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Myelodysplastic Syndrome Railroad Lawsuits

Myelodysplastic Syndrome railroad lawsuits often involve workers who receive a diagnosis of leukemia years after they have retired from railroad employment. The diagnosis may be related to the worker's job if they were exposed to chemicals such as solvents, degreasers, and herbicides.

MDS is diagnosed by examining changes in the bone marrow or blood. Low levels of red blood cells and pale skin are indicators of MDS. MDS can progress to leukemia if it is not treated.

Solvents

Solvents are any liquid that dissolves solutes. Solvents can be used to dilute chemicals and are often used in chemical syntheses. Solvents are also used in the manufacture pharmaceutical products such as hormones, cholesterol in vaccines, vitamins and other medications. Solvents can be found in liquid, solid or gaseous state, although they are mostly used in the liquid form. They are classified as nonpolar and polar with the nonpolar ones being capable of dissolving ions through hydrogen bonding. Nonpolar solvents can be divided into aliphatic and aromatic. Ethanol is a common example of an organic solvent. It is miscible with water and several other organic compounds including benzene (acetone), benzene and the hexane. It is also a suitable solvent for many organic compounds that are halogenated such as dichloromethane, chlorine and chloroform.

Benzene, a poisonous solvent has been linked to cancer. It is also present in diesel exhaust and fuel and is absorbed through the skin and lung. Railroad workers exposed to benzene were at risk for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Myelodysplastic Syndrome, multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. In railroad shops, benzene was used to clean and degrease engines and other equipment. It was also used to create herbicides and agricultural chemicals.

Ammonia

Myelodysplastic Syndrome railroad lawsuit syndromes (MDS) occur when blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are insufficient. Low blood cell counts could be caused by abnormal cell types, which can cause health problems such as anemia. Anemia blocks the body from supplying oxygen to cells, myelodysplastic syndrome railroad lawsuit which can lead to dizziness and fatigue, weakness and shortness of breath. MDS sufferers can also have low counts of platelets and white blood cells. MDS may progress if not treated to acute myeloid lymphoma (AML), which is a type of cancer that affects the lymph nodes and bone marrow.

MDS can be caused by exposure to chemical solvents, benzene, ammonia, agricultural chemicals, and other industrial products. MDS is more likely to occur if these substances are exposed repeatedly or over a long period of time. Railroad workers who use solvents such as trichloroethylene or perchloroethylene and mineral spirit, paints, degreasers, thinners and lubricants on regular basis are at risk of developing MDS. This includes those working in the car department, locomotive mechanics and yard workers.

MDS claims are settled at lower amounts than other FELA claims, as they aren't as severe. However, the Lyon Firm has a nationally acknowledged team of railroad disease lawyers and is thought of as leaders in these cases. Contact us to discuss your claim. You may be entitled to damages for your future and current medical expenses loss of income physical pain and pain, as well as disfigurement, under the Federal Employers Liability Act.

Diesel Exhaust

It is a devastating event for a worker on the railroad to be diagnosed with leukemia or any blood cancers that are related. This is particularly true if railroad companies were responsible for the exposure of the person to diesel exhaust fumes and other toxic chemicals.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other federal agencies have acknowledged that exposure to diesel exhaust is linked to cancer. Diesel exhaust particles contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and benzene - both of which are known carcinogens. These carcinogens have been proven to cause respiratory and lung damage at high levels of exposure. This is why railroad workers need to wear masks while working close to moving trains or tracks.

Railroad companies would often leave engines, forklifts and other machinery running in shops for railroads that exposed workers at railroads to high quantities of diesel exhaust fumes. Many workers also soaked rags in cleaners that contained benzene and then use them to clean equipment and other parts.

For decades railroads knew that their employees could be exposed to diesel exhaust and other dangerous chemicals, but they did nothing to safeguard them. It's devastation to learn that a railroad employee, who's been working for years on the job, is diagnosed with leukemia. If you've been diagnosed with leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome or a similar blood cancer your railroad's company could be liable under the Federal Employers Liability Act.

Benzene

The odorless, colorless liquid that evaporates quickly into the air. The volatile compound is found in petroleum products such as gasoline and diesel fuel. It can also be found in crude oils and fracking fluids. It is released into the air in the course of forest fires or volcanic eruptions. It is also used to make plastics, as well as other products such as degreasers. It also serves as dye, solvent insecticide, lubricant rubber, and resin. Railroad workers exposed to benzene by the use of mineral spirits, petroleum-based thinners, paints, and diesel fuel have been found to be at elevated risk for MDS, leukemia, and other blood cancers.

Exposure to benzene inhibits the bone marrow's ability to produce healthy white blood cells red blood cells and platelets. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects white blood cells and the lymphatic system can also be caused by benzene. The toxin may reduce the capacity of blood to carry oxygen. This can result in anemia, fatigue and bruising.

Railroad workers who have been diagnosed with MDS or AML may be able file a lawsuit against their employer under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). To win a claim the worker must prove that the railroad's negligence contributed to their condition even if it did so in a minor way.

Our team of railroad disease lawyers will assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve if you have been diagnosed with MDS or AML. Contact us now to schedule no-cost consultation and to find out more about our services.