Kidney Cancer and Railroad Settlement
Every day, railroad workers transport freight and people to their destinations. Every day they are exposed harmful chemicals.
Greger sought out his doctors to determine about the cause of his kidney cancer and was told they didn't know. A reasonable investigation would not have revealed a link between his exposures to railroads and his diagnosis of kidney cancer.
Brain Damage
If railroad workers are exposed harmful fumes, chemicals may be introduced into their bloodstreams, and then into their brains. This is known as toxic encephalopathy and it can lead to brain damage that can affect the ability of a person's brain to think.
Memory loss, fatigue and trouble concentration are all signs of toxic encephalopathy. If not treated, brain damage can cause permanent disability or even death.
Exposure to diesel fumes and welding fumes as well asbestos, silica, and silica dust is often the root of long-term health issues for railroad workers. Many lawsuits have been filed and the proceeds has been distributed to families of the victims.
Although lung cancer is the most common diagnosis among railroad workers other illnesses have been linked with railroad work including kidney cancer and leukemia. Napoli Shkolnik's lawyers will evaluate your claim to determine if it is qualified for settlement.
Our lawyers can help you in filing a suit under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. This law, passed in 1908, grants railroad workers the legal right bring lawsuits against employers for injuries suffered from their jobs. Our FELA lawyers can calculate potential settlements for railroad workers to cover medical expenses such as lost income as well as pain and suffering and wrongful death damages. Contact us today for a free evaluation of your case.
Kidney Cancer
Because of the exposure to toxic substances like silica, welding fumes and asbestos over a long period of time, railroad workers are more at risk of developing kidney cancer. Carcinogens also can cause other illnesses, including lung cancer and leukemia. Under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) that was passed in 1908, railroad workers have the right to bring a lawsuit against their employers if they're diagnosed with a disease due to their work.
If your kidney cancer has spread to other body parts such as the lungs, or organs, you might need to undergo chemotherapy. You could also benefit from targeted therapy, which uses drugs to combat cancer. These medications are designed to target the specific proteins, genes, or the tissue environment that are responsible for the growth and survival of cancer.
If your tumor has not metastasized, you may be eligible for active surveillance. In this instance it is not necessary to undergo regular interval diagnostic tests such as biopsies and imaging scans, but your doctor will monitor your symptoms to identify indications that the cancer is returning. Other localized treatments may include radiofrequency ablation (also known as cryoablation) or radiation. cryoablation. If the cancer recurs surgery may be required to eliminate it. If you have metastatic clear cell kidney cancer, you may be treated with tyrosine-kinase inhibitors, such as axitinib (Inlyta) or the cabozantinib (Cabometyx), pazopanib (Votrient) or lenvatinib (Lenvima). These drugs block the vascular growth factor (VEGF) to inhibit the growth of tumors.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers are at risk of developing lung cancer. This is particularly true for non-small cell lung carcinomas such as squamous cancer or adenocarcinoma. Railroad workers may develop lung cancer due to exposure to hazardous chemicals as well as toxic substances like diesel exhaust, welding fumes asbestos, silica, and asbestos.
Exposure to these toxins could trigger respiratory illnesses like chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). These conditions can lead to lung cancer. It may be diagnosed at stage one and then stages two to four. When a cancer diagnosis is made, healthcare experts use a process known as staging to determine the location of the tumor and the extent to which it has spread. The staging helps them give the most appropriate treatment.
In addition to lung cancer, rail workers are more likely to developing kidney cancer. This is due to prolonged exposure to diesel exhaust, herbicides, coal dust, and engine oil. Other carcinogens, such as benzene, are also a concern for railroad employees. Benzene can be found in crude oils and locomotive exhaust.
If you've been diagnosed with an illness or condition that could be life-threatening due to working for the railroad, call Napoli Shkolnik right away to discuss a lawsuit. We can explain how the Federal Employers Liability Act, passed in 1908, works and help you file a claim. Railroad workers who are diagnosed with cancer or other health disease may sue under FELA to get compensation for medical bills as well as lost income and discomfort and pain.
Leukemia
The railroads are vital for the economy of our country, transporting tons of freight and millions of passengers. In many cases railway workers are exposed to hazardous substances which put them at risk of developing a variety of cancer as well as other serious diseases. Under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) Current and former railroad employees who have been diagnosed with an illness that can be traced back to their exposure at work could seek financial compensation.
In September of 2016 the jury awarded $7.5 million to a former Union Pacific railroad worker who developed leukemia. union pacific settlements claims that he worked in the railroad industry for more than 40 years and was exposed to creosote solvents used to degrease, and other toxic chemicals without adequate protection. He claims that his exposures led melanodysplastic syndrome and then to later develop acute myeloidleukemia. In addition to having blood cancer, he suffered from bad eyesight, pain in his legs and feet, weight gain from his medications, graft versus host disease, impotence, and memory loss.
It is not uncommon for railway workers to develop kidney cancer and other cancers because of exposure to carcinogens including welding fumes, diesel exhaust and solvents such as herbicides and engine oil. Railroad workers can file lawsuits to recover occupational diseases such as mesothelioma under the FELA laws that were enacted in 1908. If you or someone around you has been diagnosed with a condition that can be traced to your railroad job, it is vital to consult an experienced railway attorney as soon possible.