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Aplastic anemia can be a serious blood disorder. It affects the bone marrow which produces red blood cells and platelets. It can affect any age group. However, the incidence is greatest in children and among those aged between 20 and 25.
The disease could affect people who are exposed to diesel exhaust or other chemical substances at work. To discuss their situation, workers can contact an attorney for personal injury with experience.
Benzene Exposures
Benzene is a clear or pale yellow liquid, is one of the top twenty compounds in America. It is found in crude oils gasoline, a number of industrial products such as dyes, degreasers and lubricants. This dangerous chemical is often breathed in by workers at steel mills, petrochemical facilities, and railroad yards. Even tiny levels of benzene that are consumed or breathed for a year or longer can cause anemia due to aplastic.
Aplastic anemia can be found in all people with a slight peak in childhood leukemias and a higher incidence in males. The disorder reduces the number of blood cells that can carry oxygen to tissues, leading to severe fatigue and other symptoms. It may lead to cancers of the bone marrow as well as lymph nodes. Plaintiffs in benzene litigation may claim that there is no acceptable level of exposure to this carcinogen. However, a skilled lawyer for benzene could show that even small levels of the chemical can be harmful over the course of time.
People who have been diagnosed with aplastic anemia, and believe the condition is caused by occupational exposures to benzene should contact the Hughes Law Firm. Our firm works with occupational medicine and toxicology experts to determine if a connection can be established between the disease and exposure to benzene. If there is a link the case, we may pursue an action under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). This law was enacted to provide workers with compensation when they are seriously injured at work or suffer illnesses.
Vaccine Side Effects
The vaccines used by railroads to protect its workers from illness are generally safe and effective but they can also cause negative side negative effects. Some of these adverse effects can be serious, but most occur within a short time after vaccination and are self-limiting. Rare side effects, such as anaphylaxis, may also occur after the vaccination, but they are usually not life-threatening or cause long-term problems.
Some people who receive the vaccine may have changes in their period which can be more severe than normal bleeding. Other symptoms include sore arms and a lump at the injection site and mild fever. The symptoms can be controlled by taking painkillers available over-the-counter.
Vaccines are tested for safety before they are allowed to be used in the United States, and the FDA and CDC have a database of adverse event reports that occurred following the administration of an approved vaccine. CSX Transportation settlement (VAERS) is used to determine the possibility of adverse reactions that were not discovered during the clinical trial of a vaccine.
Certain of these reports may indicate an underlying medical condition like anemia. This condition affects bone marrow where blood cells are created. It is present throughout all age groups, however, it has a slight peak in childhood and it is more prevalent in the 20 to 25-year-old age group. Anemia, thrombocytopenia, as well as ecchymoses are signs of aplastic aneurism.
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
The water supply of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, was contaminated with toxins such as perchloroethylene(PCE) and vinyl chloride (VC) and the chemical benzene (TCE) and trichloroethylene. The source of the contamination was off-base fuel depots industrial waste and seepage from chemical factories. More than one million Marines, their families and friends resided on the base at the time the drinking water was contaminated. The chemicals in the water were connected to a number of illnesses, including aplastic aneurism.
Multiple studies have linked the four chemicals that are found in the Camp Lejeune water to neurological problems, specifically aplastic angiemia. Trichloroethylene for instance, can cause neurobehavioral impairments when someone is exposed to low levels of it over the course of a long time. It is also known to cause blood disorders such as aplastic the aneurism.
Aplastic anemia can be an extremely debilitating illness. It can impact the quality of life of people and hinder them from working or driving, or attending social gatherings. It can also lead to anxiety and depression. If you suffer from aplasticanemia and you spent time at Camp Lejeune it is important to speak with a seasoned attorney who can help you seek compensation for the negligence of the government. They can help you determine the value of your losses, including lost income and medical expenses. They can also fight for your right to VA benefits and a fair settlement for your claim.
Compensation
A person with aplastic anemia or myelodysplastic diseases may be entitled compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and discomfort. These conditions can be expensive to treat and could reduce life spans. The Federal Employers Liability Act allows workers to claim compensation for injuries and illnesses resulting from work. Hartley Law Group, PLLC can assist you in filing a claim for compensation under the FELA.