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Missouri Railroad Cancer Lawsuit

Thousands of former Missouri railroad workers have fallen ill and suffered injuries due to unsafe and toxic workplaces. Many victims of occupational cancers have filed claims against former employers and reached settlements to ensure financial stability for their families.

The Link Between Railroad Diesel Exposure and Cancer

Studies have determined that many railroad workers have had an increased risk of lung cancer, primarily due to chronic diesel fuel exposure. Many railroad workers have faced acute and chronic workplace exposure at rail yards, and have had little health safety training. As a result, many workers develop cancers linked to exposure to diesel exhaust, creosote, silica, asbestos and benzene. Many of the related medical conditions include the following:

  • 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 

What Can You Recover in Railroad Workers Cancer Settlements?

Every case is unique and everyone’s work site history is different, so each case will have a result that is meant to be commensurate with your particular experience. With that said, our attorneys will fight on your behalf for the following damages:

  • Lost Wages: when employees are forced to miss work due to an illness or injury related to toxic exposure, an employers should be held accountable for rightful compensation. Workers can file for the recovery of past, present and future lost earnings in the event that an individual cannot return to the workplace after a cancer recovery.
  • Medical Expenses: Missouri railroad workers who fall ill due to occupational toxic exposure should have all medical costs covered now and into the future. If basic insurance does not cover 100 percent of a medical bill, individuals will need further compensation from an employer. All costs related to treatments, surgeries, consultations, rehab programs, and medications should be covered.
  • Non-material damages: our lawyers also negotiate for damages linked to pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of quality of life and loss of companionship.

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ABOUT THE LYON FIRM

Joseph Lyon has 17 years of experience representing individuals in complex litigation matters. He has represented individuals in every state against many of the largest companies in the world.

The Firm focuses on single-event civil cases and class actions involving corporate neglect & fraud, toxic exposure, product defects & recalls, medical malpractice, and invasion of privacy.

NO COST UNLESS WE WIN

The Firm offers contingency fees, advancing all costs of the litigation, and accepting the full financial risk, allowing our clients full access to the legal system while reducing the financial stress while they focus on their healthcare and financial needs.

The Highest Railroad Workers Cancer Risks

Studies show that the highest health risks are generally concentrated with workers who spent a great deal of time in small, poorly ventilated workshops. Many welders, pipefitters, electricians, maintenance staff, mechanics and machinists were working long hours in small rooms and roundhouses with almost zero fresh air, particularly in winter months when doors were regularly closed. In these spaces, they may have inhaled large quantities of asbestos dust, welding fumes, diesel fuel exhaust, degreasing agents, machine cleaners and other solvents.

Conductors, engineers, carmen, trackmen, and signal operators were also at high risk for toxic exposure. Essentially, almost anyone in the yard who could smell diesel in the air was likely at risk of unsafe exposure.

After a cancer diagnosis, former Missouri railroad workers may be eligible for compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). Workers’ compensation may be considered, but to maximize a payout and avoid competing compensation pay, individuals should contact a railroad cancer attorney.

Missouri Railroad Cancer FAQ

Can I File A Railroad Cancer Lawsuit?

There is  good chance that if you worked a Missouri rail yard for a long period, and later developed lung cancer or another related medical condition, you likely have a good claim. To build a case strong enough to be viable, we need to directly connect your cancer diagnosis to past toxic exposure at your workplace. We work with industry experts to help us draw these connections. Once you can provide your medical records and work history documentation, we can begin to process your claims.

Can I Sue My Employer from Decades ago?

Railroad companies have always had a duty to protect workers to the best of their ability. In the last fifty years, OSHA work safety standards were bolstered and worker rights were strengthened significantly. If you were not properly educated on the health risks associated with diesel exposure, were not trained to avoid toxic exposure, were not provided with good safety gear, or were placed in a poorly ventilated work shop for hours, you likely have a claim.

What are some missouri railroad cancer hot spots?

The following rail yards may have exposed workers to silica dust, creosote, diesel exhaust fumes, asbestos, welding fumes, benzene, solvents and other toxins:

Kansas City: Neff Yard
Kansas City: Knoche/Joint Agency Yard (CPKC)
Kansas City: Kansas City SmartPort (CPKC)
Kansas City: North Kansas City Avondale Yard (NS)
Kansas City: Birmingham (NS)
North Kansas City: Murray Yard (BNSF)
St. Louis: Chouteau Yard (BNSF)
St Louis: Luther Yard (NS)
St Louis: Lesperance Yard (UP)
Springfield: North Springfield Yard (BNSF)
Springfield: South Springfield Yard (BNSF)
Springfield: Springfield Yard (BNSF)
West Quincy: West Quincy Yard (BNSF)

Why Hire The Lyon Firm?

An experienced railroad cancer attorney will be able to negotiate the best possible occupational cancer settlement terms on your behalf. We assume all legal tasks and work on a contingency fee basis.

Joe Lyon has two decades of experience in filing toxic exposure and work injury lawsuits. It is prudent to hire an attorney with proven success, and with relationships with the top industry experts. Call now for a free consultation.

What are common toxic materials at rail yards?

Industrial solvents, diesel fuel, welding fumes, benzene, creosote, asbestos, silica dust.

Compensation & Justice

Filing a Railroad Cancer Lawsuit

Following any serious injury or illness linked to occupational toxic exposure, individuals may not know where to turn. With health complications and mounting medical bills, taking legal action may be the only recourse that makes sense. For plaintiffs who have already filed workers compensation and FELA claims, and still have financial difficulties, a railroad workers cancer lawsuit may be the best course of action.

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