A Railroad Cancer Lawyer Can Help Workers Sue For Blood Cancer
Railroad employees exposed to a variety of carcinogenic substances on their job are exposed to significant health risk. If they are diagnosed with cancer or another chronic illness, a dedicated railroad cancer lawyer can assist the injured to obtain compensation from their employer.
For example, CN rail yard workers were exposed to the wood preservative creosote for decades and have even been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Studies have identified the weedkiller, Glyphosate to a higher lung cancer risk.
Benzene
The chemical benzene emits a sweet, clear liquid scent. It evaporates quickly in air, and is also taken up by the skin. The chemical is used in a wide variety of products, including solvents and lubricants. It is also present in gasoline and diesel. The World Health Organization has classified benzene as a human carcinogen. It has been linked with various types of blood cancers. These include acute myelogenous (AML) leukemia in children, and chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in adults.
Acute myelogenous lymphoma may cause abnormalities in bone marrow and red blood cells, as well as white blood cells. This can lead to blood tumors that can affect the immune system and can cause serious adverse negative effects. It can also affect the nervous system and brain. Over 200,000 railroad employees could suffer from AML or other blood cancers because of their exposure harmful chemicals while on the job.
In the past, railroad employees were exposed to diesel fumes, as well as creosote and pesticides. These carcinogens were used in a range of railyard jobs like maintaining track and other infrastructure. BNSF was legally required to shield workers from these harmful chemicals. This negligence led to many instances of debilitating and chronic illnesses. An attorney can help you claim compensation for your injuries in accordance with FELA or the Federal Employers Liability Act.
lung cancer lawsuit can be found on the wood that is treated by railroad workers. The harmful chemicals get into the skin and start to harm cells. Over time, a worker on the railroad can develop blood cancer as a result of exposure. Cancers can range from acute leukemia myelodysplastic Syndrome and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma to acute myeloid cancer. Exposure to these chemicals could cause bladder, lung and skin cancers.
Railroad lawsuits allege that the railroad failed to inform workers of the dangers and failed to take steps to safeguard them. Some of these chemicals can also cause skin burns. Symptoms of creosote exposure include burning in the mouth and throat as well as the smell of smoke stomach pain and rash.
A recent case involves a railway worker who claims that exposure to chemicals, toxins and other toxins has led to him to develop chronic health problems. He claims that his job required him to work with ties that were soaked in creosote and solvents. He also claimed to wear gloves that were treated with creosote.
A jury has awarded a former railway employee $7.5 Million for his injuries from creosote, as well as other dangerous chemicals were exposed to during his work. He filed a suit under the Federal Employers Liability Act claiming that the railroad failed to provide him with the proper safety equipment.
Asbestos
Railroad workers may be exposed to a variety of chemicals, including welding fumes, asbestos, diesel exhaust and silica. They are also at risk of a wide range of diseases and illnesses. Other illnesses and injuries are also connected to railroad work. A railroad lawyer who is well-versed about the law could evaluate the case of a worker and assist them pursue the full compensation they are entitled to under federal laws.
Benzene was banned in the United States over 20 years ago. However, it's still found in degreasers and solvents used by railroad workers. It's a byproduct of diesel exhaust, and can cause anemia. People have also been diagnosed with lymphoma, one of the types of cancer that affects blood cells.
CSX Railroad Company has been accused of wrongful actions by a number employees who claim their work exposes them to toxic substances. Eight lawsuits were filed in the year the year 2018. In one of these lawsuits, the spouse of a Waycross man claimed that his job as a machinist for the railroad caused stomach cancer, which resulted in his death in 2014. In other lawsuits the plaintiffs claim that they were exposed to creosote, creosote and diesel exhaust. benzene, as well as herbicides, weedkillers, and asbestos.
Diesel Exhaust
The fumes of diesel trains contain cancer-causing chemicals such as benzene. The clear liquid Benzene that is inflammable, is used as solvent and lubricant. It is also present in diesel exhaust that railroad workers, such as engineers and machinists conductors are regularly exposed to. Benzene is a carcinogen and exposure to it can cause blood system cancers.
Creosote and coal tar as well as other cancer-causing substances are exposed to railroad workers. Creosote is a hefty, oily liquid that is used to treat railroad ties. It is a known cancer-causing chemical that railroad workers inhale. According to a 38-year study it is responsible for 40 percent of lung cancers in American railway workers.
Excessive exposure to diesel exhaust can increase the risk of developing multiple myeloma. It is a type of cancer that affects the bone marrow and impacts the production of blood plasma. Diesel exhaust is also a source of particulate matter, which could reduce lung function and lead to chronic respiratory disease mortality regardless of smoking.
Hughes Law Offices can help you if you are an employee of a railroad or a former railroad employee who has been diagnosed with blood cancer, or a different illness that may be the result of exposure to benzene or asbestos or other toxic substances in the workplace. Contact Hughes Law Offices to discuss your case today with a knowledgeable railroad lawyer. The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) allows railroad employees to file claims for compensation when their employers are guilty of negligence that results in a workplace disease.