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Benzene, Butadiene, and Other Carcinogens on the Railroad Many railroad workers are exposed on the job to benzene and other carcinogens. If you develop a serious disease such as leukemia, then you may be entitled to compensation. Leukemias can develop in bone marrow or lymphatic tissues. CLL (chronic lymphocytic Leukemia)

Railroad Settlement For Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Railroad workers have been exposed to a variety of carcinogens that cause cancer, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. Many railroad workers have suffered from serious health issues, such as mesothelioma, or lung cancer. FELA gives current, former railroad workers the right to file

Railroad Settlements and Blood Cancer Rail workers may be exposed to harmful chemicals that may cause serious and life-threatening harm on their health. Workers can sue for compensation under the FELA. Blood cancers (also called hematologic tumors) are a result of chemical exposures that are common on railroads. To get

CSX Transportation settlement  - Interstitial Lung Disease Long-term railroad workers are at risk for occupational lung diseases like pulmonary thermolysis. Before 2010, safety regulations rarely required crews wear protective masks. Workers were exposed to exhaust fumes as well as dangerous fumes emitted by idle engines. Asbestos exposure along with diesel

Railroad Settlement Allowed A settlement reached in what was described as marathon talks prevented a rail strike on Friday. The agreement offers workers an increase of 24% over five years, and an additional day off for personal use. It also changes the strict attendance rules to allow for absences on

Railroad Settlements and Colon Cancer Railroad workers are at a greater risk of developing certain cancers due to exposure to toxic chemicals. They are exposed to diesel exhaust, in addition to other workplace toxins, such as silica sand and solvents. Hughes Law Offices have won large verdicts and settlements for

Railroad Settlement Aplastic Anemia Aplastic anemia is an extremely serious blood disorder.  Pancreatic cancer settlement  affects the bone marrow which produces red blood cells and platelets. It is possible to identify it in any age group, however, there are two distinct levels in the frequency of it in children and

Railroad Settlement For Emphysema Railroad workers suffer emphysema from years of exposure to dust, toxic fumes and gases. Our FELA law firm assists those who suffer from occupational diseases in filing claims. Emphysema patients typically rely on compensation from railroad settlements to cover medical, surgical and therapeutic expenses associated with