csx railroad lawsuit : How to File a FELA Railroad Lawsuit
Railroad employees who are exposed to toxic chemicals have the right to file claims under the Federal Employees Liability Act (FELA). A knowledgeable railroad cancer lawyer can evaluate your case and help you obtain compensation.
Many studies have linked benzene to non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Creosote, as well as diesel exhaust, are carcinogens that can be found in trains.
Benzene
In many industrial businesses, there is a need for benzene to create plastic, dyes and adhesives. It is also found in gasoline and cigarette smoke and has been linked to a range of health issues such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) as well as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CL), multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. People who work in the shoe manufacturing, oil refining and chemical industries are at greater risk of benzene exposure than other people.
Railroad workers are often exposed to a range of carcinogens as a result of their work, such as diesel fumes, welding fumes, silica. If a railway worker develops an illness that lasts for a long time or disease due to work exposure, they may be eligible to file a suit under Federal law.
Patrick Haines, a partner at Napoli Shkolnik and Napoli Shkolnik, has filed two lawsuits in Fort Worth, Texas against BNSF Railroad, claiming injuries railroad workers suffered as a result of toxic exposures working. The plaintiffs include a male and female who claim to have suffered from lung cancer, leukemia and bladder cancer.
In the lawsuits filed against BNSF, it is alleged that the Railroad was negligent in not protecting its workers from carcinogens, such as benzene. The lawsuits also claim the Federal Employers Liability Act was violated. This law was passed in 1908 in order to ensure railroad workers could sue their employers for injuries or ailments, even if these ailments develop decades or years after the end of a railroad worker's job.
Glyphosate
Glyphosate can be described as an herbicide or plant-protecting chemical, that is applied to many crops. It is also an ingredient in Roundup, a popular herbicide used by a lot of home and commercial gardeners and farmers. Some studies have found it linked to certain types cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has stated that glyphosate "not likely to be cancerous to humans." However, the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has been more critical and called the product "probably carcinogenic."
A meta-analysis of 4 studies [17,26,32identified a connection between glyphosate exposure and the risk of hairy cells leukemia (HCL). However the I 2 and P values were low and heterogeneity was not statistically significant. A trim-and-fill analysis did not identify bias in publications. The meta-RR was 1.4 (95% CCI = 1.0-1.9).
In the European Union, where glyphosate is classified as an active substance, EFSA has conducted an assessment of the substance's risks to human health. ECHA also performed a hazard assessment of the substance. The two EU regulators have synchronised their work plans so that the results of both assessments will be taken into consideration when deciding on the renewal of glyphosate's authorization.
The EPA requires herbicide manufacturers to conduct a variety of studies focusing on the chemical's toxicological properties as well as its environmental fate and potential non-target effects. The EPA also conducts formal risk assessments using these data. These assessments assess the probability of causing harm to humans by analyzing information on biomonitoring for humans, food residues monitoring and utilizing exposure models.
Creosote
Creosote is an amalgamation of chemicals used to treat and extend the life of railroad ties. It was used until 1984 in a railway yard in Houston's Fifth Ward. A plume of contamination has gotten to the predominantly black and low-income community close to. Creosote has been identified as likely to cause cancer and residents have been fighting to get rid of the area for years.
In a recent railroad cancer verdict an ex-railroad worker filed suit against his employer, claiming that exposure to creosote solvents for degreasing and other harmful substances led to his development of cancer. He claims he contracted myelodysplastic disease, which later progressed into acute myeloid leukemia. The plaintiff claims that he was responsible for removing and dropping railroad ties off, then putting them in place "soaking wet." He says that the chemicals got soaked into his clothing and skin during his work in the field, and that he had not had the proper protective equipment.
The lawsuit claims that he suffered from burns to his hands, feet and head, bad eyesight and weight gain from the medication he takes to treat his condition, impotence, and memory loss. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with leukemia, an attorney can assist you in determining if the harmful chemicals present in your workplace might be the cause of your illness.
Asbestos
Asbestos was once an essential part of railroad operations, even though it's now banned. Railroad workers who handled or were exposed to the harmful material faced an elevated risk of developing cancers such as mesothelioma and various other lung diseases. Asbestos fibers are so brittle that they can move through the body before settling in the lungs. This can cause lung scarring, known as mesothelioma and asbestosis. It is a lethal lung disease that affects the lining of the lungs.
Railroad workers were exposed to dangerous chemicals such as Creosote and benzene. Despite the dangers, certain railroad companies have omitted and denied asbestos-related risks for years. It could be because asbestos was profitable, and they hoped that employees wouldn't have to prove negligence.
Those who developed diseases or illnesses as a result of exposure on the job to railroad products should consider filing an FELA claim. Compensation can help injured employees and their families pay medical expenses and other financial loss.
A FELA attorney can review your case and determine the exact amount to which you are entitled. Contact an experienced railroad injury lawyer today for a free consultation.