Kidney Cancer and Railroad Settlement
Every day railroad workers transport people and freight. They are exposed to dangerous chemicals regularly.
Greger asked about the cause of the kidney cancer in him and was told that doctors did not know. There was no evidence that an objective investigation would have found a connection between his exposure to radiation on the Railroad and his diagnosis of renal cancer.
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When railroad workers are exposed to toxic fumes and chemicals, they can be introduced into their bloodstreams, and then into their brains. This is referred to as toxic Encephalopathy. It can cause brain damage.
Memory loss, fatigue and difficulty in concentrating are all signs of toxic encephalopathy. If not treated, brain damage can cause permanent disability or even death.
Exposed to diesel fumes, welding fumes along with asbestos, silica, and silica dust are frequently the root of long-term health problems for railroad workers. Many lawsuits have been filed and significant sums of money has been distributed to 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 such as kidney cancer, and leukemia. Napoli Shkolnik's lawyers will evaluate your claim to determine if it is eligible for settlement.
Our lawyers can assist you bring a lawsuit under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). The law, which was passed in 1908, gives railroad workers the legal right to sue employers for injuries resulting from their job. Our FELA attorneys can help you calculate potential settlements on behalf of railroad workers that will cover medical expenses such as lost wages, pain and suffering and wrongful death damages. Contact us now to receive a no-cost assessment of your case.
Kidney Cancer
Railroad workers are at an increased risk of kidney cancer due to long term exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos and other toxic substances like welding fumes and silica. These carcinogens can also cause other illnesses, such as leukemia and lung cancer. Under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), which was created in 1908, railroad workers have the right to sue their employers if they are diagnosed with an illness caused by their job.
If your kidney cancer has spread to other body parts including the lungs or organs, you may need to undergo chemotherapy. You could also benefit from targeted therapy, which utilizes drugs to fight cancer. These drugs are developed specifically to target specific proteins, genes or tissue environments which contribute to the growth of cancer.
If your cancer is not metastatic, it may be eligible for active surveillance. In this instance you won't be required to undergo regular interval diagnostic tests, such as imaging scans or biopsies, however, your doctor will keep track of your symptoms to detect indications that the cancer is recurring. Other local treatments include radiofrequency ablation cryoablation, or radiation. If the cancer comes back you could undergo surgery to remove it. You may be treated for metastatic kidney cancer with the use of tyrosine kinase inhibitors like axitinib or Inlyta. These drugs block the vascular growth factor (VEGF) to inhibit tumor growth.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers face a high chance of developing lung cancer, specifically non-small cell lung cancers like the squamous carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Railroad workers can develop lung cancer due to exposure to hazardous chemicals as well as toxins such as diesel exhaust, welding fumes asbestos, silica, and asbestos.
Exposure to these toxic substances can trigger respiratory illnesses like fibrosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These diseases can lead to lung cancer, which can progress from stage 1 to stages 2 to 4. When a diagnosis of cancer is made, healthcare doctors use a technique known as staging to determine the location of the tumor and the extent to which it has spread. Staging allows them to prescribe the most effective course of treatment.
In addition to lung cancer, railway workers are at a higher risk of developing kidney cancer. This is due in part to long-term exposure to diesel exhaust herbicides, coal dust, and engine oil. Railroad workers have also been exposed to other carcinogens including benzene. Benzene is found in crude oil as well as in the exhaust of locomotives.
If you've contracted an illness or condition that could be life-threatening due to working for railways, you should contact Napoli Shkolnik immediately to discuss the possibility of filing a lawsuit. We can help you understand the Federal Employers Liability Act of 1908 and explain how it works. Railroad workers diagnosed with cancer or other health illness may file a lawsuit under FELA to recover reimbursement for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and discomfort.
Leukemia
Railroads are crucial to our economy, carrying millions of travelers and tons of freight. Railroad workers are often exposed to dangerous substances, which can lead to cancer and other serious illnesses. Under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) both former and current railroad employees who suffer from an illness that can be traced back to exposures at work may be eligible for financial compensation.
In September 2016 a jury gave $7.5 Million to a former Union Pacific Railroad worker who was diagnosed with leukemia. The man claims that his exposure to harmful chemicals, such as creosote and degreasing agents, but not enough protection during his 40-year career in the railroad industry. The man claims that the exposures caused melanodysplastic syndrome and then later to develop acute myeloid leukemia. He also had poor vision and foot and leg pain, weight gain due to his medications, graft-versus-host disease impermanence, and memory loss.
It is not unusual for railway workers to develop kidney cancer, or other cancers, because of exposure to carcinogens, such as diesel exhaust, welding fumes and solvents like herbicides and engine oil. As opposed to other kinds of occupational diseases like mesothelioma for instance, railroad workers can make a claim under the FELA laws created in 1908. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with an illness that can be traced to your railroad job it is crucial to contact a reputable railway lawyer as soon as you can.