Kidney Cancer and Railroad Settlement
Every day, railroad workers transport both people and freight. They are exposed to hazardous chemicals frequently.
Greger sought out his doctors to determine what caused his renal cancer, and was told that they didn't know. A reasonable inquiry would not have revealed a connection between his exposures to the railroad and the diagnosis of kidney cancer.
Brain Damage
When railroad workers are exposed to toxic fumes, chemicals can get into their bloodstreams and flow into their brains. This is called toxic encephalopathy and can cause brain damage.
The symptoms of toxic encephalopathy could include memory loss, fatigue and trouble concentration. Untreated brain damage may cause permanent disability, or even death.
Exposure to diesel fumes, silica dust, welding fumes and asbestos are often the main reason for long-term health issues among railroad workers. Many lawsuits have been filed and the proceeds has gone to the victims and families.
While lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed disease among railroad workers however, there are other illnesses that have been linked to work on railroads like kidney cancer and leukemia. railroad injury settlement amounts can evaluate your claim to determine if it is suitable for settlement.
Our lawyers can assist you to in filing a suit under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. This law was passed in 1908 and grants railroad workers the right to sue their employers for injuries related to their work. Our FELA lawyers can estimate potential settlements for railroad workers to cover medical expenses, lost income in the event of a loss, pain and suffering and the wrongful death damages. Contact us for a free assessment of your case today.
Kidney Cancer
Due to exposure to toxic substances like silica, welding fumes and asbestos over a prolonged period of time, railway workers are at a higher risk of developing kidney cancer. Carcinogens can also trigger other illnesses, such as leukemia and lung cancer. According to the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) which was established in 1908, railroad employees are entitled to bring a lawsuit against their employers if they are diagnosed with a disease caused by their job.
If your kidney cancer has spread to other areas of the body, including the organs of the lungs, or any other it is possible that you will require chemotherapy to treat it. You may also benefit from targeted therapy, which uses drugs to combat cancer. These drugs are designed to target specific proteins, genes or tissue structures that can contribute to the growth of cancer.
If your cancer has not developed metastasized, you could be eligible for active surveillance. In this case, your doctor will monitor symptoms to determine if there are signs of cancer returning. Other localized treatments include radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, or radiation. If the cancer returns you could undergo surgery to eliminate it. If you have metastatic clear cell kidney cancer, you can be treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors, such as axitinib (Inlyta) and Cabozantinib (Cabometyx) and the drug pazopanib (Votrient) or lenvatinib (Lenvima). These drugs work by blocking vascular growth factor (VEGF) and also inhibit the growth of tumors.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers have a high risk of developing lung cancer, especially non-small cell lung cancers such as squamous cancer and adenocarcinoma. Railroad workers may develop lung cancer as a result of exposure to harmful chemicals and harmful substances such as diesel exhaust, welding fumes asbestos, silica and asbestos.
The exposure to these toxins can cause respiratory ailments such as chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). These conditions are often the cause of lung cancer, which can develop from stage 1 to stages 2 to 4. When a diagnosis of cancer is confirmed, medical specialists use a method known as staging to determine where the tumor is located and how far it has spread. The staging allows them to prescribe the best treatment.
Rail workers have higher than average risk of developing lung cancer. This is due to long-term exposure to diesel exhaust, coal herbicides, engine oil. Other carcinogens such as benzene are also a problem for railroad workers. Benzene can be present in crude oils and locomotive exhaust.
Contact Napoli Shkolnik as soon as you have suffered a life-threatening disease or illness as a result your job at a railroad. We can help you understand the Federal Employers Liability Act of 1908 and explain how it operates. Railroad workers who are diagnosed with cancer or a medical disease may sue under FELA to obtain the cost of medical bills, lost income, and discomfort and pain.
Leukemia
The railroads are essential to the economy of our nation, carrying tons of freight and millions of passengers. Railway workers are frequently exposed to dangerous substances that can cause cancer and other serious diseases. Under the Federal Employers Liability Act, railway workers who are diagnosed with a disease that could be related to their work environment may be eligible for financial compensation.
In September of 2016, a jury decided to award $7.5 million to an ex- Union Pacific railroad worker who developed leukemia. The plaintiff claims that he worked in the railroad industry for more than 40 years and was exposed to creosote degreasing solvents, and other harmful chemicals without adequate protection. He claims that the exposures led him to develop myelodysplastic Syndrome and then progress to acute leukemia. In addition to the blood cancer, he also suffered from poor eyesight and pain in his legs and feet, weight gain from his medications, graft versus host disease, impotence and memory loss.
It is not unusual for railway workers to be diagnosed with kidney cancer as well as other cancers that are attributed to long term exposure to welding fumes, diesel exhaust silica and solvents, engine oil herbicides and second hand smoke and other carcinogens. Contrary to other forms of occupational illnesses such as mesothelioma railroad workers are able to file lawsuits under the FELA laws created in 1908. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a disease that is traceable to your work on the railroad it is imperative to speak with a knowledgeable railway attorney as soon as possible.