Will I be entitled to compensation?details inside?

Question

My home borders a railroad track out in the country.About 3 years ago,the RR replaced all the ties,left several HUGE piles,hundreds,maybe thousands of them on the other side of the RR track.Since then,I ,and my wife,have had rashes,breathing problems,and I have been diagnosed with cirrhossis(never drank,no hepatitis)and several blood disorders.We have also had a devil of a time with this "black soot"looking stuff,all in the ac filters,ceiling fans,walls.It's been driving us crazy,as we are neat freaks.I finally called an "air quality specialist"who came out,said it wasn't mold,and beyond his scope.His guess was the pile of RR ties.He put me in touch with the EPA,who sounded VERY concerned when they questioned me and are going to send agents out to test the air,soil,and water.O.K.,Background over.My question.

This home is my LIFE,I have blood,sweat,and tears in every board in this house,every flower and fruit tree in the yard.My imagination is going wild.

So if the EPA declares my land toxic,am I just screwed?Or does the RR or SOMEBODY have to reimburse me to get another home?

Answer 1

If all that proves true, you have a helluva case.
Those ties are soaked with creosote and possibly other chemicals.
Take lots of photographs, note dates and times from the beginning.
Any neighbors affected?
Good luck.