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A Railroad Cancer Lawyer Can Help Workers Sue For Blood Cancer

Rail employees who are exposed to carcinogenic chemicals in their work environment face severe health dangers. A lawyer for cancer of the railroad can help employees who have been diagnosed with cancer or other chronic illnesses.

For instance, CN railroad yard workers have been exposed for many years to the wood-preservative molecule creosote and some of them have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Studies have linked the weedkiller, glyphosate and an increase in lung cancer risk.

Benzene

The chemical benzene is a transparent liquid that has a sweet odor. It can be absorbed through the skin, and then evaporates quickly. Benzene is a component in a wide range of products such as lubricants and solvents. It is also present in gasoline and diesel. The World Health Organization lists benzene as carcinogenic to humans. Benzene has been linked to various types of blood cancers including acute myelogenous (AML) leukemia in children and chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in adults.

Acute myelogenous lymphoma may cause a variety of problems in bone marrow and red blood cells, and also white blood cells. railroad lawsuits can lead to blood tumors that alter the immune system and cause serious side effects. It can also affect the nervous system and brain. Over 200,000 railroad employees could be suffering from AML or other blood cancers due to their exposure to toxic chemicals while working.

In the past, railroad workers were exposed to creosote, diesel fumes, pesticides, herbicides, and asbestos. These carcinogens are used in many railyard tasks including track maintenance as well as other infrastructure. BNSF was required under Federal law to ensure that workers were protected against these harmful chemicals. This failure led to numerous cases of debilitating and long-term diseases. A knowledgeable lawyer can help you pursue the compensation you deserve for your injuries under FELA The Federal Employers Liability Act.

Creosote

Creosote is a common treatment for wood treated by railroad workers. The toxic chemicals seep into the skin and begin to destroy cells. Exposure to toxic chemicals could cause blood cancer among railroad workers over time. Cancers can vary from acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and non-Hodgkin's lymphom to acute myeloid cancer. These chemicals can also cause skin, lung and bladder cancer.

Railroad lawsuits claim the railroad failed to inform workers of the risks and failed to take steps to safeguard them. Some of these chemicals may cause skin burns. The signs of exposure to creosote include burning in the throat and mouth as well as the smell of smoke stomach pain and rash.

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

A jury awarded a former railway worker $7.5 Million for his injuries caused by creosote and other dangerous chemicals that were ingested on the job. He filed a lawsuit under the Federal Employers Liability Act claiming that the railroad was unable to provide him with proper safety equipment.

Asbestos

Railroad workers could be exposed to a range of chemicals such as welding fumes diesel exhaust, asbestos and silica. They are thus susceptible to a wide range of diseases and disorders. Other illnesses and injuries are also linked to railroad work. A railroad lawyer who is well-versed about the law could evaluate the case of a worker, and help them pursue the full amount of compensation they are entitled to under federal law.

Benzene is a chemical that was banned in the United States 20 years ago however, it's still present in degreasers, solvents and solvents used by railroad workers. It's a product of diesel exhaust and can lead to anemia. Workers are also affected by lymphoma, which is an illness which affects blood cells.

A number of lawsuits have been filed against CSX Railroad Company by workers who claim that their jobs exposed them to toxic substances. Eight lawsuits were filed in 2018. In one of these lawsuits, the spouse of a Waycross man claimed that his job as a railroad machinist led to stomach cancer, which led to the death of her husband in 2014. In other lawsuits, 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. Benzene, a clear liquid that is inflammable, is used as an lubricant and solvent. It is also found in diesel exhaust, which railroad workers, including engineers and machinists are regularly exposed to on an ongoing basis. Benzene is a carcinogen and exposure to it could cause leukemia and blood system cancers.

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

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

Hughes Law Offices can help you if you are an employee of a railroad or railroad employee who has been diagnosed as having blood cancer, or another illness that may be caused by exposure to benzene or asbestos or other toxic materials in the workplace. Contact Hughes Law Offices to discuss your case with an experienced railroad lawyer. The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) allows railroad employees to claim compensation if their employers are guilty of negligence that causes an workplace illness.