Railroad Diesel Exhaust Cancer Lawsuits
Due to heavy industrial solvents, and the widespread use of toxic materials, many former North Carolina railroad workers have been diagnosed with leukemia, lung cancer and other serious lung diseases. Many rail companies used — and continue to use — a range of heavy industrial solvents, creosote, pesticides, silica sand, asbestos, diesel fuel and many benzene-based products. A chronic exposure to many of the toxins found in rail yards are directly linked to numerous occupational cancers and adverse medical conditions.
Investigating toxic exposure and occupational lung cancer cases in North Carolina
If you or a loved one is suffering from what you believe is an illness or injury related to work at a rail yard, you should contact a legal professional to learn more about your rights as an employee. North Carolina railroaders have successfully filed FELA railroad injury claims and toxic exposure lawsuits with the help of experienced attorneys.
The work injury lawyers at The Lyon Firm have settled numerous toxic exposure lawsuits on behalf of clients nationwide. We have the resources, the dedication, and over twenty years of experience in the field. We can assess your claim, build your case, and fight for a fair settlement on your behalf.
The following rail yards may have had diesel fumes, welding fumes, benzene, creosote, silica, herbicides and solvents on site:
- Charlotte: Charlotte Yard (NS)
- Charlotte: Pinoca Yard (CSXT)
- Hamlet: Hamlet Yard (CSXT)
- Raleigh: Glenwood Yard (NS)
- Rocky Mount: Rocky Mount Terminal (CSX)
- Wilmington: CSX Davis Yard
- Craven: New Bern Yard
- Spencer Yard
- Asheville Yard
- Bostic Yard
- Hickory Yard
- Linwood Yard (Salisbury)
- Monroe Yard
- Winston-Salem Yard
- High Point Yard
- Pomona Yard (Greensboro)
- Durham Yard
- Raleigh Yard
- Capital Yard (Raleigh)
- Fayetteville Yard
- CSX Roanoke Rapids Yard
- Goldsboro Yard
- Wilson Yard Yard
What Can I Expect in a Diesel Exposure Cancer Lawsuit?
Each case is unique but most railroad diesel cancer settlements can include the following elements of compensation:
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Medical Expenses: all medical costs related to an illness derived from toxic exposure at a rail yard can be covered in a settlement, including all treatments, surgeries, medications, long-term care and rehab programs
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Lost Wages: lost earnings can be compensated if a North Carolina railroad worker was forced to the leave their job due to an occupational illness or injury. Job training can also be paid for in the event that an individual cannot return to their old position.
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Pain and Suffering: emotional distress, pain and suffering and damages related to a reduced quality of life can be sought.
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Punitive Damages: companies who fail to protect railroaders and do not provide proper safety equipment to prevent diesel exposure can be held accountable.
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.
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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.
