Bladder cancer - PFAS exposure Jones Act & FELA claims

Toxic exposure is responsible for 25% of bladder cancer cases in men and 11% of bladder cancer cases in women

The main source of PFAS in maritime and railroad workplaces is the use of aqueous film-forming foam, commonly known as AFFF, a very effective fire suppressant used to put out jet fuel and petroleum fires. It was employed by firefighters and emergency response personnel, which led to significant exposure. There are multiple routes of exposure to PFAS, such as ingestion and inhalation.

If you spent a long time surrounded by high levels of PFAS in the workplace environment, chances are your health will be affected at some point during your lifetime. Bladder cancer develops when malignant tumors begin growing inside or outside of your bladder, which is the organ that stores urine before it is eliminated by your body. The most common symptoms of bladder cancer include:

• blood in the urine
• pain or a burning sensation during urination
• frequent urination
• feeling the need to urinate many times throughout the night
• feeling the need to urinate, but not being able to pass urine
• lower back pain on one side of the body
• swelling in the feet
• bone pain
• loss of appetite

If you worked as a maritime worker or railroad employee and were exposed to PFAS or other toxic substances and struggle with bladder cancer, you might be entitled to compensation, so we encourage you to get in touch with our attorneys. The family members of workers who were exposed and have this diagnosis might also be eligible to file a claim.

Under which names can bladder cancer be diagnosed?

As another harrowing disease that can occur as a consequence of exposure to PFAS in the workplace, bladder cancer has multiple subtypes, depending on the particularities of the malignant cells that make up the tumors. It is important to know the names that bladder cancer may appear in your medical records, as receiving one of the diagnoses below will most likely qualify you for filing a Jones Act or FELA claim.

• papillary urothelial carcinoma
• squamous cell carcinoma
• adenocarcinoma

If you were told that you have one of these diseases, you should not postpone contacting our law firm, as our primary area of practice is occupational exposure involving PFAS, and our attorneys will help you get the monetary compensation you are entitled to from the liable parties. We will file a Jones Act or FELA claim on your behalf, which will be expedited so that you can benefit from the money you deserve as soon as possible.