North Baltimore Yard Toxic Exposure | Railroad Diesel Cancer

Railroad Cancer Lawyers

Reviewing new cancer cases for former CSX workers at Ohio’s North Baltimore Yard

Many former railroad employees across the nation have fallen ill after years of service, and though the causes may vary, the majority are related to toxic exposure at the rail yards in which they worked. Exposure to creosote, asbestos, industrial solvents, diesel exhaust, silica and welding fumes have all contributed to thousands of cancer cases. While these illnesses may have been preventable, the damage is now done, and victims may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to help secure their financial future.

Many former CSX workers who have come forward with injury and cancer claims include former employees at the North Baltimore Yard in Ohio. Located between the towns of Hoytville and North Baltimore, Ohio, the CSX North Baltimore Yard opened in 2011 and services up to thirty trains per day.

Which Railroad Workers Are At High Cancer Risk?

Almost any former worker at North Baltimore or another rail yard who worked for years around locomotives, roundhouses and rail stations could be at risk of later developing specific toxic exposure cancers. Heavy industries like the railroad use huge amounts of chemicals in normal operation, and diesel locomotives emit a great deal of diesel exhaust fumes that cannot always be avoided.

Mechanics and machinists who worked in poorly ventilated rail shops have a high risk of later developing lung cancer and other occupational lung diseases. Welders, pipefitters, electricians, yardmen, brakemen, conductors and maintenance staff and engineers also have a high risk of toxic exposure at rail stations.

What Kind of Damages Can I Recover in a Diesel Exposure Lawsuit?

Contact our lawyers about your unique case, and to learn more about what compensation you can expect. In past cases, we have been able to recover the following for our clients:

• Medical Expenses: Any cost not covered by your basic health insurance can be covered by a settlement. This may include medications, cancer treatments, rehab and hospital visits.
• Lost Wages: Lost wages can be sought if a worker took time off work due to a work-related illness or injury. Plaintiffs can also file for long-term disability and the loss of future earnings if they are unable to return to the workforce in the same capacity.
• Pain and Suffering
• Punitive Damages: Many railroad companies have been sued by former workers for failing to protect them, and failing to warn them of the potential safety hazards of the job. Juries have hit these companies with large verdicts that include punitive damages, meant to discourage them from similar behavior in the future.