In February 2023, a Norfolk Southern Railroad freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, leading to a mass evacuation and toxic contamination that’s still being assessed. If you’re among those displaced or sickened, you shouldn't live in fear. You are entailed to answers and possible compensation. The Ohio injury lawyers at KNR will speak for you.
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1-800-HURT-NOWThe residents of East Palestine have had trouble getting answers about the health risks related to chemical exposure, legal liability, and their options. KNR provides legal clarity at no cost.
The financial losses and health effects related to this incident are not yet fully known and several parties may be to blame. As one of Ohio's most successful law firms, we know how to build a case for everything you deserve.
KNR operates statewide, but we're also part of the local community impacted by this tragedy. We're here to support you, explain your rights, and help protect your families.
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1-800-HURT-NOW“After my initial meeting with the attorneys at KNR, it lifted the burden from my shoulders. I felt I had somebody that I could rely on. I would recommend KNR to anyone hurt in an accident. It was a huge relief that they were on my side.”
As one of the largest and most respected personal injury law firms in Ohio, Kisling, Nestico & Redick saw the need for a better approach to personal injury law – one where the claim process is more accessible, and clients recover more of what they deserve. KNR has the resources to fight back against large railroad companies like Norfolk Southern Railway, the skill to demand answers from the NTSB and EPA, and the drive to demand every penny you deserve – and then some.
Our personal injury attorneys also remove as much stress as possible for the clients we care for. We know you're struggling to return home, reopen a business, or dealing with a health condition that may be connected to toxic exposure. That's why KNR works on contingency, which means we receive a standard percentage of what we recover, but you are not responsible for any cost up-front. Working with KNR is easy - If you do not recover compensation, you don’t owe anything.
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According to the NTSB and EPA, many of the railcars involved in the derailment on February 3rd, 2023, contained hazardous materials, including vinyl chloride, which is highly unstable and known to increase cancer risk. To avoid a dangerous explosion, Norfolk Southern executed a controlled release of the vinyl chloride, which required the evacuation of hundreds of residents and several business closures. However, this led to hazardous chemicals contaminating the area's water and air.
Residents have since been told it's safe to return home, but reports of respiratory illness and fears still linger. And while preliminary evidence indicates the derailment and contamination resulted from mechanical issues and negligence by Norfolk Southern, there are likely several parties to hold accountable.