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Due to the widespread use of toxic materials in the railroad industry, many current and former BNSF workers in Kansas and beyond have been diagnosed with occupational cancers related to toxic exposure. A recent analysis indicates hundreds of Argentine Yard employees may be at risk of developing serious medical conditions following chronic exposures to cancer-causing substances.

Investigating BNSF railroad injury and diesel fumes cancer claims on behalf of Argentine Yard workers 

Our railroad cancer lawyers are investigating a wide variety of occupational cancer claims against major railroad companies such as BNSF, CSX and Union Pacific. Any employer that fails to properly protect employees from known safety risks, violates OSHA safety standards, requires work in poorly ventilated workshops filled with toxic fumes, fails to properly train workers about safety guidelines, or fails to provide safety equipment can be held liable in personal injury lawsuits.

Our lawyers are now reviewing claims from Argentine Yard workers who have fallen ill after significant exposure to diesel fumes, welding fumes, solvents, creosote, silica or asbestos. After a confirmed medical diagnosis, individuals and families can consider taking legal action. Gather your medical records and work history documentation and contact an attorney to begin building a strong case on your behalf.

What Can I Recover in a Diesel Fumes Cancer Lawsuit?

Every case is different due to varying circumstances in a person’s work history, company position, location and the severity of their health issues. We can assess your case with industry experts and negotiate the best terms on your behalf. The following can be sought in a railroad toxic exposure cancer settlement:

  • Medical Expenses: Argentine Yard workers can file claims to get reimbursed for any medical costs related to an occupational cancer or injury. All past, current and future medical expenses that are not covered by your insurance can be compensated, including medications, consultations, surgeries, rehab programs and long-term care.
  • Lost Wages: Any rail yard employee who is forced to stop working due to an injury or illness can file a FELA claim, workers comp claim, and a personal injury lawsuit in some cases to compensate them for lost earnings. We can negotiate for lost past earnings as well as lost future earnings to ensure a better financial future for you and your family.
  • Non-material Damages: Our lawyers aim to seek compensation for any damages related to pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of quality of life, loss of companionship and wrongful death.

About the BNSF Argentine Yard

Built on a 780-acre swath of land, Argentine Yard in Kansas City is the largest freight-car classification facility in the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) rail network. It is also one of the largest rail yards of its type in the entire country, and over the years has employed thousands of workers. The BNSF rail line converges at Kansas City, and as of writing, the Argentine Yard has a capacity of over 5,700 cars per day.

Located between the Kansas River and the Argentine district of Kansas City, Kansas, and west of downtown Kansas City, Missouri, the Argentine Yard is one of numerous rail yards in the Kansas City metropolitan area operated by BNSF, Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern and Kansas City Southern.

There is a long history associated with this particular rail yard, dating back over a hundred years. The yard saw major growth in the post-war ears and toward the end of the 1940s, the Argentine Yard was expanded several times and converted into a central hub. At one point, the site, then operated by the AT&SF, employed between 2,000 and 3,000 people at any given time. In 1995, the AT&SF merged with the Burlington Northern Railroad to form the BNSF Railway.

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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.

What Cancers Are Linked to Diesel Exposure?

Numerous serious medical conditions and cancers have been linked to acute and chronic exposure to solvents, silica, benzene, diesel exhaust and asbestos, including 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 Argentine Yard Workers Are at Cancer Risk?

Almost any railroad worker who spend years in the field could have been exposed to various toxic materials at the workplace. Many workers have reported going home each night after work smelling like diesel, the fumes baked into their skin, hair and clothing. Asbestos was also contained in a lot of machinery, insulation, buildings and locomotive braking components. Benzene exposure has been a serious issue as well, leading to related blood and bone cancers.

Diesel mechanics, machinists, engineers, welders, conductors, trackmen, carmen, brakemen, maintenance crews, plumbers, pipefitters, electricians and others were exposed to industrial solvents, diesel fumes, welding fumes, silica and creosote.

Why Hire The Lyon Firm?

Experience may be the most important criteria for hiring a competent legal team to take your case and settle for the best possible compensation package. We have twenty years of experience in the fields of workplace injury, occupational toxic exposure and personal injury. We have settled numerous cases for six and seven figures, and we represent plaintiffs in all fifty states.

During one of the most difficult times in your life, we urge you to find a railroad cancer lawyer that can assume all tasks and financial responsibility so you can focus on your health and spend time with your family. Trust our lawyers to work on your behalf and to find you the best financial outcomes to ensure a better future.

If you or a loved one were exposed to toxic chemicals while working for BNSF or another railroad company, and have since developed cancer, a lung disease, or another related illness, contact the Lyon Firm at (513) 381-2333. We have the legal experience and resources needed to pursue compensation to the fullest extent under the law.

Argentine Yard Cancer FAQ

What Toxic Materials are found in Rail Yards?

Many rail yards are filled with hazardous materials like benzene, asbestos, creosote, silica, diesel fumes, welding fumes and solvents.

Can I Sue a Railroad Company For My Injury?

If you were injured on the job,or have fallen ill after spending years at a particular workplace filled with toxins, you likely have a good claim. Contact us to help draw a clear connection between your current medical condition and your past work experience. 

Employers of all sizes have a duty to protect workers when possible. If your employer failed to provide training or safety gear and violated OSHA safety standards, we can file a work injury claim.

What railroad workers are at high cancer risk?

The railroad industry has never been known as the safest heavy industry, and many former workers have been injured on the job or later developed cancer. Those at the highest risk are usually those who worked in poorly ventilated workshops like machinists, pipefitters, engineers, diesel mechanics, electricians and maintenance crews.

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