Kidney Cancer and Railroad Settlement
Each day, railroad workers transport people and freight to their destinations. They are exposed to dangerous chemicals regularly.
Greger sought out his doctors to determine what caused his renal cancer and was told they didn't know. A reasonable investigation would not have discovered a connection between his exposures to railroads and his diagnosis of kidney cancer.
Brain Damage
When railroad workers are exposed toxic fumes, chemical compounds can be absorbed into their bloodstreams and then into their brains. This is referred to as toxic Encephalopathy, and can lead to brain damage.
Memory loss, fatigue, and difficulty in concentrating are all signs of toxic encephalopathy. If not treated the damage to the brain can lead to permanent disability, and even death.
Exposure to diesel fumes and welding fumes as well asbestos, silica, and silica dust can be the cause of long-term health issues for railroad workers. Numerous lawsuits have been filed, and a large amount of money has been given to the families of victims.
While lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed illness among railroad workers however, there are other illnesses that have been linked to railroad work such as kidney cancer, and leukemia. Napoli Shkolnik's attorneys Napoli Shkolnik will review your claim and determine if it is eligible for settlement.
Our attorneys can help you bring a lawsuit under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. This law was adopted in 1908 and gives railroad workers the right to sue their employers for injuries that are related to their job. Our FELA lawyers can determine potential railroad settlements to cover medical expenses loss of income in the event of a loss, pain and suffering and the wrongful death damages. Contact us now for a free analysis of your case.
Kidney Cancer
Because of the exposure to toxic substances such as silica, welding fumes and asbestos over a long period of time, railroad workers are at greater risk of developing kidney cancer. These carcinogens may also cause various other illnesses, such as leukemia and lung cancer. According to the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) which was enacted in 1908, railroad workers have the right to sue their employers if they're 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 you may require chemotherapy to treat it. You may also benefit from targeted therapy, which makes use of medications to help fight the cancer. These drugs are developed specifically to specifically target specific proteins, genes, or tissue environments which contribute to the growth of cancer.
If your tumor has not been able to spread, you could be eligible for active surveillance. In this instance, your doctor will monitor symptoms to look for indications of cancer returning. Other localized treatments might include radiofrequency ablation (also known as cryoablation) radiation, radiotherapy, or cryoablation. If the cancer is recurrence surgery may be necessary to eliminate it. For metastatic clear cell kidney cancer, you could be treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors, such as axitinib (Inlyta) and Cabozantinib (Cabometyx) and the drug pazopanib (Votrient) or lenvatinib (Lenvima). These drugs block vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and also inhibit the growth of tumors.
Lung Cancer
Railroad workers are at a greater risk of developing lung cancer, especially non-small cell lung cancers such as squamous and adenocarcinoma. Railroad workers are at risk of developing lung cancer due to exposure to hazardous chemicals as well as toxins such as welding fumes, diesel exhaust asbestos, silica, and asbestos.
Exposure to these toxins can cause respiratory illnesses like fibrosis and 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 typically employ the process of staging to determine the area of the tumor as well as how far it has travelled. Staging allows them to prescribe the most appropriate treatment.
Rail workers are at a higher-than-average risk of developing lung cancer. This is due to prolonged exposure to coal, diesel exhaust, herbicides, and engine oil. Railroad employees are also exposed to carcinogens from other sources, such as benzene. Benzene can be found in crude oils as well as locomotive exhaust.
Contact Napoli Shkolnik immediately if you've suffered an illness or disease that is life-threatening due to your job at a railroad. We can explain how the Federal Employers Liability Act, which was passed in 1908, operates and assist you in filing claims. Railroad employees who are diagnosed with cancer or other medical condition may sue under FELA for compensation to pay for medical bills, income loss as well as suffering.
Leukemia
Railroads are essential to the economy of our country, bringing millions of people and a huge amount of freight. In a lot of cases railway workers are exposed to dangerous materials which put them at risk of developing various forms of cancer and other serious illnesses. Under the Federal Employers Liability Act, railway workers who are diagnosed with a disease which is connected to their work environment may pursue financial compensation.
In September of 2016 a jury handed down $7.5 million to an ex- Union Pacific railroad worker who contracted leukemia. The man alleges that he worked in the railroad industry for more than 40 years and was exposed to creosote solvents for degreasing, as well as other toxic chemicals, without adequate protection. The man claims that the exposures caused myelodysplastic disorder and then later to progress to acute myeloidleukemia. In union pacific settlements to having blood cancer, he also suffered poor eyesight as well as pain in his legs and feet, weight gain due to his medications, graft-versus- host disease, impotence, and memory loss.
It is not uncommon for railway workers to contract kidney cancer or other cancers because of exposure to carcinogens including welding fumes, diesel exhaust and solvents including engine oil and herbicides. Unlike some other types of occupational diseases such as mesothelioma railroad workers can file lawsuits under the FELA laws, which were established 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 important to contact a reputable railway lawyer immediately.