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Toxic exposures at Rail Yards have sickened many railroaders. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer and worked at a Rail Yard, contact our experienced railroad attorneys today.

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  • Bailey Rail Yard
    • The Bailey Rail Yard, located in North Platte, Nebraska, is the largest railroad classification yard in the world and a pivotal hub for Union Pacific Railroad
  • BNSF Hobart Rail Yard
    • The BNSF Hobart Rail Yard, located in Los Angeles, California, has a storied history as a critical hub for freight operations on the West Coast.
  • Norfolk Southern Railway
    • The Norfolk Southern (NS) Yard in Atlanta, Georgia, is a key rail facility with a rich history dating back to its establishment in the early 20th century
  • Tidewater Rail Yard
    • The Tidewater Yard, located in Norfolk, Virginia, has a rich history dating back to its establishment in the early 20th century as a key hub for the Norfolk Southern Railway
  • Belt Railway Company of Chicago
    • The Belt Railway Company of Chicago (BRC), located in Chicago, Illinois, has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1882 and operates the largest intermediate switching terminal railroad in the United States.
  • Former Burlington Northern
    • The former Burlington Northern (BN) yard in Galesburg and Northtown has a storied history as a pivotal hub in the Midwest’s rail network
  • ATSF Argentine Rail Yard
    • The ATSF Argentine Yard in Kansas City, Missouri, has a storied history dating back to its establishment in the late 19th century as a critical hub for the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF)
  • Proviso Rail Yard Illinois
    • The Proviso Yard, located in Illinois and operated by Union Pacific, has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1929 as a major freight classification yard
  • Elkhart Rail Yard Indian (Norfolk Southern)
    • The Elkhart Yard, located in Elkhart, Indiana, is a railroad classification yard operated by Norfolk Southern Railway
  • Bellevue Rail Yard
    • Bellevue Yard, located in Bellevue, Ohio, is a major rail classification yard operated by Norfolk Southern Railway
  • North Little Rock Rail Yard
    • The North Little Rock Rail Yard, a significant rail hub in Arkansas, has long been a cornerstone of the region’s transportation infrastructure.
  • Galesburg Rail Yard
    • The Galesburg Yard, situated in Galesburg, Illinois, is a crucial component of the BNSF Railway network
  • East Joliet Rail Yard
    • The East Joliet Yard, located in Joliet, Illinois, has long been a pivotal part of the region’s rail infrastructure
  • Landers Rail Yard
    • The Landers Yard, a significant rail facility in Chicago, has a storied history dating back to its creation in the mid-20th century
  • Topeka Rail Yard
    • The Topeka Yard, located in Topeka, Kansas, has been a cornerstone of rail operations in the Midwest since its inception in the early 20th century
  • Denver Rail Yard
    • The Denver Yard, located in Denver, Colorado, is a crucial component of the Union Pacific Railroad network
  • Alliance Rail Yard
    • The Alliance Yard, located in Alliance, Nebraska, is a key classification yard for BNSF Railway
  • Ft. Worth Intermodal Yard
    • The Ft. Worth Intermodal Yard, situated in Fort Worth, Texas, stands as a critical node in the nation’s rail network
  • Los Angeles Intermodal Facility
    • The Los Angeles Intermodal Facility, a crucial hub in Southern California’s transportation network, has a storied history dating back to its establishment in the mid-20th century
  • Global I-IV Intermodal Facilities
    • The Global I-IV Intermodal Facilities in Chicago are a vital component of the nation’s rail infrastructure, playing a critical role in the transportation of goods across the United States

Common Exposures Among Railroaders

Diesel Exhaust: Diesel exhaust is a complex mixture of gases and particulates produced by diesel engines. Long-term exposure can lead to serious health problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Railroaders are often exposed to excess diesel exhaust from locomotives idling in rail yards.

Benzene: Benzene is a component of diesel fuel and also used as a solvent in parts washers and in the production of other chemicals. Long-term exposure to benzene can lead to leukemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Minimizing exposure to benzene is crucial.

Solvents: Parts washers and solvents are often used my mechanics to clean tools.

Silica: Silica dust is produced during operations like track maintenance. Inhalation of silica dust can lead to silicosis, a chronic lung disease, and an increased risk of lung cancer.

Asbestos: Asbestos was widely used in the railroad industry due to its heat-resistant properties. Railroad brakes often contained asbestos. Exposure to asbestos can lead to diseases like asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Contact an experienced railroad cancer lawyer if you have been diagnosed with any lung-related disease.

Common Diagnoses Among Railroaders

Exposure to numerous carcinogens including asbestos, silica dust, diesel exhaust, degreasers, solvents, welding fumes and other toxic compounds can cause cancer in railroaders. Many traditional safety briefings and training did not warn railroad workers that their on-the-job exposures could lead to a life-changing diagnosis.

Cancer:

Leukemia:

Pulmonary conditions:

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Legal Guidance After Your Life-Changing Diagnosis

Our team of experienced railroad cancer lawyers is ready to review your case for free. If we believe you have a valid claim, we will file a lawsuit on your behalf. We operate on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t pay anything unless we win your case. This ensures that you can pursue justice without worrying about upfront legal fees.

Discuss your case with one of our lawyers without any obligation. During this consultation, we will assess the merits of your case and guide you on the best course of action.

Gianaris Trial Lawyers represents railroaders with life-changing injuries and diagnoses including cancer, leukemia, and pulmonary conditions caused by exposures on the railroad. Every job on the railroad comes with a unique set of exposures that can make railroaders sick. We stand behind these railroaders and hold their employers accountable across the country.

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