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A Railroad Cancer Lawyer Can Help Workers Sue For Blood Cancer

Railroad employees who are exposed to a myriad of carcinogenic chemicals on their jobs face serious health risks. A lawyer for cancer of the railroad can help employees who have been diagnosed with cancer, or any other chronic illness.

For instance, CN railroad yard workers have been exposed for years to the wood-preservative, creosote and some have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Similar to this, research has linked the weedkiller, glyphosate, to an increased risk of lung cancer.

Benzene

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

Acute myelogenous leukemia can cause bone marrow red blood cells, bone marrow and white blood cells to develop abnormal. This can cause blood tumors that affect the immune system, and cause serious side negative effects. It can also affect your nervous system and brain. Over 200,000 railroad employees could suffer from AML or other blood cancers due to their exposure to toxic chemicals while working.

In the past, railroad workers were exposed to diesel fumes and creosote and pesticides. These carcinogens can be found in a variety of railyard activities which include track maintenance, as well as other infrastructure. BNSF was required under Federal law to ensure that workers had adequate protection from these harmful chemicals. This failure led to numerous cases of chronic and debilitating diseases. A lawyer can help you get compensation for your losses in accordance with FELA, or the Federal Employers Liability Act.

Creosote

Creosote is a common treatment for wood treated by railroad workers. The toxic chemicals penetrate the skin and start to harm cells. Over time, a worker on the railroad may develop blood cancer because of exposure. The type of cancer could vary from acute myeloid lukemia to myelodysplastic and non-Hodgkin's disease and more. Exposure to these chemicals could cause bladder, lung and skin cancers.

Railroad lawsuits assert that the railroad did not warn workers about these risks and didn't take the necessary measures to protect them. Additionally, some of these chemicals are abrasive. They can cause skin burns. The symptoms of exposure to creosote are burning in the mouth and throat smoking, a sour smell stomach pain and skin rash.

A recent case involves a railway worker who claims that his exposure to chemicals and toxins caused him to suffer from chronic health issues. He says his job required him to work with tie clips that were soaked in creosote and solvents. He also states that he wore gloves sprayed with creosote.

A jury has awarded a former railway employee $7.5 Million for his injuries related to creosote as well as other chemicals that were ingested on the job. He filed a lawsuit under the Federal Employers Liability Act, claiming the railroad did not provide him with adequate safety equipment.

Asbestos

Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of chemicals such as welding fumes asbestos, diesel exhaust, and silica. They are at risk of contracting a broad range of diseases and disorders. Lung cancer is one of the most frequent conditions but other ailments and injuries are also linked to railway jobs. A skilled railroad lawyer can evaluate a worker's case and help him or her pursue the full amount of compensation the worker is entitled to under federal law.

Benzene is a chemical that was banned in the United States 20 years ago and is still used in degreasers, solvents and solvents used by railroad workers. It is a by-product of diesel exhaust, and could cause anemia. Workers are also affected by lymphoma - an illness that affects blood cells.

CSX Railroad Company has been sued by a variety of employees who claim that their work exposed them to toxic substances. Eight lawsuits were filed in 2018. In one of these lawsuits, the widow of Waycross man claimed that his job as a machinist for the railroad caused stomach cancer that led to the death of her husband in 2014. In other lawsuits the plaintiffs claim that they were exposed to diesel exhaust, creosote and benzene as well as herbicides, weedkillers and asbestos.

Diesel Exhaust

The diesel train fumes contain cancer-causing chemicals such as benzene.  lawsuits against union pacific railroad , a clear liquid that is flame-resistant, is used an oil solvent and as a lubricant. It is also found in diesel exhausts that railroad workers, like engineers and machinists, are exposed to on a daily basis. Benzene can cause cancer and leukemia.

Creosote and coal tar as well as other cancer-causing substances are exposed to railroad workers. Creosote is a heavy oily liquid used to treat railroad ties, is a known carcinogen. It is a known carcinogen that is inhaled by railroad workers, and it is responsible for about 40 percent of lung cancers that occur among American railroad workers according to a 38-year study.

Exposure to diesel exhaust could also increase the risk of multiple myeloma. It is a type of cancer that affects the bone marrow and can affect the production of blood plasma. Diesel exhaust can also be a source of particulate material, which can lead to the death of people suffering from chronic respiratory diseases regardless of smoking.

Hughes Law Offices can help you if you are an employee of a railroad or railroad employee who has been diagnosed with a blood cancer, or another disease, that could have been caused by exposure to asbestos, benzene or other toxic materials in the workplace. Contact Hughes Law Offices to discuss your case with a knowledgeable railroad lawyer. The Federal Employers Liability Act allows railroad workers to claim compensation if their employers are negligent and have caused an illness in the workplace.