Kidney cancer - PFAS exposure Jones Act & FELA claims

A greater kidney cancer incidence was observed among people with a high PFOA level in their blood

The most common type of kidney cancer in adults is renal cell carcinoma, which accounts for up to 80% of cases. It develops in the lining of the kidneys and can easily spread to nearby organs and areas of the body. Timely diagnosis is essential for a favorable prognosis, as the sooner kidney cancer is found, the greater your life expectancy will be. If certain risk factors are present along with PFAS exposure, such as smoking, high blood pressure, or obesity, the chances of developing kidney cancer increase.

If you worked as a seaman or railroad employee and developed kidney cancer, you might be eligible to file a claim. Kidney cancer has a latency period that can span many years when caused by occupational exposure, but it can be shorter for aggressive cancer types.

Maritime workers may have been exposed to carcinogens through work with asbestos, diesel exhaust, solvents, PFAS-containing firefighting foam (AFFF), and other toxic substances aboard vessels. Railroad workers face similar exposures to diesel fumes, asbestos, creosote, PFAS, and other hazardous chemicals.

In the regrettable case you received a kidney cancer diagnosis as a maritime or railroad worker, we strongly encourage you to contact our legal team, as we specialize in occupational exposure claims and may be able to help you recover fair compensation for your suffering.

The link between exposure to PFAS and kidney cancer development

Kidney cancer is one of the most alarming associations with PFAS shown by recent studies. PFOA - perfluorooctanoic acid, a type of PFAS, shows a notable increase in renal cell carcinoma. The studies that have established a strong connection between PFAS and kidney cancer are quite numerous.

PFAS, after entering the body, can accumulate in the kidneys, where they cause oxidative stress and may cause damage to the DNA. The triggered inflammation can lead to the development of kidney cancer.

Possible kidney cancer diagnosis due to PFAS exposure

While kidney cancer can have many causes, one of them is exposure to PFAS and other toxic substances in the workplace. Maritime workers and railroad employees may have been exposed to PFAS through aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) used for firefighting, as well as other hazardous chemicals. It is important to be aware that if you are diagnosed with kidney cancer, you may not have this exact name for the disease in your medical records, as kidney cancer has various subtypes, which are the following:

• renal cell carcinoma
• papillary renal cell carcinoma
• urothelial carcinoma
• Wilms tumor
• sarcoma of the kidneys
• kidney lymphoma

If you came to struggle with one of the diseases above, we encourage you to contact our lawyers, as they specialize in occupational exposure cases involving PFAS, AFFF, and other toxic substances and might be able to help you recover the financial compensation you deserve. Because we know that cancer patients are often in urgent need of money to afford their treatment, we will strive to obtain compensation for you within the shortest time possible. However, this usually means several months to several years of waiting, as the process of having your claim reviewed is very complex and time-consuming.