A Railroad Cancer Lawyer Can Help Workers Sue For Blood Cancer
Rail employees who are exposed to carcinogenic chemicals at work face significant health risks. If these employees are diagnosed with cancer or other chronic illness, a dedicated railroad cancer lawyer can assist to seek compensation from their employers.
For example, CN railroad yard workers have been exposed for a long time to the wood-preservative creosote and some of them have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Research has found a link between the weedkiller glyphosate, to an increased lung cancer risk.
Benzene
The chemical benzene has a sweet, clear liquid scent. It can be absorbed by the skin and vaporizes quickly. Leukemia lawsuit is used in a myriad of products, including solvents and lubricants. It is also used in gasoline and diesel fuel. The World Health Organization has classified benzene as a carcinogen for humans. Benzene has been linked to several types of blood cancers including acute myelogenous (AML) leukemia in children, and chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in adults.
Acute myelogenous Leukemia can cause bone marrow red blood cells, bone marrow and white blood cells to undergo a change in their structure. This can cause blood tumors that can affect the immune system and can cause serious adverse consequences. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma lawsuit can also affect the nervous system and brain. It is estimated that around 200,000 railway workers suffer with AML or other blood cancers that result from their job-related exposure to toxic chemicals.
In the past railroad workers were exposed to diesel fumes, creosote, pesticides, herbicides and asbestos. These carcinogens were used in a variety of railyard tasks such as the maintenance of track and other infrastructure. BNSF had a duty under Federal law to ensure that workers had adequate protection against these harmful chemicals. This lack of protection led to many cases of long-term and painful disease. A competent lawyer can assist you seek compensation for your injuries under FELA which is the Federal Employers Liability Act.
Creosote
Railroad workers often touch wood that has been treated with creosote. The harmful chemicals get into the skin and begin to harm cells. Over time, a worker on the railroad can develop blood cancer due to exposure. The cancer can vary from acute myeloid lukemia to myelodysplastic disorder, non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and more. Exposure to these chemicals can cause bladder, lung and skin cancers.
Railroad lawsuits assert that the railroad failed to inform workers about the dangers and did not take measures to protect the workers. In addition certain chemicals are abrasive. They can cause skin burns. Bladder cancer lawsuit -related symptoms include burning in the mouth and throat, the smell of smoke stomach pain and itchy rash.
A recent incident involves a railroad worker who claims that exposure to chemicals, toxins and other toxins has led to him to suffer from chronic health problems. He claims that his job required him to handle tie ties that were soaked with creosote and solvents. He also claims that he used gloves treated with creosote.
A jury awarded an ex-railway employee $7.5 Million for injuries caused by creosote and other dangerous chemicals he was exposed to during his work. He filed a lawsuit under the Federal Employers Liability Act, claiming the railroad did not provide him with proper safety equipment.
Asbestos
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of chemicals which include welding fumes asbestos, diesel exhaust and silica. As a result, they are at risk for various diseases and diseases. Lung cancer is among the most common conditions but other ailments and injuries have also been associated with railway jobs. A railroad lawyer who is knowledgeable about the law may be able to assess the case of a worker and assist them get the full compensation they are entitled to under federal laws.
Benzene was banned in the United States over 20 years ago. However, it is still present in degreasers and solvents employed by railroad workers. It is a by-product of diesel exhaust, and can cause anemia. Some people have also been diagnosed with lymphoma. one of the types of cancer that affects blood cells.
A number of lawsuits have been filed against CSX Railroad Company by workers who claim that their jobs exposed them to harmful substances. Eight lawsuits were filed in 2018. In one of these cases, the widow of the Waycross man claimed that his job as a machinist on the railroad caused stomach cancer. This caused 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 benzene is a transparent, flammable liquid that is utilized in various solvents and lubricants. It is also found in diesel exhaust, which railroad workers such as conductors, engineers, and machinists are regularly exposed to. Benzene can cause leukemia and cancer.
Other chemicals that cause cancer to which railroad workers are exposed include creosote as well as coal tar. Creosote, a thick oily liquid used to treat the ties of railroads is a known carcinogen. It is a well-known cancer-causing chemical that railroad workers are able to inhale. According to a study that ran for 38 years, it is responsible for 40 percent of lung cancers that occur among American railway workers.
Exposure to diesel exhaust could also increase the risk for multiple myeloma. The cancer affects the bone-marrow and can influence the production of plasma. Diesel exhaust is also a source of particulate matter, which can decrease lung function and result in mortality from chronic respiratory diseases, independent of smoking.
Hughes Law Offices can help you if you're an employee of a railroad or a former railroad employee who has been diagnosed with blood cancer, or another illness that may have been caused by exposure to benzene or asbestos or other toxic substances in the workplace. Contact Hughes Law Offices to discuss your case with a knowledgeable railroad lawyer. The Federal Employers Liability Act allows railroad workers to claim compensation if their employers have been negligent and cause a workplace illness.