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Colorado Railroad Injury Lawsuits

Due to the fact that toxic materials have been incorporated into the railroad industry for several decades, many railroaders have suffered the consequences. Toxic exposure cancer cases have continued to rise in the last twenty years as a result of workers coming in close contact with diesel exhaust, creosote, pesticides, benzene-based solvents, silica and asbestos.

Several positions at rail yards in Colorado and across the West could have posed a serious health risk for career railroad staff. Engineers, conductors, brakemen, track maintenance crews, electricians, plumbers and pipefitters, boiler repairmen, signal operators and mechanics are among those individuals at cancer risk after working at a rail yard for a significant amount of time.

The Lyon Firm’s toxic exposure attorneys can assist you following a confirmed cancer diagnosis. Contact us with your work history and medical records to begin filing a claim for rightful compensation.

Which Colorado Railroad Workers Faced Diesel Exposure?

Because diesel locomotives expel great deals of exhaust, almost any worker who spends long days in a rail yard could be at risk of severe occupational toxic exposure. These risks are even greater for those staff who work in poorly ventilated workshops or roundhouses. Many Colorado railroaders also faced asbestos exposure, as it was used in several applications in the past and never properly removed.

Other railroad staff have battled silica exposure, benzene exposure, and occupational exposures to industrial solvents, creosote, herbicides and welding fumes. Diesel mechanics, welders, machinists and others have been diagnosed with serious occupational cancers and lung diseases, such as 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 

Can Colorado Railroad Workers File Diesel Cancer Lawsuits?

The Lyon Firm will assess unique individual cases and determine if compensation and damages can be sought by former workers and their loved ones. In the past, we have been able to successfully negotiate settlements that have included the following:

    • Compensation for all related medical costs and hospital expenses. Individuals can recover all past and future expenses that may not be covered by standard health insurance
    • Damages not covered by FELA claims
    • Lost wages and lost future earnings can be claimed by workers who had to leave the work force and cannot return in the same capacity
    • Nonmaterial damages can be sought for pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of companionship and reduced quality of life

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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 advent of NIOSH and OSHA and other work safety agencies greatly improved work safety standards, but there is still a high risk of toxic exposure in the railroad industry due to diesel fuel and other toxins. Acute and chronic toxic exposure to several known carcinogens can lead to lung cancer and other cancers linked to diesel exhaust.

    Colorado railroaders may be able to file Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) injury claims, and should contact a railroad cancer lawyer to discuss the possibility of filing a diesel cancer lawsuit. Contact our attorneys to discuss your legal options.

    What Are Some Large Colorado Rail Yards?

    • Denver: 36th Street Yard (UP)
    • Denver: Globeville Yard (BNSF)
    • Denver: North Yard (former DRGW, UP)
    • Denver: Rennix Yard (BNSF, Intermodal)
    • Pueblo: Pueblo Yard (BNSF, UP)

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    What Are Common Rail Yard Occupational Hazards?

    • Working in workshops and yards filled with diesel exhaust and other toxins
    • Welding on machinery or track components, aluminum or stainless steel
    • Maintaining or repairing boilers and older insulated piping
    • Painting rail cars, and paint removal
    • Air arcing/plasma cutting
    • Metal grinding on manganese and rail
    • Burning old railroad ties or toxic fuels
    • Handling and cutting creosote covered ties
    • Moving and dumping railroad ballast and silica sand
    • Working in tunnels filled with diesel fumes
    • Demolishing old buildings or renovating old structures that may contain asbestos in the roofing, flooring, siding and machinery
    • Regularly using degreasers, adhesives, solvents and other industrial chemicals
    • Electrical work
    • Handling pesticides

    Why Hire The Lyon Firm?

    The toxic exposure attorneys at The Lyon Firm have filed numerous claims on behalf of workers nationwide. We work with top industry experts to build the strongest case possible and to negotiate on your behalf to settle any occupational cancer lawsuit. We believe very strongly that any railroad company has a duty to protect its workers from any health and safety risks. If any employer is negligent and a railroader falls ill as a result of chronic diesel exposure, a personal injury claim can be filed.

    Joe Lyon has twenty years of experience in the fields of toxic tort law, personal injury, workplace injury and product liability. We have settled work injury claims for six and seven figures and we assume all financial risks if we accept your case.

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    Colorado Railroad Cancer FAQ

    What are some known toxins at rail yards?

    Health and safety experts have warned against heavy exposure to silica, welding fumes, diesel fuel, creosote, pesticides, benzene and asbestos.

    Why file a railroad injury lawsuit?

    Filing a lawsuit may sound daunting to many former railroaders, but if you have suffered from an occupational cancer or lung condition, you may be able to recover significant compensation from a past employer. Many workers can ensure a more stable financial future for their families, and at the same time can make the industry safer for workers in the future.

    What are some large Colorado rail yards?
    • Denver: 36th Street Yard (UP)
    • Denver: Globeville Yard (BNSF)
    • Denver: North Yard (former DRGW, UP)
    • Denver: Rennix Yard (BNSF, Intermodal)
    • Pueblo: Pueblo Yard (BNSF, UP)