Railroad Settlement for Acute Lymphocytic LeukemiaA widow claims that CSX's negligence contributed to her husband's death due to blood cancer. Under the FELA railroad workers are allowed three years to sue their employers if they develop certain illnesses that are linked to toxic exposures at work.A lawyer who specializes in railroad-related injuries could help an employee prove his case. A claim can be filed for a variety of different illnesses and cancers which include non-Hodgkin cancer and Hodgkin lymphoma.Benzene ExposureInhaling benzene a liquid chemical with a sweet gasoline-like smell, can cause serious complications, including leukemia. Many industrial companies expose their employees to benzene. rail workers settlement includes refineries and tanneries, and gas stations, coal and metal manufacturing plants, rubber tire factories and printing presses. Firefighters, auto mechanics and laboratory technicians are some of the jobs that expose workers to benzene.Railroad workers have been exposed to benzene from diesel exhaust and solvents used in railway shops. The chemicals are breathed in and are absorbed through the skin. A number of government agencies have listed that benzene is a known carcinogen. Benzene exposure is associated with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndromes and lymphomas.Many railroad employees who develop cancers or other serious illnesses don't realize that their illnesses are connected to on-the-job exposure to benzene and other toxic chemicals. They don't realize that they may be able to pursue compensation under a special statute which was passed more than 100 years ago.You could be entitled to compensation if you developed an illness or blood disorder due to exposure to benzene at work. This law, the Federal Employers Liability Act, was passed more than 100 years ago. A lawyer from the railroad can help you to file claims for compensation. Contact us to learn more.Diesel ExhaustDiesel locomotives has been the norm in railroading since steam engines were replaced with diesel engines in the 1930's. Train workers and those who worked around them were exposed to exhaust fumes containing toxic chemicals and benzene. Exposure to these fumes heightened the risk for developing lymphoma. This includes non-Hodgkin lymphoma and multiple myeloma. These cancers are caused through the mutating of cells in the immune system.The exposure to diesel exhaust raises the risk of lung cancer for railway workers. It contains benzene and butadiene known carcinogens. It is a source of benzene and butadiene, which are known carcinogens.Exposure to diesel fumes could also trigger breathing problems and asthma among railroad workers. According to the National Institutes of Health a study of a case-control based on a national registry found that workers who worked near or on locomotives had a higher risk of developing acute myeloid carcinoma than those who did not. This study's authors concluded that in order to better understand the effects of PM on health, it is crucial to examine the carbonation of particulate material (PM) in addition to the individual PAHs and aromatic hydrocarbons. The authors of this report reported that personal measurements using a PM monitor were more accurate than measurements taken at a central site. They also noted that the carbonation fraction could be stronger than the other components in the PM in relation to respiratory symptoms.Other Exposures to ChemicalsRail workers have been exposed for a number of years to carcinogens as well as other chemicals. For example, asbestos has been linked to lung cancer and mesothelioma. Coal tar has been linked to skin cancer and testicular cancer. It's an odorless substance that's found in solvents, gasses, degreasers and degreasers as well as diesel exhaust gasoline and paint. In a lot of cases, an experienced attorney for railroad lymphoma can assist injured workers in gathering the evidence required to prove that their injuries were caused by exposures to these and other harmful substances at work.In Marshall, Texas, James Smith is suing Union Pacific for more than $2 million. Smith claims that his hairy-cell leukemia is a result from his 30-year career in the railroad's Longview, Texarkana and Texarkana yard. He believes that exposure to toxic chemicals and the railroad's negligence triggered the illness. The settlement will pay for medical expenses, future treatment, loss of earning capacity and more. The settlement also provides damages for suffering and pain. The lawsuit also claims that the railroad is in violation of the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). The lawsuit asserts that CSX did not implement enough precautions to shield its employees from hazardous chemicals.