Luther Yard Diesel Exhaust Exposure | Railroad Cancer Lawsuits
Filing Norfolk Southern Luther Yard Work Injury Claims
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Railroad Cancer Lawsuits
After years of hard work at a railroad facility, many workers across the nation are left to wonder why their employers failed to properly protect them from toxic materials at rail yards and roundhouses. Compensation packages may be available for injured railroad staff.
The Lyon Firm represents injured railroad workers nationwide following occupational toxic exposure
Despite being a critical industry in America, the railroad has struggled to stay profitable and properly provide for railroad workers. Many workers have made a career at Norfolk Southern and other rail companies, only to be left sickened by toxins that were very common at rail yards like Luther Yard in St. Louis.
Fortunately, there can be legal recourse when an occupational diesel cancer is diagnosed in former workers. Railroad companies now regularly settle cancer claims with workers who were chronically exposed to welding fumes, diesel smoke, asbestos, silica and creosote.
There is no shortage of rail workers in St. Louis, many of whom need help after an injury ends their career. The Luther Yard in St. Louis, Missouri is a large rail yard operated by the Norfolk Southern Railway, north of the downtown area.
The Luther Yard has a long, interesting history. It was first constructed in 1890 by the Wabash Railroad, a precursor line to the Norfolk Southern, which used it as its central classification yard. The yard has a 15-stall roundhouse, coal chutes, a sand house, an oil house, and scales. Dozens of trains still pass through every week.
Contact a toxic exposure lawyer at (513) 381-2333 to start processing your workplace injury claims.
Can I File a Railroad Cancer Claim?
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer or another lung disease associated with long-term diesel exhaust exposure, after years of work at a rail yard, you should contact our attorneys to discuss your legal options. Settlements typically include the following compensation:
- Coverage for hospital expenses and medical costs
- Health reimbursement for medications, surgery, and cancer treatments
- Related medical costs not covered by standard health insurance
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Lost wages (if you miss work due to an injury or a serious illness)
- Loss of future earnings (if you cannot work due to an occupational illness)
- Pain and suffering costs
- Compensation for overall reduced quality of life
Your individual case will be processed by our legal team, and we aim to provide you the maximum payout available in a timely manner. We work with industry experts nationwide and we represent clients in all fifty states.
Is My Illness Linked to Diesel Exposure?
The following medical conditions and cancers are thought to be closely linked to toxic exposure, and specifically diesel exhaust 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
Former Luther Yard and Norfolk Southern employees may be entitled to compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), and may also go a step forward in filing a personal injury lawsuit with claims that your former employer failed to properly protect you and your personal health. Many railroad companies have been hit with fines by OSHA for various health safety violations, and have also been named in numerous occupational cancer lawsuits filed by former workers.
Which Luther Yard Workers Are at Risk?
Almost any rail yard worker in close contact with welding fumes, diesel exhaust, asbestos, silica or other toxins could later develop a related cancer or lung disease. The riskiest positions have historically included the following:
- Pipefitters
- Electricians
- Yardmen
- Signalmen
- Conductors
- Engineers
- Maintenance staff
- Mechanics
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Why Hire The Lyon Firm?
For close and personal representation in your work injury case, contact our attorneys. We have two decades of experience and have proven success in toxic exposure lawsuits. Our settlements have included six and seven-figure compensation packages.
We work with experts nationwide who are familiar with the struggles of railroad workers following a related illness. We aim to compensate plaintiffs for a wide range of damages, and we will hold any negligent employers accountable for the harm they have caused.
Luther Yard Diesel Exposure FAQ
If you were injured on the job or exposed to toxic materials at a rail yard in the US, you can absolutely consider legal action. Personal injury claims have recovered millions for former rail workers who are years later diagnosed with occupational cancers.
Rail companies have a duty to provide workers with a safe work environment, regardless of their position. Railroaders have long faced a perilous workplace, with many known health hazards, but employers still have a responsibility to mitigate those risks with training and safety gear.
Our railroad cancer lawyers will build the strongest case possible in order to gain you full compensation and reimbursement for all related occupational cancer costs. All we need is your work history and medical records to begin processing your railroad injury claim.
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Taking the first step doesn’t have to be complicated. In just a few minutes, you can share the basics of your case, and our team will guide you from there:
- It begins with a few simple questions about your situation.
- From there, a member of our legal team reviews your case.
- Together, we’ll chart the path forward, helping you take the next step toward resolution.
