A Railroad Cancer Lawyer Can Help Workers Sue For Blood Cancer
Railroad workers who are exposed to a wide range of carcinogenic chemicals on their job are exposed to significant health dangers. A railroad cancer lawyer can assist employees diagnosed with cancer or other chronic illnesses.
For example, CN railroad yard workers have been exposed for a long time to the wood-preservative molecule creosote and some have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Studies have linked the weedkiller, glyphosate to a higher lung cancer risk.
Benzene
The chemical benzene has a sweet, clear liquid smell. union pacific railroad lawsuits can be absorbed by the skin and quickly vaporizes. Benzene is a component in a wide variety of products that include lubricants and solvents. It can also be found in gasoline and diesel. The World Health Organization has classified benzene carcinogenic for humans. Exposure to benzene is associated with a variety of blood cancers, including acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) in children and chronic lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in adults.
Acute myelogenous lymphoma may cause a variety of problems in bone marrow and red blood cells as well as white blood cells. This can result in blood tumors that affect the immune system and causing severe side effects. It can also affect the nervous system and brain. Over 200,000 railroad workers may have AML or other cancers of the blood due to their exposure toxic chemicals on the job.
In the past railroad workers were exposed to creosote fumes, diesel fumes pesticides, herbicides and asbestos. These carcinogens were used in a wide range of railyard duties, such as maintaining track and other infrastructure. BNSF was required by Federal law to ensure that workers had adequate protection from these hazardous chemicals. This failure led to numerous cases of chronic and debilitating ailments. A knowledgeable lawyer can help you seek the compensation you deserve for your injuries under FELA The Federal Employers Liability Act.
Creosote
Creosote is often used on the wood that is treated by railroad workers. The harmful chemicals enter the skin and start to destroy cells. Exposure to harmful chemicals can cause blood cancers among railroad workers over time. The types of cancer vary from acute myeloid leukemia to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndrome and many more. Exposure to these chemicals can also cause lung, bladder and skin cancer.
Railroad lawsuits assert that the railroad did not inform its employees of the dangers and did not take measures to safeguard them. Additionally certain chemicals can be abrasive, and cause skin burns. Creosote-related symptoms include burning in the mouth and throat as well as the smell of smoke, stomach pain and a eruption of rash.
A recent case involves a railroad employee who claims exposure to chemicals, toxins and other toxins has led to him to suffer from chronic health problems. He claims his job required him handle ties soaked in creosote and solvents. He also states that he wore gloves treated with creosote.
A jury has awarded a former railroad employee $7.5 million for injuries related to creosote exposure as well as other hazardous chemicals he came in contact with while on the job. He filed a lawsuit under the Federal Employers Liability Act, contending that the railroad failed to provide him with proper safety equipment.
Asbestos
Railroad workers are exposed of chemicals, including welding fumes and diesel exhaust. They may also be exposed to asbestos or silica. This means that they are susceptible to many diseases and illnesses. Lung cancer is among the most frequent ailments but other ailments and injuries are also linked to railway jobs. A railroad lawyer who is well-versed about the law can evaluate a worker’s case and help them get the full amount of 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's a byproduct from diesel exhaust and can lead to anemia. People have also been diagnosed with lymphoma. which is a form 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 during the year 2018. In one of these lawsuits, the spouse of a Waycross man claimed that his work as a railroad machinist caused stomach cancer that led to his 2014 death. In a number of other lawsuits, the plaintiffs claim that they were exposed to diesel exhaust, creosote and benzene as well as herbicides, weedkillers and asbestos.
Diesel Exhaust
The fumes from diesel trains contain cancer-causing chemicals, such as benzene. The clear liquid Benzene that is easily flammable, is utilized as solvent and lubricant. It is also present in diesel exhaust that railroad workers, like engineers and machinists are regularly exposed to on an ongoing basis. Benzene is a carcinogen and exposure to it could cause blood system cancers.
Creosote as well as coal tar and other cancer-causing substances are exposed to railroad workers. Creosote is a thick oily liquid used to treat railroad ties. It is a recognized carcinogen that is inhaled by railroad workers, and is the cause of around 40 percent of lung cancers that occur among American railroad workers as per an analysis of 38 years.
Exposure to diesel exhaust can increase the risk of contracting multiple myeloma, which is a cancer that affects bone marrow and affects the production of blood plasma. Diesel exhaust is also a source for particulate matter, which can reduce lung function and contribute to chronic respiratory disease mortality, regardless of smoking.
Hughes Law Offices can help you if you're an employee of a railroad or a former railroad employee who was diagnosed with blood cancer, or another illness that may be caused by exposure to asbestos, benzene 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 (FELA) allows railroad employees to file claims for compensation when their employers are found to be negligent that causes an workplace illness.