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Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Railroad Cancer Settlements
MDS happens when blood-forming cells in the bone marrow turn abnormal, resulting in low levels of one or more types of blood cells. This includes red blood cells that transport oxygen, white blood cells that fight infections and platelets that control bleeding.
Chemotherapy treatment for MDS eliminates cancerous and aml myelodysplastic syndrome healthy cells, including blood-forming ones. Patients suffering from MDS often undergo a stem cell transplant to replace the blood-forming cells.
Benzene Exposures
Benzene is a highly toxic chemical that has been found to cause blood cancers. It can be absorbed into the body via skin, nose or lungs and has been linked to leukemia as well as other blood cancers. Benzene exposure is particularly dangerous because it can accumulate in bones, where it damages healthy cells and inhibits production of new blood cells.
Railroad workers are often exposed to benzene through breathing diesel fumes and using chemical solvents for degreasing engines. In some instances, employees would soak rags in benzene-containing solvents, and then use the cloths to clean components and tools. In addition, railroads often leave diesel-powered trucks and locomotives running in shop areas, exposing employees to high levels of benzene.
Our firm represents railroad employees who have been diagnosed with blood cancers because of their working environment. These cancers affect bone marrow where blood is made. They may develop into leukemia (acute myeloid leukemia as well as other forms of the disease) or lymphomas (such as Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma) or myelodysplastic syndrome.
Our lawyers can help you file a claim for damages resulting from your blood cancer, which includes the amount of compensation you’ll receive for medical bills and lost wages. Call us today to receive a free consultation on making a claim. We represent victims of cases across the United States, including Pennsylvania and Illinois.
Occupational Diseases
Occupational disease is a disease that affects an employee because of work-related factors. This kind of illness usually includes conditions like cancer, respiratory diseases such as skin disorders, psychiatric illnesses that are triggered by exposure to harmful chemicals or loud noise.
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of occupational diseases. For instance railroad workers who is often employed in repair shops for diesel locomotives can be exposed to dangerous levels of benzene. Other workers may be exposed to harmful substances like methanol as well as mineral spirits. They may also be exposed or exposed to paints, gasoline, and paint thinners. Employees may also be exposed to noise which can lead to hearing loss.
Some of the most common occupational diseases are contact dermatitis, skin cancer, and mesothelioma. Contact dermatitis is a condition of the skin that can cause severe itching, discomfort and pain. Skin cancer can be caused by exposure to sun or other irritants. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the lungs and stomach, and is usually caused by exposure to asbestos.
Those suffering from myelodysplastic syndrome can receive treatment for the disease by receiving blood transfusions and taking erythropoiesis-stimulating agents that increase the number of red blood cells in the body. Lenalidomide is a medication that can reduce the need for blood transfusions. Antithymocyte Globulin (ATG) is a drug that weakens or blocks the immune system and may decrease the symptoms of anemia. It is a drug that works to suppress the immune system.
Workers’ Compensation
Different types of cancers, like mesothelioma or leukemia as well as kidney and lung cancer are caused by exposure to chemicals that are used on railroads. Railroad workers who contract one of these chronic illnesses because of the negligence of their employers could be eligible for compensation under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act.
Railroad workers’ FELA workers compensation claim could be used to pay for lost wages, medical expenses, and suffering. A knowledgeable lawyer can help a client establish that their condition was caused due to their employment on the railroad, and also demonstrate that their railroad employer was negligent in exposing them dangerous radiation and toxic chemicals as they worked.
Exposure to benzene may increase the risk of a railway worker developing acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic Disorder. Other causes of these illnesses include diesel fumes, asbestos or welding fumes. Chemical solvents, weed killers and secondhand smoke from cigarettes are also a factor in.
In a majority of cases, MDS or aml Myelodysplastic syndrome diagnosed in railroad workers is treated with aggressive chemotherapy. Patients may also consider an embryonic stem cell transfer which consists of killing bone marrow’s blood cells by utilizing high doses of chemotherapy and replacing them with healthy ones. Fortunately, MDS patients have a three-year survival rate of 35 percent after treatment. Contact us immediately if someone you love has been diagnosed with MDS and want to discuss your legal options.
FELA Lawsuits
The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) which was passed in 1908, allows railroad workers to be compensated for injuries sustained while working. In 1908, lawmakers enacted the FELA to protect railroad workers from hazards at work which could result in serious injuries. FELA lawsuits give plaintiffs the right to claim compensation for medical bills or lost wages as well as pain and suffering. This type of compensation is not covered by a standard workers claims for compensation.
Railroad corporations usually challenge FELA claims relating to occupational diseases. Their lawyers might argue that the former employee is not able to provide one instance in which they were exposed to harmful substances. Certain railroad corporations might claim that the former employee isn’t capable of providing official test results that show unsafe levels of radiation or other chemicals.
A FELA lawyer for cancer cases will talk to the client as well as their family members to form an idea of how the illness has affected their lives. This aspect of a lawsuit is vital to the success of a FELA suit. A successful claim will include a sum for non-economic damages, such as suffering and pain. It is important to remember that the jury will determine the amount of this award. They will be looking at the severity of the disease as well as the duration of the illness, and the impact of treatment on person’s life quality.
