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Diesel Injury Law

North Carolina Railroad
Cancer Law Firm

Chicago-based Hughes Law Offices serves current and former railroad employees diagnosed with cancer, leukemia and pulmonary issues as a result of their work for the railroad.  Whether you worked in engine service, on the track, or in the shops, we will analyze your craft’s unique exposures and determine whether they contributed to cause your illness.  We handle railroad cancer lawsuits in North Carolina and throughout the United States.

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    Chronic railroad exposures to diesel exhaust, asbestos, creosote, welding fumes, silica sand, benzene-containing solvents and degreasers, herbicides, and secondhand smoke can lead to numerous conditions, including:

    Cancer:

    Leukemia:

    Pulmonary:

    Neurological:

    We serve all railroad employees in crafts with historical exposures to toxins, including the following:

    In proving up your railroad cancer lawsuit, Hughes Law Offices will take any unique exposures into account. For instance, we have served clients who described leaking underground fuel tanks, serving chemical plants and refineries, exposures from toxic freight, etc.  We will bring all of those exposures to bear in proving up your railroad cancer case.  

    Class I railroads operating in North Carolina include:

    • CSX Transportation – CSX operates Pinoca Yard and Hamlet Yard.  
    • Norfolk Southern Railway – NS operates Charlotte Yard, Spencer Yard, and Glenwood Yard. 

    Illustrative North Carolina railroad verdicts & settlements

    Verdict

    $7.5M

    The Plaintiff was employed by CSX for 38 years working as a clerk and then later a supervisor at CSX’s Hamlet Yard. During his employment, he endured chronic asbestos exposure by breathing in ambient asbestos fibers which could be found...

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    Verdict

    $12.0M

    The 36-year-old Plaintiff worked as a laborer at CSX’s Hamlet yard for approximately six years. During his employment he was exposed to various chlorinated solvents and petroleum solvents including trichloroethylene, methylene chloride, mineral spirits, and toluene. The Plaintiff developed brain...

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    Verdict

    $1.0M

    Railroad shop worker was exposed to asbestos while working for Norfolk Southern in the backshop and roundhouse at Spencer Yard. The Plaintiff was subsequently diagnosed with asbestosis and lung cancer. By the time of trial, his prognosis was terminal. The...

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    Hughes Law Offices is providing case histories to inform visitors about actual case fact patterns and rulings in your area. Unless specifically noted, the cases summarized herein were not handled by attorneys at Hughes Law Offices.  

    If you suspect that your illness or that of a loved one could be related to railroad workplace exposures, please call 312-877-5588 to speak to a railroad cancer attorney.

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    Client Testimonials

    Real People. Real Cases.

    Wrongful Death Case

    My family hired attorney Hughes for the wrongful death of my brother. Mr. Hughes worked very hard on our case, the results were excellent. I would recommend him to anyone needing an attorney, he is a very fair and kind person.

    - Carolyn, Chicago IL

    Unique Expertise

    Andrew took over my asthma claim with the railroad after a different law firm failed to meet expectations. Andrew’s unique expertise in the field of diesel related injury gave him the ability to build my case exceptionally well. When Andrew presented...

    - Steven, Chicago IL

    Professional and Trustworthy

    From my very first contact with Andrew we have found him to be compassionate, hard working and trust worthy. In the eight months we were associated with Andrew we feel he has also become a friend of ours...

    - Ronald, Chicago IL

    Worked Diligently

    For the past two years Andrew Hughes has worked diligently in helping me with my case against the Norfolk Southern R.R. During this time he has kept me thoroughly informed about my case his expertise led to me getting a generous settlement...

    - Client, Chicago IL

    Verdicts and Settlements

    Survey of Railroad Cancer Claims

    Hughes Law Offices is providing case histories to inform visitors about actual case fact patterns and rulings.
    Unless specifically noted, the cases summarized herein were not handled by attorneys at Hughes Law Offices.     See All Verdicts

    Verdict

    $19.1M

    Railroad carman died of pulmonary fibrosis following 18 years of welding.

    Verdict

    $2.6M

    Locomotive engineer in his early 60’s developed diesel asthma.

    Verdict

    $3.3M

    Railroad mechanic diagnosed with squamous cell oropharyngeal cancer.

    Verdict

    $5.7M

    Trainman died of nasopharyngeal cancer as a result of working on-board locomotives filled with diesel exhaust.

    Verdict

    $3.5M

    Retired railroad employee died of lung cancer as a result of workplace asbestos exposure.

    Verdict

    $3.5M

    61 year old railroad conductor diagnosed with interstitial fibrosis and an increased risk of lung cancer as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust.

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