Every year, over 30 million people travel on the nation’s railroads while an amazing 1.6 billion tons of freight is moved. Without the railroads and the people that work on them, the country would soon come to a halt. Unfortunately, the people that keep the railroads on the track are subjected to substances that increase the chance of developing railroad cancer, putting their lives at risk. These individuals often turn to a recognized law firm for assistance in getting compensation.
Railroad cancer doesn’t just affect employees working on trains, but it also those working in shops and laying track.
Substances Linked to Railroad Cancer
* Asbestos is found throughout the industry, and it is used in pipe insulation, electrical switch panels and brake shoes
* Silica dust or sand is used to increase traction and in track ballast
* Diesel exhaust contains known carcinogens
* Solvents are used extensively as a degreaser
* Creosote is used to treat railroad ties
Extended exposure to these substances is associated with lung cancer, bladder cancer as well as cancer of the lymph system, kidney, and throat. These substances are also responsible for COPD and asbestosis. The level of risk is based on the job and the length of performance time.
Filing a Railroad Cancer Lawsuit
Unfortunately, many affected railroad workers are unaware of the link between their work and cancer. They know they are stricken, but they do not know that the disease is a result of exposure to chemicals and other substances while working.
Railroad companies whose workers have been exposed to carcinogens, which resulted in cancer, may be violating the Federal Employees Liability Act (FELA). Unlike workers compensation, affected workers can engage the services of a seasoned law firm and sue for financial compensation.
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