A Railroad Cancer Lawyer Can Help Workers Sue For Blood Cancer
Rail workers who are exposed to carcinogenic chemicals at work face grave health risk. A lawyer for cancer of the railroad can help employees who have been diagnosed with cancer, or any other chronic illness.
For instance, 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 linked the weedkiller, glyphosate, to an increased lung cancer risk.
Benzene
The chemical benzene has a sweet, clear liquid scent. It evaporates quickly in air, and is also taken in through the skin. Benzene is used in a myriad of products that include lubricants and solvents. It is also used in gasoline and diesel fuel. The World Health Organization has classified the carcinogenicity of benzene for humans. The exposure to benzene has been associated with various types of blood cancers including acute myelogenous lukemia (AML) in children and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in adults.
Acute myelogenous lymphoma can cause bone marrow red blood cells, the bone marrow and white blood cells to develop abnormal. This can lead to blood tumors, affecting the immune system and causing severe negative side effects. It can also affect the brain and nervous system. It is estimated that around 200,000 railroad employees are living with AML or other blood cancers due to the work-related exposure they endure to harmful chemicals.
In the past railroad workers were exposed to creosote, diesel fumes, herbicides, pesticides and asbestos. These carcinogens are employed in many railyard tasks including track maintenance as well as other infrastructure. BNSF was required under Federal law to ensure that workers were protected against these harmful chemicals. Bladder cancer lawsuit was a cause of numerous cases of chronic and painful disease. A skilled lawyer could help you seek compensation for your damages under FELA The Federal Employers Liability Act.
Creosote
Railroad workers frequently touch wood that has been treated with creosote. The toxic chemicals can penetrate the skin and begin to harm cells. Over time, a railroad worker may develop blood cancer as a result of exposure. The cancer may range from acute myeloid leukemia to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndrome and more. Exposure to these chemicals may cause bladder, lung and skin cancers.
Railroad lawsuits allege that the railroad failed to inform workers of these risks and failed to take steps to safeguard the workers. Some of these chemicals can cause skin burns. Symptoms of creosote exposure include burning in the throat and mouth as well as the smell of smoke, stomach pain and a eruption of rash.
A recent case involves a railroad employee who claims his exposure to toxic chemicals and chemicals led him to suffer from chronic health issues. He claims that his job required him handle ties soaked in creosote and solvents. He also said he was wearing gloves that were treated with creosote.
A jury awarded an ex-railway worker $7.5 Million for his injuries related to creosote as well as other dangerous chemicals were in his environment during his work. He filed a suit under the Federal Employers Liability Act claiming that the railroad failed to provide him with the right safety equipment.
Asbestos
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of chemicals which include welding fumes diesel exhaust, asbestos and silica. They are at risk of a wide range of diseases and illnesses. Other injuries and illnesses can also be attributed to railway work. A railroad lawyer who is well-versed about the law may be able to assess the case of a worker, and help to 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 found in degreasers and solvents employed by railroad workers. It's a byproduct of diesel exhaust, and can cause anemia. Workers have also been diagnosed with lymphoma. a type of cancer that affects the blood cells.
CSX Railroad Company has been sued by a variety of workers who claim that their jobs exposed them toxic substances. Eight lawsuits were filed in the year 2018. In one of these lawsuits, the spouse of a Waycross man claimed his work as a machinist for the railroad caused stomach cancer, which led to his death in 2014. In other lawsuits, plaintiffs claim exposure to diesel exhaust creosote, benzene, creosote herbicides, weed killers, and asbestos.
Diesel Exhaust
The diesel train fumes contain cancer-causing chemicals such as benzene. The clear liquid Benzene that is easily flammable, is utilized as an lubricant and solvent. It can also be found in diesel exhaust, which railroad workers, such as engineers and machinists conductors are exposed to frequently. Benzene can cause leukemia and cancer.
Creosote, coal tar and other cancer-causing chemicals are exposed to railroad workers. Creosote, an oily liquid used to treat railroad tie is a known carcinogen. It is a well-known cancer-causing substance that railroad workers inhale. According to a 38-year study, it is responsible for around 40 percent of lung cancers in American railway workers.
Excessive exposure to diesel exhaust can increase the risk of multiple myeloma. This cancer affects the bone-marrow and can impact the production of plasma. Diesel exhaust is also a source of particulate matter, which can reduce lung function and lead to mortality from chronic respiratory diseases, regardless of smoking.
Hughes Law Offices can help you if you are a railroad worker or former railroad employee who has been diagnosed with blood cancer, or a different disease that could be caused by exposure to asbestos, benzene or other toxic 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 make claims for compensation when their employers are found to be negligent that results in a workplace disease.