A Railroad Cancer Lawyer Can Help Workers Sue For Blood Cancer
Rail workers who are exposed to carcinogenic chemicals while at work face significant health dangers. A lawyer for cancer of the railroad can help these employees who have been diagnosed with cancer, or other chronic illnesses.
For instance, CN rail yard workers have been exposed to creosote wood preservative for years and have even been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Research has found a link between the weedkiller glyphosate to a higher lung cancer risk.
Benzene
The chemical benzene is sweet and has a clear liquid smell. It quickly evaporates in the air and can also be absorbed through the skin. Benzene is found in numerous products, including solvents and lubricants. It is also found in gasoline and diesel. The World Health Organization has classified the carcinogenicity of benzene for humans. Benzene exposure has been linked to several types of blood cancers, including acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) in children, and chronic lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in adults.
Acute myelogenous Leukemia can cause bone marrow red blood cells, as well as white blood cells to develop abnormal. This can lead to blood tumors, which can affect the immune system and causing severe negative side effects. It can also affect the nervous system and brain. It is estimated that nearly 200 000 railroad workers are suffering with AML or other blood cancers that result from the exposure they receive from their jobs to toxic chemicals.
In the past railroad workers were exposed to creosote, diesel fumes, pesticides, herbicides and asbestos. These carcinogens can be found in many railyard tasks including track maintenance as well as other infrastructure. BNSF was mandated by federal law to safeguard workers from these dangerous chemicals. This failure resulted in numerous cases of long term and painful illnesses. A lawyer can assist you to seek compensation for your damages in accordance with FELA, or the Federal Employers Liability Act.
Creosote
Creosote is often used on the wood that is treated by railroad workers. The toxic chemicals soak into the skin and begin to damage cells. Over time, a railroad worker may develop blood cancer as a result of exposure. The type of cancer could be anything from acute myeloidleukemia to myelodysplastic syndrome, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and more. These chemicals can also cause lung, skin and bladder cancers.
Railroad lawsuits claim that the railroad didn't warn employees about the dangers and did not take 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, the smell of smoke, stomach pain and a eruption of rash.
Recent incident involves a railroad worker who claims exposure to toxins, chemicals, and other toxins has brought his chronic health issues. He claims that his job required him to work with ties that were soaked with solvents and creosote. He also said that he wore gloves treated with creosote.
A jury has awarded an ex-railway worker $7.5 Million for his injuries relating to creosote and other chemicals that were ingested while working. He filed a suit under the Federal Employers Liability Act claiming that the railroad did not provide him with proper safety equipment.
Asbestos
Railroad workers could be exposed to a range of chemicals, including welding fumes, diesel exhaust, asbestos and silica. They are thus susceptible to a diverse range of ailments and diseases. Lung cancer is among the most common conditions, but other illnesses and injuries have also been associated with railway work. A knowledgeable lawyer for railroads can analyze a case of a worker and help to pursue the full amount of compensation that the worker is entitled to under federal law.
Benzene is an ingredient that was banned in the United States 20 years ago, but it's still found in solvents and degreasers used by railroad workers. It is a by-product of diesel exhaust, and may cause anemia. Workers are also affected by lymphoma - cancer that affects blood vessels.
A number of lawsuits have been filed against CSX Railroad Company by workers who claim their job exposed them to harmful substances. Eight were filed in the year 2018. In one of these cases, the wife of the Waycross man claimed that his work as a machinist on the railroad caused stomach cancer and caused his death in 2014. Multiple myeloma lawsuit of other lawsuits allege exposure to diesel exhaust, benzene and creosote herbicides, weed killers, and asbestos.
Diesel Exhaust
The diesel train fumes contain cancer-causing chemicals such as benzene. It is a clear liquid that is easily flammable, is utilized as an oil solvent and as a lubricant. It is also present in diesel exhaust which railroad workers, like engineers and machinists, are exposed to on a regular basis. Benzene is a carcinogen, and exposure to it could cause blood system cancers.
Creosote, coal tar, and other cancer-causing chemicals are exposed to railroad workers. Creosote is a thick oily liquid used to treat railroad ties. It is a known cancer-causing chemical that railroad workers can inhale. According to a study of 38 years that it is responsible for around 40 percent of lung cancers among American railway workers.
Exposure to diesel exhaust may also increase the risk of multiple myeloma. The cancer affects bone marrow and may affect the production of plasma. Diesel exhaust is also a source of particulate matter, which could reduce lung function and cause the death rate of chronic respiratory diseases, regardless of smoking.
If you are a current or former railroad worker who has been diagnosed with a blood cancer or a different disease that could be triggered by exposure to benzene asbestos, or other toxic workplace substances, call Hughes Law Offices today to discuss your case with an experienced railroad lawyer. The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) allows railroad employees to submit claims for compensation if their employers are guilty of negligence that causes an disease.