Were you aware that railroad workers are at a higher risk of cancer than those employed in other jobs?
It’s true. A railroad worker is constantly exposed to diesel exhaust, welding fumes, creosote, paints and solvents, etc., and these toxins can all contribute to the development of bladder cancer.
Being diagnosed with railroad bladder cancer is frightening, and if you’re a railroad worker in this position, you need the right attorney standing in your corner.
Diesel Exhaust, a Carcinogen
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2012, the IARC announced that diesel engine exhaust was “carcinogenic to humans” and that it could cause lung cancer and bladder cancer.
According to the American Cancer Society, diesel exhaust, as in chemical extracts or soot, can cause DNA in one’s cells to change and make them vulnerable to developing cancer. A 2015 study published in “Cancer Medicine” investigated the possible link between bladder cancer and occupational exposure to diesel and gasoline engine emissions among Canadian men. The findings of the research suggested that those workers with 10 years of exposure to diesel emissions at high concentrations had a greater than twofold increase in the risk of developing bladder cancer.
Lost wages, high medical bills
Bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer in men worldwide, with an estimated incidence of more than 330,000 new cases annually. Here in the United States, estimates for 2024 indicate that about 83,190 new cases of bladder cancer (about 63,070 in men and 20,120 in women) will be reported. If diagnosed early, treatment for the disease can be successful.
Still, having to undergo treatment for bladder cancer can be overwhelming in terms of pain and suffering, lost time from work, mounting medical bills, trying to regain one’s quality of life, and more.
A Reputable Railroad Cancer Law Firm
Suppose you believe your medical diagnosis of railroad bladder cancer has a connection to the exposure to toxins in your railroad workplace environment. In that case, you need a tough and experienced legal team to fight for you. Call on the true experts at Diesel Injury Law—Hughes Law Offices LLC—and get the compensation you deserve. Visit them today to learn more.
