Colon Cancer Caused by Railroad Work
Railroad workers are exposed to harmful chemicals on a regular basis. It has been demonstrated that this can cause various types of cancer and other serious illnesses.
For example, asbestos and diesel exhaust have both been associated with colon cancer. Exposure to certain metal-working fluids, pesticides, as well as solvents, can increase colon cancer risk.
Exposures
Railroad workers are exposed to dangerous substances on a regular routine. A number of these carcinogens have been linked to cancer and other chronic health conditions. Federal Employers Liability (FELA) provides compensation to railroad workers with cancer or chronic illnesses.
bnsf lawsuit of a former railroad employee said that her husband had died from stomach cancer caused by asbestos resulting from his work at CSX Transportation Inc.
Another FELA claim involves railroad workers who were exposed to coal dust, creosote and other harmful substances on the job. These chemicals can cause blood cancers, as well as lung disease.
The chemical Benzene is harmful that can be found in products that are used in railroads, including fuel and various solvents. Studies have linked benzene to various cancers, including colon cancer. A skilled railroad cancer lawyer can determine if your condition was caused by on-the-job exposure to hazardous chemicals and file an injury claim on your behalf. Federal law limits your time to submit an injury claim. It is therefore crucial to consult an attorney as soon as you can.
Diagnosis
Railroad workers are exposed many toxic fumes and chemicals while working. Asbestos, welding fumes, diesel exhaust, and weed killers such as Imazethapyr and dicamba may all cause cancer of the colon. Railroad workers who are diagnosed with a condition that is related to their work might be eligible for compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA).
A railroad injury lawyer can assist you in this claim. FELA was enacted in 1908, and requires railroads to pay for injuries sustained on the job. This includes injuries such as the diagnosis of cancer, and it could provide significant compensation.
A widow in Illinois filed a lawsuit against CSX Transportation Inc. at the end of 2016 claiming the company failed to take the safety measures necessary to protect her husband's stomach cancer, which later metastasized into colon cancer. Ruth Frieson claims that her husband died from cancer after being exposed to toxins and asbestos during his work. The jury heard evidence from two doctors of rehabilitative medicine industrial hygiene, industrial hygienists as well as the plaintiff's wife and also his medical oncologist. They all claimed that diesel exhaust, asbestos and a lifetime of smoking contributed to his cancer. The jury came to a verdict in favor of the railroad defendant after just a little over three hours.
Treatment
If you've been diagnosed with colon cancer due to your railroad job it is essential to seek legal representation immediately. Under the Federal Employers Liability Act, railroad workers who are injured may bring a lawsuit within three years from the date of their diagnosis.
Based on the way in which your cancer was diagnosed, there may be a myriad of complications when filing a lawsuit against a railroad. In some cases, it may be difficult to pinpoint exactly when the toxic exposure occurred because many of these chemicals have a lengthy half-life.
In determining the amount you may be awarded for your injury, the jury will take into account many different elements. Loss of income, medical costs and the pain and suffering are all aspects that the jury will be considering. You could be entitled to wrongful-death damages if your loved one passes away due to.
In a recent case an ex-railroad employee claimed he developed cancer due to his constant exposure on job to diesel exhaust, asbestos, and other toxic chemicals. He claimed that railroads failed to comply with FELA safety standards. The court ruled that the plaintiff had not conducted a "reasonably thorough" lookup for information about his condition. The jury decided that he did not have enough evidence to back his claim.
Damages
Railroad workers and residents near railyards can be exposed to toxic and carcinogenic chemicals, such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. Our Houston railroad exposure lawyer can help you get compensation if you have developed illnesses related to this exposure. In addition to covering past and future medical expenses, you may be entitled to compensation for the loss of earnings and costs for caregivers. You may also be entitled to damages for emotional distress and pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment your life.
Our firm obtained the defense verdict of a jury in the Federal Employers' Liability Act case on behalf of one of our railroad clients. The plaintiff claimed that he had contracted kidney cancer and Hodgkin lymphoma as a result of his exposure to toxic substances such as creosote, diesel exhaust and creosote while working as a locomotive engine engineer. After just under an hour of deliberation the jury rendered a defense verdict.
In another FELA case the lawyers of our firm won a summary judgment for the railroad defendant in a case brought by a former freight train conductor. The suit claimed that he was suffering from lung cancer due to the work he did for railroads, and that it was caused by asbestos and other toxic chemicals. We claimed that the claim was barred due to an earlier release agreement signed in connection with his settlement of an asbestos-related case earlier.