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A Railroad Cancer Lawyer Can Help Workers Sue For Blood Cancer

Rail workers who are exposed to carcinogenic chemicals while at work face significant health risk. If employees are diagnosed with cancer or a chronic illness, a dedicated railroad cancer lawyer can help the injured to obtain compensation from their employers.

For instance, CN railroad yard workers have been exposed for decades to the wood-preservative, creosote and some have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. In the same way, studies have linked the weedkiller glyphosate with an increased risk of lung cancer.

Benzene

The chemical benzene has a sweet, clear liquid smell. It is quickly evaporates in air, and is also absorbed through the skin. Benzene is used in a myriad of products such as lubricants and solvents. It is also used in gasoline and diesel fuel. The World Health Organization has classified benzene carcinogenic for humans. Benzene has been linked to several types of blood cancers including acute myelogenous (AML) leukemia in children and chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in adults.

Acute myelogenous lymphoma can cause abnormalities in the 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 nervous system and brain. Over 200,000 railroad workers may suffer from AML or other cancers of the blood due to their exposure to harmful chemicals while on the job.

In the past, railroad workers were exposed to creosote fumes, diesel fumes pesticides, herbicides and asbestos. These carcinogens were employed in a wide range of railyard duties like maintaining track and other infrastructure. BNSF was legally required to protect workers from the harmful chemicals. This failure resulted in numerous cases of long-term, severe illness. A competent lawyer can help you pursue compensation for your losses under FELA, the Federal Employers Liability Act.

Creosote

Creosote can be found on the wood that is treated by railroad workers. The toxic chemicals seep into the skin and begin to damage cells. Exposure to harmful chemicals can cause blood cancer in railroad workers over time. The cancer can be anything from acute myeloidleukemia to myelodysplastic disorder, non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and more. These chemicals can cause lung, skin and bladder cancers.

Railroad lawsuits assert that the railroad failed to inform workers of these risks and did not take measures to safeguard the workers. In addition, some of these chemicals can be abrasive, and cause skin burns. Creosote may cause stomach pain, stomach ache, stomach burning, and pimple.

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 to use ties soaked in solvents and creosote. He also said that he wore gloves sprayed with creosote.

A jury has awarded an ex-railway worker $7.5 Million for injuries relating to creosote and other chemicals that were in his environment during his work. He filed a lawsuit under the Federal Employers Liability Act, asserting that the railroad did not provide him with proper safety equipment.

Asbestos

Railroad workers are exposed to a range of chemicals, including diesel exhaust and welding fumes. They might also be exposed to asbestos or silica. In turn, they are at risk of a variety of diseases and illnesses. Other injuries and illnesses are also linked to railway work. A knowledgeable railroad lawyer could analyze a case of a worker and help him or her seek the full amount of compensation the worker 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 employed by railroad workers. It's a by-product from diesel exhaust and can cause anemia. Workers have also been affected by lymphoma - the cancer that affects blood cells.

A number of lawsuits have been filed against CSX Railroad Company by workers who claim their work exposed to harmful substances. Eight lawsuits were filed in the year 2018. In one of these lawsuits, the widow of a Waycross man claimed that his work as a railroad machinist caused stomach cancer, which resulted in his 2014 death. In mesothelioma lung cancer lawsuit , plaintiffs claim exposure to diesel exhaust, benzene and creosote herbicides, weed killers and asbestos.

Diesel Exhaust

The fumes of diesel trains contain cancer-causing chemicals such as benzene. It is a clear, flammable liquid that is used in various solvents and lubricants. It is also present in diesel exhaust, which railroad workers such as conductors and engineers are exposed to frequently. Benzene can cause cancer and leukemia.

Creosote and coal tar as well as other cancer-causing chemicals are exposed to railroad workers. Creosote is a thick oily liquid used to treat railroad ties. It is a well-known carcinogen that is inhaled by railroad workers, and is the reason for around 40 percent of lung cancers that occur among American railroad workers in a 38-year study.

Excessive exposure to diesel exhaust can also increase the risk of multiple myeloma. This cancer affects the bone-marrow and can affect the production of plasma. Diesel exhaust can also be an source of particulate matter, which can lead to deaths from chronic respiratory illnesses, independent of smoking.

If you are a former or current railroad worker who has been diagnosed with a blood cancer or a different disease that could be triggered due to exposure to benzene asbestos, or other toxic workplace materials, contact Hughes Law Offices today to discuss your case with an experienced railroad lawyer. The Federal Employers Liability Act allows railroad workers to claim compensation when their employers were negligent and caused an illness in the workplace.