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A Railroad Cancer Lawyer Can Help Workers Sue For Blood Cancer

Rail employees who are exposed to carcinogenic chemicals while at work face severe health risk. If these employees are diagnosed with cancer or other chronic illness, a dedicated railroad cancer lawyer can assist the injured to obtain compensation from their employer.

For instance, CN rail yard workers have been exposed to the wood preservative creosote for decades and have even been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Similarly, studies link the weedkiller glyphosate with an increased risk of lung cancer.

Benzene

The chemical benzene is an aqueous liquid that has a sweet odor. It is absorbed by the skin and vaporizes quickly. The chemical is used in a wide variety of products, including solvents and lubricants. It is also found in diesel fuel and gasoline. The World Health Organization lists benzene as a carcinogen for humans. Benzene has been linked to a variety of blood cancers. This includes acute myelogenous (AML) leukemia in children, and chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in adults.

Acute myelogenous cancer can cause changes in bone marrow and red blood cells as well as white blood cells. This can result in blood tumors that affect the immune system and may cause serious side consequences. It can also affect the brain and nervous system. It is estimated that nearly 200,000 railroad employees are living with AML or other blood cancers due to the exposure they receive from their jobs to harmful chemicals.

In Esophageal cancer lawsuit , railroad employees were exposed to diesel fumes, as well as pesticides and creosote. These carcinogens were employed in a range of railyard jobs such as the maintenance of track and other infrastructure. BNSF was required under Federal law to give workers adequate protection from these harmful chemicals. This negligence led to numerous cases of long-term and chronic disease. A lawyer can help you claim compensation for your injuries according to FELA, or the Federal Employers Liability Act.

Creosote

Creosote is often used on the wood that is treated by railroad workers. The toxic chemicals penetrate the skin and begin to damage cells. Exposure to toxic chemicals could cause blood cancers among railroad workers over time. The type of cancer could be anything from acute myeloidleukemia to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndrome and many more. Exposure to these chemicals can also cause lung, bladder and skin cancers.

Railroad lawsuits assert that the railroad failed to warn employees about the dangers and didn't take the necessary steps to safeguard them. Certain chemicals could also cause skin burns. Creosote may cause stomach pain, stomach ache, stomach burning, and skin rash.

A recent case involves a railroad employee who claims that his exposure to chemicals and toxins caused him to suffer from chronic health problems. The worker claims his job required him to work with ties that were soaked in creosote and solvents. He claims he also used gloves that were treated with creosote.

A jury awarded an ex-railroad employee $7.5 million for his injuries resulting from exposure to creosote and other dangerous chemicals that he was exposed to while on the job. He filed an action under the Federal Employers Liability Act, claiming the railroad did not provide him with proper safety equipment.

Asbestos

Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of chemicals including welding fumes and diesel exhaust. They might also be exposed asbestos or silica. They are thus at risk of contracting a broad variety of illnesses and disorders. Other injuries and illnesses can also be attributed to railroad work. A knowledgeable railroad lawyer could evaluate a worker's case and assist him or her to seek the maximum amount of compensation to which the worker is entitled to under federal law.

Benzene is an ingredient that was banned in the United States 20 years ago however it is still found in degreasers and solvents used by railroad workers. It's a by-product from diesel exhaust and can cause anemia. Workers have also been diagnosed with lymphoma, an illness that affects blood cells.

CSX Railroad Company has been sued by a variety of employees who claim their jobs exposed them toxic substances. Eight lawsuits were filed during 2018. In one of these cases, the widow of the Waycross man claimed that his work as a machinist for the railroad was the cause of stomach cancer that 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, including benzene. Benzene is a clear, flammable liquid that is used in various solvents and lubricants. It is also found in diesel exhaust that railroad workers, such as engineers and machinists are exposed to on a daily basis. Benzene can cause cancer and leukemia.

Creosote, coal tar and other cancer-causing substances are exposed to railroad workers. Creosote can be described as a thick, oily liquid that is used to treat railroad ties. It is a well-known cancer-causing chemical that railroad workers are able to inhale. According to a study of 38 years it's responsible for around 40 percent of lung cancers in American railroad workers.

Exposure to diesel exhaust may increase the risk of multiple myeloma. This cancer affects the bone-marrow and may affect the production of plasma. Diesel exhaust can also be a source of particulate matter that could cause chronic respiratory diseases and death regardless of smoking.

If you are a former or current railroad worker who was diagnosed with a blood cancer or a different illness that could be caused due to exposure to benzene asbestos, or other harmful workplace substances, call Hughes Law Offices today to discuss your case with an experienced railroad attorney. The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) allows railroad employees to file claims for compensation when their employers are guilty of negligence that results in a workplace illness.