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A Railroad Cancer Lawyer Can Help Workers Sue For Blood Cancer

Rail workers who are exposed carcinogenic chemicals at work face severe health risks. If they are diagnosed with cancer or other chronic illness, a dedicated railroad cancer lawyer can help to seek compensation from their employer.

For example, CN railroad yard workers have been exposed for years to the wood-preservative molecule creosote 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 has a clear liquid with a pleasant scent. It quickly evaporates in the air and can also be taken up by the skin.  union pacific railroad lawsuit  is used in a wide variety of products, including solvents and lubricants. It is also used in diesel fuel and gasoline. The World Health Organization lists benzene as a carcinogen for humans. The chemical has been linked to various types of blood cancers. These include acute myelogenous (AML) leukemia in children and chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), in adults.

Acute myelogenous lymphoma can cause changes in bone marrow and red blood cells, as well as white blood cells. This can cause blood tumors that can affect the immune system and have serious side negative effects. It can also affect the brain and nervous system. Over 200,000 railroad workers may have AML or other cancers of the blood due to their exposure harmful chemicals while on the job.

In the past railroad workers were exposed to diesel fumes, creosote, pesticides, herbicides, and asbestos. These carcinogens are used in many railyard tasks, including track maintenance and other infrastructure. BNSF was required by Federal law to ensure that workers had adequate protection from these hazardous chemicals. This failure resulted in numerous cases of chronic and debilitating illnesses. An attorney can help you claim compensation for your injuries according to FELA or 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 start to harm cells. Over time, a railroad worker could develop blood cancer because of exposure.  cancer lawsuit  can range from acute leukemia, myelodysplastic Syndrome and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma to acute myeloid cancer. These chemicals can also cause lung, skin and bladder cancer.

Railroad lawsuits assert that the railroad failed to warn workers about these risks and did not take any measures to protect them. In addition certain chemicals are abrasive and could cause skin burns. The symptoms of exposure to creosote are burning in the throat and mouth and throat, the smell of smoke, stomach pain and a rash.

A recent instance involves a railroad worker who claims his exposure chemicals and toxins caused him to develop chronic health problems. He claims his job required him handle ties soaked in solvents and creosote. He also says that he used gloves treated with creosote.

A jury awarded a former railroad worker $7.5 million for injuries resulting from exposure to creosote and other hazardous chemicals that he was exposed to when working. He filed an action under the Federal Employers Liability Act, contending that the railroad failed to provide him with the proper safety equipment.

Asbestos

Railroad workers are exposed to a range of chemicals such as welding fumes diesel exhaust, asbestos and silica. They are therefore at risk of contracting a broad range of diseases and disorders. Lung cancer is among the most frequent ailments but other ailments and injuries have also been linked to railway work. A knowledgeable railroad lawyer could evaluate a worker's case and assist him or her pursue the full amount of compensation to which they are entitled to under federal law.

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's a byproduct from diesel exhaust and can lead to anemia. Workers are also affected by lymphoma which is a cancer which affects blood cells.

CSX Railroad Company has been sued by a number of workers who claim that their work exposed them to toxic substances. Eight lawsuits were filed in 2018. In  Leukemia lawsuit  of these cases, the wife of a Waycross man claimed that his work as a machinist for the railroad was the cause of stomach cancer that caused his death in 2014. In other lawsuits the plaintiffs claim that they were exposed to creosote, diesel exhaust and benzene as well, as herbicides, weedkillers and asbestos.

Diesel Exhaust

Diesel train fumes are packed with cancer-causing chemicals. This includes benzene. It is a clear flammable liquid that is used in various solvents and lubricants. It is also found in diesel exhausts that railroad workers, such as engineers and machinists are regularly exposed to on an ongoing basis.  Bladder cancer lawsuit  can cause cancer and leukemia.

Other harmful substances to which railroad workers are exposed include creosote as well as coal tar. Creosote is a heavy oily liquid used to treat railroad tie is a known carcinogen. It is a cancer-causing chemical that railroad workers inhale. According to a 38-year study, it is responsible for 40% of lung cancers among American railroad workers.

Excessive exposure to diesel exhaust can also increase the risk for multiple myeloma. This cancer affects the bone-marrow and can affect the production of plasma. Diesel exhaust is also a source of particulate matter, which could reduce lung function and lead to chronic respiratory disease mortality independent of smoking.

Hughes Law Offices can help you if you are a railroad employee or former railroad employee who has been diagnosed as having blood cancer, or another illness that could have been 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 (FELA) allows railroad employees to submit claims for compensation if their employers are guilty of negligence that causes an disease.