A Railroad Cancer Lawyer Can Help Workers Sue For Blood Cancer
Railroad employees exposed to a variety of carcinogenic chemicals while on their jobs face serious health risk. A lawyer for cancer of the railroad can assist these employees who are diagnosed with cancer or any other chronic illness.
For example, CN railroad yard workers have been exposed for decades to the wood-preservative creosote and a few have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Studies have linked the weedkiller, glyphosate with an increase in lung cancer risk.
Benzene
The chemical benzene has a sweet, clear liquid smell. It evaporates quickly in air and can also be inhaled through the skin. Benzene is used in a variety of products such as lubricants and solvents. It is also present in gasoline and diesel fuel. The World Health Organization has classified benzene as a carcinogen for humans. Benzene has been linked to a number of types of blood cancers. These include acute myelogenous (AML) leukemia in children and chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in adults.
Acute myelogenous lymphoma can cause abnormalities in bone marrow and red blood cells and also white blood cells. This could lead to blood tumors that affect the immune system and causing severe adverse effects. It can also affect your nervous system and brain. More than 200,000 railroad workers could have AML or other blood cancers because of their exposure to toxic chemicals on the job.
In the past railroad workers were exposed to creosote, diesel fumes, pesticides, herbicides and asbestos. These carcinogens were used in a wide range of railyard tasks, such as maintaining track and other infrastructure. BNSF was required by Federal law to ensure that workers were protected against these harmful chemicals. This oversight led to numerous instances of debilitating and chronic illnesses. A lawyer can help seek compensation for your damages in accordance with FELA or the Federal Employers Liability Act.
Creosote
Railroad workers frequently touch wood that has been treated with creosote. The toxic chemicals penetrate the skin and begin to damage cells. Exposure to toxic chemicals could cause blood cancer among railroad workers over time. The cancer can be anything from acute myeloidleukemia to myelodysplastic disorder, non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and many more. Exposure to these chemicals could also cause lung, bladder and skin cancer.
Railroad lawsuits claim that the railroad did not inform its employees of these risks and did not take measures to safeguard the workers. Additionally certain chemicals are abrasive and can cause burns to the skin. Creosote can trigger stomach pain, stomach ache stomach burning, and pimple.
Recent incident involves a railroad worker who claims that exposure to toxins, chemicals, and other toxins has caused him chronic health problems. He claims his job requires him to use ties soaked in solvents and creosote. He also said he was wearing gloves that were treated with creosote.
A jury has awarded an ex-railroad worker $7.5 million for his injuries from exposure to creosote and other hazardous chemicals that he was exposed to while on the job. 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 of chemicals, including diesel exhaust and welding fumes. They might also be exposed asbestos or silica. They are therefore at risk of contracting a broad range of ailments and diseases. Other ailments and injuries 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 them pursue the full benefits they are entitled to under federal laws.
Benzene was banned in the United States over 20 years ago. However, it's still present in degreasers and solvents employed by railroad workers. It's a byproduct of diesel exhaust, and may cause anemia. Some people have also been diagnosed with lymphoma. one of the types of cancer that affects blood cells.
CSX Railroad Company has been sued by a variety of workers who claim that their work exposed them to toxic substances. Eight lawsuits were filed in 2018. In one of these lawsuits, the spouse of a Waycross man claimed that his job as a machinist for the railroad caused stomach cancer, which resulted in his 2014 death. class action lawsuit against union pacific railroad of other lawsuits allege exposure to diesel exhaust, benzene, creosote, herbicides, weed killers, and asbestos.
Diesel Exhaust
Diesel train fumes contain cancer-causing chemicals, such as benzene. It is a clear, flammable liquid that is utilized in a variety of solvents and lubricants. It is also found in diesel exhaust, which railway workers like conductors, engineers, and machinists are exposed to frequently. Benzene is a carcinogen and exposure to it could cause leukemia and blood system cancers.
Creosote as well as coal tar and other cancer-causing chemicals are exposed to railroad workers. Creosote, a thick oily liquid that is used to treat railroad ties is a recognized carcinogen. It is a well-known cancer-causing chemical that railroad workers are able to inhale. According to a study that ran for 38 years it is responsible for around 40 percent of lung cancers among American railway workers.
Excessive exposure to diesel exhaust can also increase the risk for multiple myeloma. This cancer affects bone marrow and may affect the production of plasma. Diesel exhaust can also be an source of particulate matter which can result in chronic respiratory diseases mortality 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 may be caused by exposure to benzene, asbestos, or other harmful workplace substances, call Hughes Law Offices today to discuss your case with a knowledgeable railroad attorney. The Federal Employers Liability Act allows railroad workers to claim compensation if their employers are negligent and have caused an illness in the workplace.