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A Railroad Cancer Lawyer Can Help Workers Sue For Blood Cancer

Railroad workers who are exposed to a wide range of carcinogenic substances on their jobs face serious health dangers. A lawyer who specializes in railroad cancer could help employees who have been diagnosed with cancer or any other chronic illness.

For instance, CN rail yard workers have been exposed creosote wood preservative for years and have even 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 clear liquid that has a sweet odor. It evaporates quickly in the air, and is also taken up by the skin. Benzene is found in many products, such as solvents and lubricants. It is also present in diesel fuel and gasoline. The World Health Organization lists benzene as carcinogenic to humans. Benzene exposure has been linked to a variety of blood cancers such as acute myelogenous lymphoma (AML) in children, and chronic lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in adults.

Acute myelogenous lymphoma may cause abnormalities in the bone marrow and red blood cells and also white blood cells. This can lead to blood tumors, which can affect the immune system and causing serious adverse effects. It can also affect the nervous system and brain. Over 200,000 railroad employees could suffer from AML or other blood cancers due to their exposure toxic chemicals on the job.

In the past, railroad workers were exposed to diesel fumes as well as pesticides and creosote. These carcinogens are used in a variety of railyard jobs such as track maintenance and other infrastructure. BNSF was required by federal law to protect workers from these harmful chemicals. This lack of protection led to many cases of long-term and chronic illness. A lawyer can assist you to seek compensation for your damages in accordance with FELA, or the Federal Employers Liability Act.

Creosote

Railroad workers are often able to touch wood that has been treated with creosote. The toxic chemicals seep into the skin and begin to harm cells. Exposure to toxic chemicals can cause blood cancers among railroad workers over time. The type of cancer could vary from acute myeloid leukemia to myelodysplastic syndrome, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and more. Exposure to these chemicals can cause bladder, lung and skin cancers.

Railroad lawsuits claim that the railroad did not inform its employees of the dangers and did not take measures to safeguard them. Certain chemicals could cause skin burns. The signs of exposure to creosote include burning in the throat and mouth, the smell of smoke, stomach pain and a skin rash.

A recent case involves a railroad employee who claims exposure to chemicals and toxins caused him to develop chronic health issues. class action lawsuit against norfolk southern railroad says his job required him to work with the ties which were soaked in creosote and solvents. He also claims that he was wearing gloves treated with creosote.

A jury awarded an ex-railway employee $7.5 Million for injuries caused by creosote and other hazardous chemicals he was exposed to while working. He filed a lawsuit 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 variety of chemicals that include welding fumes, asbestos, diesel exhaust and silica. They are susceptible to a wide range of diseases and illnesses. Other illnesses and injuries are also connected to railway work. A knowledgeable lawyer for railroads can analyze a case of a worker and assist him or her seek the maximum amount of compensation to which he or she is 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 by-product from diesel exhaust, and can cause anemia. People have also been diagnosed with lymphoma, an illness that affects the blood cells.

A number of lawsuits have been filed against CSX Railroad Company by workers who claim their job exposed to harmful substances. Eight lawsuits were filed in the year 2018. In one 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. Other lawsuits claim exposure to diesel exhaust, benzene, creosote, herbicides, weed killers and asbestos.

Diesel Exhaust

The exhaust fumes from diesel trains are packed with cancer-causing chemicals, including benzene. The clear liquid Benzene that is inflammable, is used as solvent and lubricant. It is also found in diesel exhaust that railway workers like engineers and machinists conductors are regularly exposed to. Benzene is a carcinogen, and exposure to it could cause blood system leukemia and cancers.

Other cancer-causing substances that railroad workers are exposed include creosote and coal tar. Creosote is a hefty oily liquid used to treat railroad ties. It is a known cancer-causing chemical that railroad workers inhale. According to a 38-year study that it is responsible for around 40 percent of lung cancers that occur among American railway workers.

Excessive exposure to diesel exhaust may increase the risk of developing multiple myeloma, which is a cancer that affects bone marrow and impacts the production of blood plasma. Diesel exhaust can also be an source of particulate matter which can result in deaths from chronic respiratory illnesses, independent of smoking.

Hughes Law Offices can help you if you are a railroad worker or former railroad employee who has been diagnosed with a blood cancer or another illness that could be caused by exposure to asbestos, benzene or other harmful substances in the workplace. Contact Hughes Law Offices to discuss your case with a knowledgeable railroad lawyer. The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) allows railroad employees to make claims for compensation when their employers are guilty of negligence that results in a workplace illness.