Colon cancer lawsuit settlements and Railroad Settlement
Every day, railroad workers transport freight and people to their destinations. They are exposed chemicals regularly.
Greger asked his doctors what was the reason for his renal cancer and was told they didn't know. There was no evidence to suggest that an objective investigation would have shown a connection between his exposures on the Railroad and his diagnosis of kidney cancer.
Brain Damage
When railroad workers are exposed toxic fumes and chemicals, they can be introduced into their bloodstreams, and then into their brains. This is known as toxic encephalopathy and can cause brain damage.
Memory loss, fatigue and difficulties concentration are all signs of toxic encephalopathy. If not treated, brain damage can cause permanent disability and even death.
Exposed to diesel fumes and welding fumes as well as asbestos, silica, and silica dust can be the reason for long-term health problems for railroad workers. Many lawsuits have been filed, and a large amount of money has gone to the families of the victims.
While lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed illness among railroad workers There are a variety of other ailments that have been linked to railroad work, including kidney cancer and leukemia. The attorneys at Napoli Shkolnik can assess your case and determine if it is eligible for settlement.
Our lawyers can help you in filing a suit under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. This law was adopted in 1908, and gives railroad employees the right to sue their employers for injuries relating to their jobs. Our FELA attorneys can estimate possible settlements with railroads that pay medical expenses loss of wages as well as pain and suffering, and wrongful death damages. Contact us now for a free analysis of your case.
Kidney Cancer
Due to exposure to toxic substances like silica, welding fumes and asbestos over a prolonged period of time, railroad workers are at a higher risk of developing kidney cancer. Carcinogens also can cause other diseases, such as leukemia and lung cancer. According to the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) which was established in 1908, railroad workers are entitled to file a lawsuit against their employers if they are diagnosed with an illness due to their work.
If your cancer of the kidney spreads to other parts of your body such as the lungs, or organs, you might require chemotherapy. You could also benefit from targeted therapy, which uses medications to help fight the cancer. These medications are designed to target the specific genes, proteins or tissues environment that play a role in the growth of cancer and to its survival.
If your cancer has not been able to spread, you could be eligible for active surveillance. In this instance your doctor will observe symptoms to determine if there are evidence of cancer recurrence. Other localized treatments include radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, or radiation. If the cancer recurs, surgery may be required to remove it. For metastatic clear-cell kidney cancer, you may be treated with tyrosine inhibitors such as axitinib (Inlyta) and Cabozantinib (Cabometyx), pascopanib (Votrient) or lenvatinib (Lenvima). These drugs block the vascular growth factor (VEGF) to stop the growth of tumors.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers have a high chance of developing lung cancer, specifically non-small cell lung cancers such as squamous and adenocarcinoma. Exposure to toxic chemicals and substances such as diesel exhaust, welding fumes and asbestos can cause lung cancer among railroad workers.
Exposure to these toxins could cause respiratory diseases such as fibrosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These conditions can lead to lung cancer. It can be diagnosed at stage one and then stages two to four. If diagnosed with cancer, healthcare professionals usually use a method called staging to determine the extent of the tumor and how much it has spread. The staging lets them determine the best treatment.
Rail workers have an increased risk of developing lung cancer. This is due long-term exposure to coal, diesel exhaust, herbicides, and engine oil. Other carcinogens such as benzene have also been a problem for railroad employees. Benzene is found in crude oil and in the exhaust of locomotives.
If you've developed a life-threatening illness or disease as a result of working for railways, you should contact Napoli Shkolnik today to discuss the possibility of filing a lawsuit. We can explain how the Federal Employers Liability Act, that was enacted in 1908, functions and help you file claims. Railroad workers who are diagnosed with cancer or other health condition may sue under FELA to recover compensation for medical bills, income loss and suffering and pain.
Leukemia
The railroads are essential for the economy of our country, transporting tons of freight and millions of passengers. Railroad workers are often exposed to hazardous substances that can cause cancer and other serious diseases. Under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) the current and former railway employees who are diagnosed with an illness that can be traced to exposures at work may seek financial compensation.
In September 2016 a jury handed down $7.5 Million to an ex- Union Pacific Railroad worker who developed leukemia. The man claims that the exposure to toxic chemicals, such as creosote and degreasing chemicals, without adequate protection during his 40 years in the railroad industry. He claims that his exposures led myelodysplastic disorder and later to progress to acute myeloid leukemia. In addition to his blood cancer, he also suffered from poor eyesight, pain in his legs and feet, weight gain from his medication, graft against host disease, impotence and memory loss.
It is not uncommon for railway workers to contract kidney cancer or other cancers due to exposure to carcinogens including welding fumes, diesel exhaust and solvents like herbicides and engine oil. As opposed to other kinds of occupational diseases such as mesothelioma, railroad workers are able to sue under the FELA laws that were enacted in 1908. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with an illness that can be traced to your work on the railroad, it is important to contact a reputable railway lawyer as soon as you can.