Railroad Lawsuit - Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Railroad workers are exposed various carcinogenic substances, such as diesel exhaust fumes. This can cause a variety of illnesses like non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
A railroad cancer attorney can help you determine if your cancer is caused by exposure at work, and can help you seek reimbursement for medical expenses as well as pain and discomfort.
Benzene
Benzene is one of the most well-known chemical compounds. It is a pale or colorless yellow liquid that has a sweet scent and quickly evaporates into the air. It is used as a dye degreaser, solvent, pesticide plastics, lubricant and resins. It is also found in crude oil. Exposure to benzene for long periods can harm the bone marrow, and trigger leukemia as well as other blood-related cancers. railroad workers cancer lawsuit can also trigger heartbeat irregularities and convulsions and liver diseases and decrease fertility.
Railroad workers are at elevated risk of developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, myelodysplastic disease and multiple myeloma as a result of their exposure to benzene. This is particularly relevant for those who worked near locomotives or in the shop of a railroad in which they were exposed to diesel exhaust. If they were exposed coal tar creosote, a wood preservative, could be at risk of benzene exposure as well.
The personal representative of the BNSF employee who passed away from leukemia filed 27 lawsuits, eight in 2018. The plaintiff's work history with the railroad company went back several decades. She worked for 33 years as a hostler in an area called Alliance, Nebraska. She was exposed to diesel exhaust and other toxic chemicals while working on cars, locomotives and rail ties. She also used benzene-based chemicals Liquid Wrench to break bolts.
Glyphosate
Glyphosate is a common herbicide used by railroad workers to kill weeds and other plants along the tracks and around train stations. However, exposure to this chemical can be hazardous and can cause non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as well as other serious health issues. If you were exposed to the chemical glyphosate and later developed non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), a railroad accident lawyer can assist you to obtain compensation from the company who harmed you.
The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified glyphosate as a probable carcinogen. The chemical works by targeting a protein in plants called shikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS). This blocks EPSPS from producing its own natural product which is a building block of proteins. The glyphosate binds to the EPSPS, which destroys its structure. It also hinders the EPSPS's normal functions, which could cause cell death.
In the short term, glyphosate can have negative effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin irritation and eye irritation. In extreme cases, exposure can lead to death. The herbicide is used widely on a wide range of crops such as soybeans, corn and grains. Rainwater and surface runoff may also contain glyphosate. Due to its widespread usage consumers are regularly consuming tiny amounts of glyphosate.
Asbestos
Railroad workers are exposed an array of hazardous substances, including diesel fumes, benzene, asbestos, coal dust silica and creosote. These carcinogens can cause lung cancer, cancer, and other health issues. Federal law gives current, former and retired rail employees the right to sue their employers when they are diagnosed with a medical issue linked to their on-the-job exposures.
Asbestos played an important role in the railroad industry for years and many railroad workers were affected by exposure to this harmful material. A knowledgeable railroad asbestos exposure lawyer will examine your work records and medical records to determine if you have developed mesothelioma or another illness due to on-the-job exposure.
A train conductor has filed an action in the United America against Norfolk Southern for Hodgkin's lymphoma. He claims that the company failed to safeguard his health from toxic chemicals. The lawsuit alleges that the railroad company violated FELA regulations by failing to protect workers from asbestos and other harmful materials as well as failing to monitor worker exposure to hazardous chemical.
The lawsuit asserts that the duties of a train conductor consisted of operating and managing railroad machinery. The lawsuit also states that railroads used weedkillers to maintain right-of way spaces which exposed workers to glyphosate, a toxic herbicide known to cause non-Hodgkin's lymphoma along with other illnesses. A jury handed the plaintiff a million dollars in compensation.
Second-Hand Smoke
A large number of railroad employees have been diagnosed with cancer and other chronic illnesses due to the toxic chemicals they were exposed to on a daily basis. Under FELA railroad employees who are suffering from cancer or other diseases due to their exposure to carcinogenic substances are able to bring lawsuits against their former employers.
A man from Pennsylvania who worked as a railroad employee who filed a lawsuit in Pennsylvania against his former employers claiming that the development of cancerous kidneys was the result of being exposed to carcinogens for a period of almost 40 years. He claimed that he was frequently exposed to asbestos, vinylchloride, and other toxic substances while working for various railroad companies in the Philadelphia region.
Another railroad worker who filed a suit claimed that his work as a railway worker contributed to the development of lung cancer, as well as other serious health problems. He worked for CSX Transportation, Inc. for a period of 20 years, and was regularly exposed to toxins like diesel exhaust and secondhand smoking. He also handled railroad ties which were coated with a chemical known as creosote.
Despite the dangers of secondhand smoke had been known for decades, several railroads were hesitant to implement smoking bans on locomotive cabs. Smoking secondhand has been linked to numerous cancers and other serious health issues, such as bronchitis, asthma, and lung and heart disease.