Thyroid cancer - PFAS exposure Jones Act & FELA claims

Thyroid cancer affects roughly 43,720 people nationwide every year. Some of the risk factors for thyroid cancer are being female, genetics, a diet low in iodine, radiation exposure, and a history of breast cancer. However, it has recently come to light that exposure to PFAS can also result in thyroid cancer in maritime workers and railroad employees. PFAS are highly toxic substances found in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) used for firefighting. This firefighting foam contains up to 98% PFAS, making it very dangerous to the health of workers exposed to it. If you worked as a seaman or railroad worker and were exposed to PFAS or other toxic substances, and now struggle with thyroid cancer, do not hesitate to contact our attorneys, as you might be entitled to financial compensation under the Jones Act or FELA.

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PFOA exposure was found to inhibit the accumulation of iodine in thyroid cells

PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals", act as endocrine-disrupting chemicals because of their ability to interfere with the hormone system, which may result in thyroid disease. Maritime workers and railroad employees who were exposed to PFAS in the workplace and now have thyroid disease might be more prone to developing cancer.

Furthermore, PFOS exposure was found to increase the risk of thyroid cancer in people exposed to it by 56%. This is one of the most common substances from this group, as well as one of the most dangerous. The longer a person is exposed to PFAS, the more chances of developing thyroid cancer they have, as these chemicals accumulate in the body over time.

If you are a seaman or railroad worker who was exposed to PFAS at the workplace and worry you might have thyroid cancer, these are the symptoms you should seek medical attention for:

a painless lump or swelling in the neck
hoarseness or other voice changes
trouble swallowing and breathing
swollen lymph nodes in the neck

In laboratory studies, PFAS were shown to cause hypertrophy and hyperplasia of thyroid follicular cells and had a strong association with low total and free thyroxine concentrations. If these changes occur in the thyroid gland, the risk of developing cancer becomes higher. Our attorneys encourage maritime workers and railroad employees with thyroid cancer who are exposed to PFAS at work to contact us, as they may be able to file a Jones Act or FELA claim and obtain compensation. With over three decades of experience handling occupational exposure cases, we can easily determine if you are eligible for compensation.

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File your thyroid cancer Jones Act or FELA claim with the assistance of our skilled attorneys

With over 35 years of experience in filing occupational exposure claims, our attorneys are ready to offer you quality legal assistance if you are a maritime worker or railroad employee struggling with thyroid cancer due to PFAS exposure in the workplace. The process of filing a claim is simple and will require minimal involvement on your part, as we understand how physically and emotionally draining suffering from cancer can be.

You will only have to provide our legal team with your employment records, which you must retrieve, and your medical records. If we determine that you are eligible to file a Jones Act or FELA claim, we will go to great lengths to obtain the maximum compensation you are entitled to.

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