The Good And Bad About Railroad Lawsuit Copd

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 grave health risk. A lawyer for railroad cancer can assist employees diagnosed with cancer, or other chronic illnesses.





For example, CN rail yard workers have been exposed to creosote, a wood preservative, for decades, and some have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Similar to this, research has linked the weedkiller glyphosate with an increased risk of lung cancer.

Benzene

The chemical benzene emits a sweet, clear liquid smell. It evaporates quickly in air, and is also taken up by the skin. Benzene is found in numerous products, including solvents and lubricants. It can also be found in gasoline and diesel. The World Health Organization has classified benzene as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene has been linked to several types of blood cancers such as acute myelogenous lymphoma (AML) in children, and chronic lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in adults.

Acute myelogenous cancer can cause a variety of problems in bone marrow and red blood cells, and also white blood cells. This can cause blood tumors that affect the immune system and causing severe negative side effects. It can also affect your nervous system and brain. Over 200,000 railroad employees could suffer from AML or other cancers of the blood due to their exposure toxic chemicals on the job.

In the past railroad workers were exposed to creosote fumes, diesel fumes herbicides, pesticides and asbestos. These carcinogens are employed in a variety of railyard activities, including track maintenance and other infrastructure. BNSF had a duty under Federal law to ensure that workers had adequate protection from these hazardous chemicals. This failure resulted in numerous cases of long-term, chronic illnesses. An attorney can help you get compensation for your losses according to FELA which is also known as the Federal Employers Liability Act.

Creosote

Creosote is commonly used on the wood that is treated by railroad workers. The toxic chemicals soak into the skin and start to harm cells. Over time, a railroad worker may develop blood cancer due to exposure. Cancers can range from acute leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma and myelodysplastic Syndrome to acute myeloid cancer. These chemicals can cause lung, skin and bladder cancer.

Railroad lawsuits assert that the railroad failed to warn workers about these risks and didn't take the necessary measures to protect the workers. Certain chemicals could also cause skin burns. Creosote can cause stomach discomfort, stomach pain, stomach burning, and a itchy rash.

A recent case involves a railroad employee who claims that his exposure to chemicals and toxins led him to develop chronic health issues. He claims that his job required him to work with ties that were soaked in creosote and solvents. He also said that he used gloves treated with creosote.

A jury awarded an ex-railroad employee $7.5 million for injuries caused by exposure to creosote as well as other hazardous chemicals that he was exposed to 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 such as welding fumes diesel exhaust, asbestos and silica. As a result, they are susceptible to many diseases and disorders. Lung cancer is one of the most common conditions however, other diseases and injuries have been linked to railway jobs. A knowledgeable railroad lawyer can assess the case of a worker and assist him or her seek the maximum amount of compensation the worker is entitled to under federal law.

lung cancer lawsuit from smoking is one of the chemicals that was banned in the United States 20 years ago, but it's still found in degreasers, solvents and solvents used by railroad workers. It's a byproduct from diesel exhaust, and can cause anemia. Workers have also been diagnosed with lymphoma, an illness that affects the 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 the year 2018. In one of these lawsuits, the widow of Waycross man claimed that his work as a machinist for the railroad caused stomach cancer, which resulted in his death in 2014. In several 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 from diesel trains contain cancer-causing chemicals like benzene. Benzene, a clear liquid that is easily flammable, is utilized as solvent and lubricant. It is also present 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 blood system leukemia and cancers.

Other cancer-causing substances to which railroad workers are exposed include creosote and coal tar. Creosote, a fatty liquid used to treat railroad tie is a known carcinogen. It is a cancer-causing substance that railroad workers inhale. According to a 38 year study, it is responsible for 40 percent of lung cancers in American railway workers.

Excessive exposure to diesel exhaust may also increase the risk of developing multiple myeloma, which is a cancer that affects bone marrow and affects the production of blood plasma. Diesel exhaust can also be a source for particulate matter, which can lead to deaths from chronic respiratory illnesses without smoking.

Hughes Law Offices can help you if you're an employee of a railroad or a former railroad employee who was diagnosed with a blood cancer, or a different disease, that could be caused by exposure to asbestos or benzene or other toxic substances in the workplace. Contact Hughes Law Offices to discuss your case with a knowledgeable railroad lawyer. The Federal Employers Liability Act allows railroad workers to claim compensation when their employers have been negligent and cause an occupational illness.