A Railroad Cancer Lawyer Can Help Workers Sue For Blood Cancer
Rail employees who are exposed to carcinogenic chemical substances at work are exposed to severe health dangers. A railroad cancer lawyer can help these employees who have been diagnosed with cancer, or any other chronic illness.
For instance, CN rail yard workers have been exposed to creosote, a wood preservative, for decades and have even been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Studies have also linked the weedkiller, glyphosate, to an increased risk of lung cancer.
Benzene
The chemical benzene is a clear liquid with a pleasant scent. It quickly evaporates in the air, and is also taken up by the skin. Benzene is present in various products, like solvents and lubricants. It is also found in diesel fuel and gasoline. The World Health Organization has classified benzene as a carcinogen for humans. Benzene exposure has been associated with a variety of blood cancers including acute myelogenous lukemia (AML) in children, and chronic lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in adults.
union pacific railroad lawsuits can cause a variety of problems in bone marrow and red blood cells and also white blood cells. This could lead to blood tumors, affecting the immune system and causing serious adverse effects. It can also affect the brain and nervous system. It is estimated that more than 200,000 railroad workers are living with AML or other blood cancers caused by the exposure they receive from their jobs to harmful chemicals.
In the past, railroad employees were exposed to diesel fumes, as well as creosote and pesticides. These carcinogens were used in a range of railyard tasks such as the maintenance of track and other infrastructure. BNSF had a duty under Federal law to provide workers with adequate protection from these dangerous chemicals. This negligence led to numerous cases of long-term and chronic disease. A competent lawyer can help you pursue the compensation you deserve for your injuries under FELA the Federal Employers Liability Act.
Creosote
Creosote is a common treatment for wood treated by railroad workers. The toxic chemicals seep into the skin and begin to harm cells. Over time, a worker on the railroad can develop blood cancer because of exposure. Cancers can range from acute leukemia myelodysplastic Syndrome and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma to acute myeloid cancer. Exposure to these chemicals could also cause lung, bladder and skin cancers.
Railroad lawsuits assert that the railroad failed to warn workers about these risks 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 smoking, a sour smell stomach pain, and a eruption of rash.
Recent case involves a railway worker who claims that exposure to toxins, chemicals and other toxins has caused him to suffer from chronic health problems. He claims his job requires him to use ties soaked in solvents and creosote. He also claimed to wear gloves that were treated with creosote.
A jury awarded a former railroad worker $7.5 million for injuries caused by exposure to creosote as well as other hazardous chemicals that he was exposed to while on the job. He filed a lawsuit under the Federal Employers Liability Act, asserting that the railroad did not provide him with adequate safety equipment.
Asbestos
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of chemicals, including welding fumes and diesel exhaust. They might also be exposed to asbestos or silica. They are thus susceptible to a diverse variety of illnesses and disorders. Other ailments and injuries are also linked to railway work. A railroad lawyer who is knowledgeable about the law can evaluate the case of a worker, and help them get the full benefits they are entitled to under federal law.
Benzene was banned in the United States over 20 years ago. However, it is still present in degreasers and solvents used by railroad workers. It's a byproduct of diesel exhaust, and may cause anemia. Some people have also been diagnosed with lymphoma. a type of cancer that affects blood cells.
CSX Railroad Company has been sued by a variety of employees who claim that their work exposed them substances. Eight lawsuits were filed in 2018. In one of these lawsuits, the wife of a Waycross man claimed his work as a machinist on the railroad caused stomach cancer that led to his death in 2014. In a number of 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. Benzene, a clear liquid that is easily flammable, is utilized as an lubricant and solvent. It is also present in diesel exhaust, which railroad workers, including engineers and machinists, are exposed to on a regular basis. Benzene is a carcinogen and exposure to it can cause leukemia and blood system cancers.
Creosote and coal tar as well as other cancer-causing chemicals are exposed to railroad workers. Creosote, an oily liquid that is used to treat railroad ties, is a known carcinogen. It is a known cancer-causing substance that railroad workers can inhale. According to a study that ran for 38 years, it is responsible for 40 percent of lung cancers that occur among American railroad workers.
The exposure to diesel exhaust could increase the risk of multiple myeloma. The cancer affects the bone-marrow and may affect the production of plasma. Diesel exhaust can also be 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 a railroad employee or former railroad employee who was diagnosed with blood cancer, or a different disease 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 a knowledgeable railroad lawyer. The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) allows railroad employees to submit claims for compensation if their employers are guilty of negligence which causes an workplace disease.