Prostate cancer - PFAS exposure Jones Act & FELA claims

Every year, nearly 250K men in the US receive a diagnosis of prostate cancer, whereas 34K others lose their lives to this malignant disease. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men, the first being lung cancer. While the causes of prostate cancer include obesity, being over the age of 50, and having a family history of prostate cancer, this disease can also be the result of exposure to PFAS, a group of dangerous chemicals found in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) used in maritime and railroad workplaces. If you worked as a seaman or railroad worker and were exposed to PFAS or toxic substances and came to struggle with prostate cancer, please contact our law firm, as you may be entitled to financial compensation for your suffering under the Jones Act or FELA.

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PFOA exposure is linked to a higher risk of prostate cancer incidence and mortality

Prostate cancer is so prevalent that 1 in 8 men will receive this awful diagnosis during their lifetime. It is worthy of note that 6 in 10 cases are diagnosed in men who are 65 or older, being quite rare in men under 40. Nevertheless, prostate cancer can occur at any age. Another noteworthy aspect is that African Americans are more likely to receive a diagnosis of prostate cancer than Caucasians. 1 man out of 41 will die of prostate cancer. The following are the most common symptoms of prostate cancer:

frequent urination
weak or interrupted urine flow
the urge to urinate frequently at night
blood in the urine
erectile dysfunction
pain or burning during urination

The main source of PFAS in maritime and railroad workplaces is the employment of aqueous film-forming foam, also known as AFFF, by firefighters and emergency response personnel to put out jet fuel and petroleum fires. This fire suppressant is highly dangerous, as once the PFAS it contains are released into the environment, they persist, since they are forever chemicals. Similarly, once they enter the human body, they remain there forever, being able to cause serious health problems, such as prostate cancer.

If you worked as a maritime worker or railroad employee and were exposed to PFAS or other toxic substances and developed prostate cancer, you might be eligible to file a Jones Act or FELA claim. Prostate cancer has a latency of 15 years when it is caused by PFAS exposure, but it can be shorter for aggressive cancer types.

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We can help you file a Jones Act or FELA claim for PFAS exposure

Since 1990, our legal team has been providing quality assistance to victims of occupational exposure to PFAS and other toxic substances and will go to great lengths to recover compensation for you from the liable parties. If you came to struggle with prostate cancer after you were exposed to PFAS or other hazardous chemicals in the workplace as a maritime worker or railroad employee, you may qualify to file a Jones Act or FELA claim.

While complex and tedious, the legal process will require minimal involvement on your part, as we are aware that cancer patients are in great physical and emotional pain. You will have to send our attorneys your employment records, which you must retrieve yourself, and your medical records. Following claim submission, you may obtain the financial compensation you are eligible for if you choose to work with our law firm.

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