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Union Pacific Cancer Cluster The Union Pacific Rail Yard, northeast of Houston is contaminated by a chemical that is linked with a cancer cluster. The chemicals include creosote , as well as dioxin. A study has revealed that groundwater and soil around the railyard were contaminated with substantial amounts of toxins.

Railroad Workers Cancer Lawsuit If you or a loved one worked for a railroad and has been diagnosed with cancer, you may be able to file a lawsuit. This can be done under FELA which is the Federal Employers Liability Act. Railroad workers are at higher risk of developing cancer

Union Pacific Houston Cancer - Is Creosote Still Affecting Houstonians? For decades, neighbors in Houston's Fifth Ward have argued the company hasn't done enough to clean up creosote-laden creosote plume that was at its contaminated rail yard. Now, the most recent tests show that the contamination could continue to affect

Railroad Workers and Cancer You may be eligible for compensation if you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer while working as a railroad employee.  Railroad Cancer Settlement Amounts  (FELA) allows compensation in the event that a railroad employer is negligent and causes cancer or a related injury.

FELA and Railroad Cancer Lawsuits You may have legal recourse if you or your loved ones worked for railroads and then develop cancer or a serious medical disease. Under the Federal Employers Liability Act, you are able to start a lawsuit based on a cancer diagnosis against your employer and

Union Pacific Lawsuit Settlements Union Pacific may be able to assist you if were the victim of identity theft. In a simplified arbitration procedure the railroad will be able to pay certain compensation damages. A Texas woman has received $557 million in damages after being struck by a train in

Railroad Workers Cancer The railroads transport millions of people every year. They also transport millions of tons of freight including food, crude oil grains, vehicles, metal ore, chemicals and many more. Workers on the railroads are exposed which expose them to a higher chance of developing cancer. These include diesel

Railroad Workers Cancer Millions of people are transported by railroads each year. They also transport millions of tonnes of freight, including food, crude oil grain, vehicles, metal ore, chemicals and many other products. Workers on the railroads are exposed that put them at a greater chance of developing cancer. These