A Railroad Cancer Lawyer Can Help Workers Sue For Blood Cancer
Railroad workers who are exposed to a wide range of carcinogenic chemicals on the job face significant health dangers. If they are diagnosed with cancer or a chronic illness, a skilled railroad cancer lawyer can assist the injured to obtain compensation from their employer.
For instance, CN railroad yard workers have been exposed for many years to the wood-preservative, creosote and some have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Research has connected the weedkiller, glyphosate, to an increased lung cancer risk.
Benzene
The chemical benzene has a sweet clear liquid scent. It quickly evaporates in the air and can also be inhaled through the skin. The chemical is used in a wide variety of products that include lubricants and solvents. It is also found in diesel and gasoline. The World Health Organization lists benzene as carcinogenic to humans. The chemical has been linked to various types of blood cancers, including acute myelogenous (AML) leukemia in children, and chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), in adults.
Acute myelogenous cancer can cause abnormalities in the bone marrow and red blood cells, and also white blood cells. This can cause blood tumors that affect the immune system and can cause serious adverse consequences. It can also affect the nervous system and brain. Over 200,000 railroad workers may suffer from AML or other cancers of the blood due to their exposure toxic chemicals while working.
In cancer lawsuits , railroad workers were exposed to diesel fumes in addition to creosote and pesticides. These carcinogens were employed in a range of railyard tasks such as the maintenance of track and other infrastructure. BNSF was required by federal law to shield workers from these harmful chemicals. This oversight led to numerous cases of chronic and debilitating ailments. A competent lawyer can help you pursue compensation for your injuries under FELA The Federal Employers Liability Act.
Creosote
Railroad workers are often exposed to wood that has been treated with creosote. The toxic chemicals seep into the skin and start to harm cells. Over time, a railroad worker may develop blood cancer due to exposure. The cancer may be anything from acute myeloidleukemia to myelodysplastic and non-Hodgkin's disease and many more. Exposure to these chemicals may also cause lung, bladder and skin cancers.
Railroad lawsuits claim the railroad did not inform its employees of the dangers and failed to take the necessary steps to safeguard the workers. Some of these chemicals may also cause skin burns. Symptoms of creosote exposure include burning in the mouth and throat smoking, a sour smell, stomach pain and a skin rash.
Recent instance involves a railroad employee who claims that exposure to toxic chemicals, chemicals and other toxins has caused his chronic health issues. He claims that his job required him handle ties soaked in solvents and creosote. He claims he also used gloves which were treated with creosote.
A jury has awarded a former railroad worker $7.5 million for injuries resulting from exposure to creosote and other hazardous chemicals he came in contact with when working. He filed an action under the Federal Employers Liability Act, contending that the railroad failed to provide him with proper safety equipment.
Asbestos
Railroad workers can be exposed to a variety of chemicals that include welding fumes, asbestos, diesel exhaust and silica. In turn, they are susceptible to various diseases and illnesses. Other illnesses and injuries are also linked to railway work. A knowledgeable railroad lawyer could assess the case of a worker and assist to pursue the maximum amount of compensation that is their right to under federal law.
Benzene is a chemical that was banned in the United States 20 years ago, but it's still found in degreasers and solvents used by railroad workers. It's a product of diesel exhaust and can cause anemia. Workers are also affected by lymphoma, a cancer that affects blood cells.
CSX Railroad Company has been sued by a variety of workers who claim that their work exposed them substances. Eight lawsuits were filed in the year 2018. In one of these cases, the widow of a Waycross man claimed that his job as a machinist on the railroad caused stomach cancer. This resulted in his death in 2014. In several other lawsuits, the plaintiffs claim that they were exposed to creosote, diesel exhaust and benzene as well as herbicides, weedkillers, as well as asbestos.
Diesel Exhaust
The fumes of diesel trains contain cancer-causing chemicals such as benzene. It is a clear flammable liquid that is utilized in various solvents and lubricants. It is also present in diesel exhaust which railroad workers, such as engineers and machinists are exposed to on a regular basis. Benzene is a carcinogen, and exposure to it could cause leukemia and blood system cancers.
Other chemicals that cause cancer to which railroad workers are exposed include creosote as well as coal tar. Creosote, an oily liquid that is used to treat railroad ties is a well-known carcinogen. It is a well-known carcinogen that is inhaled by railroad workers. It is responsible for about 40 percent of lung cancers among American railroad workers as per an analysis of 38 years.
Excessive exposure to diesel exhaust can also increase the risk for multiple myeloma. This cancer affects the bone-marrow and can affect the production of plasma. Diesel exhaust is also a source for particulate matter, which could reduce lung function and contribute to mortality from chronic respiratory diseases, independent of smoking.
Hughes Law Offices can help you if you are an employee of a railroad or railroad employee who has been diagnosed with a blood cancer, or a different illness that could be caused by exposure to benzene or asbestos or other harmful substances in the workplace. Contact Hughes Law Offices to discuss your case today with an experienced railroad lawyer. The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) allows railroad employees to submit claims for compensation if their employers are found to be negligent that causes an disease.