5 Railroad Lawsuit Copd Lessons From The Professionals
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 significant health dangers. A lawyer who specializes in railroad cancer could help these employees who have been diagnosed with cancer or other chronic illnesses.
For example, CN railroad yard workers have been exposed for years to the wood-preservative creosote and some of them have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Research has connected the weedkiller, glyphosate, to an increased lung cancer risk.
Benzene
The chemical benzene has a sweet clear liquid smell. It can be absorbed by the skin, and then evaporates quickly. Benzene is a component in a variety of products that include lubricants and solvents. It is also used in diesel fuel and gasoline. The World Health Organization has classified benzene as a carcinogen for humans. Exposure to benzene is linked to a variety 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 and white blood cells to develop abnormal. This can lead to blood tumors that can affect the immune system and have serious side consequences. It can also affect the nervous system and brain. It is estimated that over 200 000 railroad workers are suffering with AML or other blood cancers that result from the exposure they receive from their jobs to harmful chemicals.
In the past, railroad workers were exposed to diesel fumes, as well as pesticides and creosote. These carcinogens were utilized in a wide range of railroad yard tasks, such as maintaining track and other infrastructure. BNSF was required under Federal law to ensure that workers were protected from these dangerous chemicals. This was a cause of numerous cases of long-term, painful disease. An attorney can help you claim compensation for your injuries in accordance with FELA which is also known as the Federal Employers Liability Act.
Creosote
Creosote is a common treatment for the wood that is treated by railroad workers. The harmful chemicals enter the skin and begin to harm cells. Over time, a worker on the railroad can develop blood cancer from exposure. The type of cancer could vary from acute myeloid lukemia to myelodysplastic disorder, non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and more. Exposure to these chemicals may also cause lung, bladder and skin cancer.
Railroad lawsuits claim that the railroad failed to inform workers of the dangers and did not take measures to protect them. Certain chemicals can also cause skin burns. The symptoms of exposure to creosote are burning in the throat and mouth as well as the smell of smoke stomach pain and rash.
Recent instance involves a railroad employee who claims exposure to chemicals, toxins and other toxins has led to him to suffer from chronic health problems. He says his job required him to work with ties that were soaked in creosote and solvents. He also claims that he was wearing gloves treated with creosote.
A jury awarded a former railroad employee $7.5 million for injuries related to creosote exposure as well as other hazardous chemicals he was exposed to while working on the job. He filed a lawsuit under the Federal Employers Liability Act claiming that the railroad did not provide him with proper safety equipment.
Asbestos
Railroad workers are exposed of chemicals, including welding fumes and diesel exhaust. They are also exposed asbestos or silica. Kidney cancer lawsuit are also susceptible to a diverse range of diseases and illnesses. Other illnesses and injuries are also linked to railway work. A railroad lawyer who is well-versed about the law can evaluate the case of a worker, and help them obtain the full amount of payment they are entitled under federal laws.
Benzene was banned in the United States over 20 years ago. However, it is still found in degreasers and solvents used by railroad workers. It is a by-product of diesel exhaust, and could cause anemia. Workers are also affected by lymphoma - a cancer that affects blood vessels.
CSX Railroad Company has been sued by a number of employees who claim their jobs exposed them toxic substances. Eight were filed in the year 2018. In one of these lawsuits, the widow of Waycross man claimed that his job as a railroad machinist caused stomach cancer which led to his death in 2014. A number 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 flammable, is used as solvent and lubricant. It is also found in diesel exhaust, which railway workers like conductors and engineers are exposed to regularly. Benzene can cause leukemia and cancer.
Creosote as well as coal tar and other cancer-causing substances are also exposed to railroad workers. Creosote is a heavy oily liquid used to treat railroad ties is a recognized carcinogen. It is a known carcinogen that is breathed in by railroad workers, and is the cause of around 40 percent of lung cancers in American railroad workers in an investigation that lasted for 38 years.
Exposure to diesel exhaust could increase the risk of getting multiple myeloma, which is a cancer that affects the bone marrow and impacts the production of blood plasma. Diesel exhaust is also a source of particulate matter, which could reduce lung function and cause chronic respiratory disease mortality, independent of smoking.
Hughes Law Offices can help you if you are an employee of a railroad or a former railroad employee who has been diagnosed as having blood cancer or another disease, that could be caused by exposure to asbestos, benzene 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 allows railroad workers to seek compensation from their employers when they were negligent and caused an occupational illness.