was suffering from impotence and memory issues. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with leukemia and you need a lawyer, they can help you determine if the harmful chemicals present in your workplace may have contributed to your condition.
Asbestos
Asbestos was once a vital part of railroad operations, although it is now banned. Railroad workers exposed to asbestos or who dealt with asbestos were at a greater risk of developing cancers such as mesothelioma, and other lung diseases. Asbestos breaks down into microscopically thin fibers which can traverse the body and end up in the lung. This can result in scarring of the lungs that is known as mesothelioma or asbestosis, which is a fatal illness that affects the lining of lungs.
Railroad workers were frequently exposed to hazardous chemicals, like benzene as well as creosote. Despite the dangers railroad companies have omitted or dismissed asbestos hazards for a long time. This may have been because asbestos was profitable and they believed that employees would not be able show that their employers were negligent.
People who have developed a disease or illness as the result of exposure to railroad materials should think about making an FELA claim. Compensation can help injured workers and their families as well as employers pay for medical costs and other financial losses.
A FELA lawyer can evaluate your case to determine the total amount of compensation you could be entitled to receive. To arrange a complimentary consultation, call an experienced railroad injury lawyer today.