WEST VIRGINIA BLOOD CANCER LAWYER
EXPOSURE AND THE CONNECTION TO BLOOD CANCERS
In many cases, the incidence of blood cancers have been linked with long term exposure to toxic chemicals known to be carcinogenic (cancer causing). These diseases include but are not limited to:
- Lymphomas – Any cancer originating in the lymphatic system
- Leukemia – Over-creation of white blood cells
- Multiple Myeloma – Tumors arising in bone marrow
Most blood cancers are lymphomas. There are numerous possibilities for exposure to dangerous chemicals in a variety of industries. If you or a family member has recently been diagnosed with a blood cancer and you believe it may be related to your occupation, it is urgent that you consult a West Virginia personal injury attorney immediately.
BLOOD CANCER: HIGH RISK JOBS IN WV
The connection between exposure to certain chemicals and the development of blood cancers has been understood to be an industrial hazard for many decades. Those who work with chemicals and toxic substances such as those below should take precautions:
- Contaminated waste water
- Degreasers
- Herbicides and pesticides
- Paint thinners
- Paints and varnishes
- Solvents / benzene
- Other chemicals
Toxins can be absorbed through the skin or inhaled. Industries known to be particularly high risk include waste management; shoe, chemical and rubber manufacturing; and oil refining. Mechanics, painters, gasoline haulers, chemical workers, railroad employees, power plant workers, and rubber workers may be at risk of developing lymphoma, multiple myeloma or leukemia as a result of benzene exposure and exposure to other chemicals and solvents.
Symptoms of blood cancers may appear in less than a year, or it may take decades. Knowing the impact such an illness has on a person’s life and family, an attorney at our firm fights tirelessly to ensure the maximum financial compensation is paid to our client.