Bedford Park Diesel Exposure | BRC Railroad Cancer Lawsuits
Representing CSX & BRC Clearing Yard Workers in Bedford Park, Illinois
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Bedford Park, Illinois, just outside of Chicago proper, has been home to one of the busiest railroad hubs in the Midwest. Both the CSX Bedford Park Yard and the Belt Railway Company of Chicago (BRC) Clearing Yard process thousands of cars each year. Workers and even nearby residents have complained of the persistent odor of diesel fumes that can cause serious health problems like lung cancer and other occupational lung diseases.
Investigating Chicago diesel cancer claims on behalf of Bedford Park and Clearing Yard workers
Most workers in the railroad industry are surprised to learn about how many hazardous materials they have been surrounded by for years. The railroad industry regularly uses creosote, silica, asbestos, solvents, diesel and benzene in a variety of applications, often putting workers in danger and increased cancer risks. Former workers who do fall ill after a career at a Chicago rail yard can consider taking legal action if an employer failed to warn them and train them about the health risks of working around cancer-causing materials.
What Railroad Cancer Settlements Are Available?
After years of regular toxic exposure, individuals with related illnesses can file claims for compensation. The following damages can be sought in a railroad injury lawsuit:
- All past, current, and future hospital bills and medical expenses related to a workplace injury
- Total coverage for related medication, surgery, consultations, rehab and other treatments when your insurance will not cover
- Expenses related to follow-up therapy and long-term care when necessary
- Lost wages if a worker has to stop working due to an occupational illness
- Loss of future earnings when a worker cannot return to work at the same capacity
- Pain and suffering, reduced quality of life and emotional distress damages
About Bedford Park Rail Yards
Bedford Park, Illinois has multiple rail yards, namely the CSX Bedford Park Intermodal Terminal and the Belt Railway of Chicago’s Clearing Yard:
The CSX Bedford Park Yard is a 300-acre facility, and is the largest intermodal terminal in the CSX network. The Belt Railway of Chicago’s Clearing Yard is a 786-acre yard, and is one of the largest hump yards in the United States with over 250 miles of track. The Belt Railway Company of Chicago is co-owned by BNSF, Canadian National, CPKC, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific.
What Cancers Are Linked to Diesel Exposure?
- Lung Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Aplastic Anemia
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Emphysema
- RADS (Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome)
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
After a confirmed lung disease or cancer diagnosis, Clearing Yard and other Chicago rail yard employees may be entitled to compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). Workers’ compensation may also be considered, but to be sure of conflicting compensation packages, victims should contact a railroad cancer attorney at (513) 381-2333.
Which Bedford Park Workers Are at Cancer Risk?
The highest cancer risks for any rail yard employee are generally for those workers in poorly ventilated workshops. Many conductors, engineers, maintenance staff, trackmen, carmen, brakemen, pipefitters and plumbers, boiler workers, welders, electricians, machinists and diesel mechanics have been placed in areas with a lot of toxic materials. Almost any worker at a rail yard can say that the smell of diesel fumes can be so strong at times that workers carry it home on their clothing, hair and skin.
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Why Hire The Lyon Firm?
Joe Lyon has two decades of legal experience in the field of toxic exposure litigation. The Lyon Firm has settled numerous occupational cancer lawsuits and toxic exposure injury cases on behalf of plaintiffs nationwide. We work with the nation’s top industry experts to draw a clear connection between your workplace exposure and a recently diagnosed medical condition.
We can guide you through the legal process, and assume all tasks while you spend time with your family and focus on your health. We aim to compensate you for all lost wages, medical costs related to an occupational illness and long-term disability. In many cases, we can supplement any FELA claims and workers compensation with a separate personal injury lawsuit.
Chicago Railroad Cancer FAQ
Many rail yards in the Chicago area, including CSX Bedford Park and Belt Railway Clearing Yard, had one or more of the following cancer-causing substances on site:
- Asbestos
- Silica dust
- Creosote
- Diesel Exhaust
- Welding Fumes
- Benzene
- Industrial solvents and degreasers
The Chicago area is home to numerous large rail yards, including the Kirk Yard in Gary, Indiana, the East Joliet Yard, the UP Proviso Yard, the South Chicago Yard, the BRC Clearing Yard and the CSX Bedford Park Yard.
Many former Chicago railroad workers at the Belt Railway Company in Bedford Park have been injured on the job or have later fallen ill with a related occupational lung disease, such as one of the following:
- Lung Cancer
- Mesothelioma
- COPD
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- AML
- Multiple Myeloma
An experienced Chicago railroad cancer lawyer can take the lead and file all the necessary claims to reach the best settlement package possible. Our lawyers negotiate for six and seven figure settlements on your behalf, and we represent clients in Illinois and all fifty states.
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