A Railroad Cancer Lawyer Can Help Workers Sue For Blood Cancer
Rail workers who are exposed to carcinogenic chemical substances at work are exposed to serious health dangers. A lawyer who specializes in railroad cancer could help employees who have been diagnosed with cancer or any other chronic illness.
For example, CN railroad yard workers have been exposed for decades to the wood-preservative creosote and some have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Studies have connected the weedkiller, glyphosate, to an increased lung cancer risk.
Benzene
The chemical benzene is a clear liquid with a sweet scent. It can be absorbed through the skin and quickly vaporizes. Benzene can be found in various products, like solvents and lubricants. It is also found in gasoline and diesel. The World Health Organization has classified benzene carcinogenic 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 lesions can cause bone marrow red blood cells, bone marrow and white blood cells to become abnormal. This can cause blood tumors that affect the immune system and cause serious side consequences. It can also affect your brain and nervous system. Over 200,000 railroad workers might suffer from AML or other blood cancers due to their exposure harmful chemicals while on the job.
In the past, railroad employees were exposed to diesel fumes in addition to creosote and pesticides. These carcinogens are employed in a variety of railyard jobs, including track maintenance and other infrastructure. BNSF was required under Federal law to provide workers with adequate protection from these harmful chemicals. This failure resulted in numerous cases of chronic and debilitating illnesses. An attorney can help you seek compensation for your injuries according to FELA, or the Federal Employers Liability Act.
Creosote
Creosote can be found on the wood that is treated by railroad workers. The harmful chemicals get into the skin and begin to harm cells. Exposure to toxic chemicals could cause blood cancer among railroad workers over time. The types of cancer be anything from acute myeloidleukemia to myelodysplastic disorder, non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and more. Exposure to these chemicals can also cause lung, bladder and skin cancer.
Railroad lawsuits claim that the railroad didn't inform workers about the dangers and didn't take the necessary steps to protect them. Additionally, some of these chemicals are abrasive and could cause skin burns. Symptoms of creosote exposure include burning in the mouth and throat and throat, the smell of smoke stomach pain, and a eruption of rash.
railroad lawsuit settlements involves a railway worker who claims that exposure to toxic chemicals, chemicals and other toxins has led to him to suffer from chronic health problems. He says his job required him to handle tie ties that were soaked with creosote and solvents. He also states that he used gloves treated with creosote.
A jury awarded a former railway employee $7.5 Million for his injuries related to creosote as well as other dangerous chemicals were in his environment while working. He filed a suit under the Federal Employers Liability Act claiming that the railroad did not provide him with the appropriate safety equipment.
Asbestos
Railroad workers can be exposed to a variety of chemicals which include welding fumes asbestos, diesel exhaust and silica. They are susceptible to a wide range of ailments and diseases. Lung cancer is one of the most frequent conditions, but other illnesses and injuries are also linked to railway work. A knowledgeable lawyer for railroads can analyze a case of a worker and assist him or her to seek the maximum amount of compensation that the worker is entitled to under federal law.
Benzene was banned in the United States over 20 years ago. However, it's still present in degreasers as well as solvents employed by railroad workers. It's a byproduct of diesel exhaust and can cause anemia. Some people have also been diagnosed with lymphoma, one of the types of cancer that affects the blood cells.
CSX Railroad Company has been sued by a variety of employees who claim their work exposed them to toxic substances. Eight lawsuits were filed during the year 2018. In one of these lawsuits, the widow of a Waycross man claimed that his job as a railroad machinist caused stomach cancer that led to his death in 2014. A number of other lawsuits allege exposure to diesel exhaust, benzene and creosote herbicides, weed killers and asbestos.
Diesel Exhaust
Diesel train fumes contain cancer-causing chemicals such as benzene. Benzene, a clear liquid that is flame-resistant, is used an lubricant and solvent. It is also present in diesel exhausts that railroad workers, such as engineers and machinists, are exposed to on a regular basis. Benzene can cause leukemia and cancer.
Creosote, coal tar, and other cancer-causing substances are exposed to railroad workers. Creosote, a thick oily liquid used to treat railroad ties is a known carcinogen. It is a known cancer-causing chemical that railroad workers are able to inhale. According to a study of 38 years that it is responsible for 40 percent of lung cancers in American railway workers.
Exposure to diesel exhaust could also increase the risk of multiple myeloma. This cancer affects the bone marrow and impacts the production of blood plasma. Diesel exhaust is also a source for particulate matter, which can reduce lung function and result in the death rate of chronic respiratory diseases, independent of smoking.
Hughes Law Offices can help you if you're a railroad worker or former railroad employee who was diagnosed with a blood cancer or another disease that could be caused by exposure to asbestos or benzene or other toxic materials 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.