A Railroad Cancer Lawyer Can Help Workers Sue For Blood Cancer
Railroad workers who are exposed to a wide range of carcinogenic chemicals on working sites face significant health dangers. A railroad cancer lawyer can assist employees diagnosed with cancer or any other chronic illness.
For instance, CN railroad yard workers have been exposed for many years to the wood-preservative creosote, and some have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Studies have also linked the weedkiller glyphosate with an increased risk of lung cancer.
Benzene
The chemical benzene is an aqueous liquid with a pleasant scent. It can be absorbed through the skin and vaporizes quickly. Benzene can be found in numerous products, including solvents and lubricants. It is also present in gasoline and diesel fuel. The World Health Organization lists benzene as a carcinogen to humans. It has been linked with a variety of blood cancers including acute myelogenous (AML) leukemia in children, and chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in adults.
Acute myelogenous lymphoma can cause bone marrow red blood cells, as well as white blood cells to develop abnormal. This can lead to blood tumors that affect the immune system and may cause serious side consequences. It can also affect your brain and nervous system. More than 200,000 railroad workers could suffer from AML or other blood cancers because of their exposure to harmful chemicals while on the job.
In the past railroad workers were exposed to creosote, diesel fumes, pesticides, herbicides, and asbestos. These carcinogens are used in many railyard tasks such as track maintenance and other infrastructure. BNSF was required by federal law to shield workers from these harmful chemicals. This omission led to a number of cases of debilitating, long-term diseases. A competent lawyer can assist you pursue the compensation you deserve for your injuries under FELA The Federal Employers Liability Act.
Creosote
Railroad workers frequently touch wood that has been treated with creosote. The toxic chemicals seep into the skin and begin to damage cells. Over time, a railroad worker may develop blood cancer from exposure. The cancer may vary from acute myeloid lukemia to myelodysplastic and non-Hodgkin's disease and many more. These chemicals can cause lung, skin and bladder cancer.
Railroad lawsuits claim that the railroad failed to warn employees about the dangers and did not take steps to safeguard the workers. Certain chemicals can also cause skin burns. Creosote-related symptoms include burning in the mouth and throat smoking, a sour smell stomach pain, and a skin rash.
A recent case involves a railroad worker who claims his exposure toxic chemicals and chemicals led him to suffer from chronic health problems. He says his job required him to handle the ties which were soaked in creosote and solvents. He also says that he used gloves treated with creosote.
A jury has awarded a former railway worker $7.5 Million for injuries from creosote, as well as other hazardous chemicals were ingested while working. He filed a suit under the Federal Employers Liability Act claiming that the railroad did not provide him with the proper safety equipment.
Asbestos
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of chemicals, including diesel exhaust and welding fumes. They could also be exposed to asbestos or silica. They are thus susceptible to a wide variety of illnesses and disorders. Other ailments and injuries are also a result of railroad work. A knowledgeable railroad lawyer can assess the case of a worker and help to pursue the maximum amount of compensation to which is their right 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 lead to anemia. Workers have also been affected by lymphoma - an illness that affects blood vessels.
A number of lawsuits have been filed against CSX Railroad Company by workers who claim their work exposed them to toxic substances. Eight lawsuits were filed in the year 2018. In one of these cases, the widow of a Waycross man claimed that his work as a machinist for the railroad caused stomach cancer and resulted in his death in 2014. Other lawsuits claim exposure to diesel exhaust creosote, benzene, creosote herbicides, weed killers, and asbestos.
Diesel Exhaust
The fumes from diesel trains are packed with cancer-causing chemicals, such as benzene. cancer lawsuit , a clear liquid that is easily flammable, is utilized as a solvent and lubricant. It is also present in diesel exhaust, which railroad workers, such as engineers and machinists conductors are exposed to frequently. Benzene can cause leukemia and cancer.
Creosote and coal tar as well as other cancer-causing substances are exposed to railroad workers. Creosote is a heavy oily liquid used to treat railroad ties is a known carcinogen. It is a cancer-causing substance that railroad workers are able to inhale. According to a 38 year study that it is responsible for about 40% of lung cancers among American railway workers.
Exposure to diesel exhaust could increase the risk of developing multiple myeloma. This cancer affects bone marrow and affects the production of blood plasma. Diesel exhaust is also a source for particulate matter, which could reduce lung function and lead to chronic respiratory disease mortality, regardless of smoking.
Hughes Law Offices can help you if you are an employee of a railroad or a former railroad employee who was diagnosed with a blood cancer, or another disease that could have been caused by exposure to asbestos or benzene or other harmful substances in the workplace. Contact Hughes Law Offices to discuss your case today with an experienced railroad lawyer. The Federal Employers Liability Act allows railroad workers to claim compensation if their employers have been negligent and caused an occupational illness.
