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The Reasons Why Railroad Lawsuit Copd Is Everyone's Obsession In 2023
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Rail employees who are exposed to carcinogenic chemicals at work face grave health risks. If these employees are diagnosed with cancer or any other chronic illness, an experienced railroad cancer lawyer can help them seek compensation from their employer.

For example, CN railroad yard workers have been exposed for a long time to the wood-preservative, creosote and some of them have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Research has identified the weedkiller, Glyphosate with an increase in lung cancer risk.

Benzene

The chemical benzene emits a sweet, clear liquid scent. It quickly evaporates in the air, and is also inhaled through the skin. Benzene is used in a variety of products such as lubricants and solvents. It is also present in diesel fuel and gasoline. The World Health Organization has classified the carcinogenicity of benzene for humans. The exposure to benzene has been linked to several types of blood cancers including acute myelogenous lukemia (AML) in children and chronic lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in adults.

Acute myelogenous lymphoma can cause bone marrow, red blood cells and white blood cells to change. This can cause blood tumors that alter the immune system and may cause serious side negative effects. It can also affect the brain and nervous system. It is estimated that nearly 200,000 railroad workers are living with AML or other blood cancers caused by the work-related exposure they endure to harmful chemicals.

In the past railroad workers were exposed to creosote and diesel fumes as well as pesticides, herbicides, and asbestos. These carcinogens are employed in a wide range of railyard work such as track maintenance and other infrastructure. BNSF had a duty under Federal law to provide workers with adequate protection from these hazardous chemicals. This omission led to a number of cases of debilitating and long-term illnesses. An attorney can help you get compensation for your losses according to 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 penetrate the skin and begin to harm cells. Exposure to toxic chemicals could cause blood cancers in railroad workers over time. The types of cancer be anything from acute myeloidleukemia to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndrome and many more. Exposure to these chemicals may also cause lung, bladder and skin cancers.

Railroad lawsuits claim that the railroad didn't warn workers about the risks and didn't take any measures to protect them. Some of these chemicals may also cause skin burns. Creosote can trigger stomach discomfort, stomach ache, stomach burning, and rash.

Recent case involves a railroad employee who claims that exposure to toxins, chemicals and other toxins have caused him chronic health problems. He claims his job required him to work with tie ties that were soaked with creosote and solvents. He also states that he was wearing gloves treated with creosote.

A jury awarded a former railway worker $7.5 Million for injuries relating to creosote and other dangerous chemicals that were in his environment on the job. He filed a suit under the Federal Employers Liability Act claiming that the railroad failed to provide him with the right safety equipment.

Asbestos

Railroad workers may be exposed to a range of chemicals, including welding fumes, asbestos, diesel exhaust and silica. They are at risk of a wide range of diseases and disorders. Other illnesses and injuries are also linked to railway work. A railroad lawyer who is knowledgeable about the law may be able to assess the case of a worker and assist them get the full amount of compensation they are entitled to under federal laws.

Benzene is a chemical that was banned in the United States 20 years ago and is still used in degreasers and solvents used by railroad workers. It's a product of diesel exhaust, and can cause anemia. Workers have also been affected by lymphoma - cancer that affects blood cells.


A number of lawsuits have been filed against CSX Railroad Company by workers who claim their jobs exposed them to harmful substances. Eight lawsuits were filed in 2018. In one of these cases, the widow of an Waycross man claimed that his job as a machinist for the railroad caused stomach cancer and caused his death in 2014. In other lawsuits the plaintiffs claim that they were exposed to creosote, creosote and diesel exhaust. benzene as well as herbicides, weedkillers, as well as asbestos.

Diesel Exhaust

The fumes of diesel trains contain cancer-causing chemicals like benzene. Benzene, a clear liquid that is flammable, is used as an lubricant and solvent. It is also found in diesel exhaust that railroad workers such as conductors and engineers are exposed to frequently. Benzene can cause cancer and leukemia.

Creosote, coal tar, and other cancer-causing substances are also exposed to railroad workers. Creosote, an oily liquid used to treat railroad tie is a known carcinogen. It is a well-known carcinogen that is breathed in by railroad workers, and is responsible for about 40 percent of lung cancers in American railroad workers as per an analysis of 38 years.

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

Hughes Law Offices can help you if you are a railroad worker or former railroad employee who was diagnosed with a blood cancer or another illness that could be caused by exposure to asbestos or benzene or other harmful substances 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 make claims for compensation when their employers are guilty of negligence that causes an illness.

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