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The Importance of Cancer Screenings

What is a cancer screening and why should you get one? We often receive inquiries from seemingly healthy individuals who have viewed our website or postings and become concerned because they were exposed to cancer-causing toxins like diesel exhaust and solvents. These individuals often ask - what can be done? One simple thing that you can do is request a...

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How to Reduce Diesel Exposure at Work

American workers employed in industries such as the railroad, truck driving, truck repair, mining, construction, firefighting, and many others are exposed to diesel exhaust on a daily basis. Ongoing diesel fume exposure can lead to a variety of complications and diseases, including various forms of cancer and leukemia. Fortunately, there are some measures you can take as a worker to...

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A Note to Vietnam Veterans

Here at Diesel Injury Law, we have received many inquiries from individuals who call asking whether their occupational disease is work-related. After a thorough intake with an experienced diesel attorney, we often learn that the caller is a Vietnam Veteran. Many of the diseases that are associated with workplace exposures to diesel exhaust may also be compensable via claims through...

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Shop Employees – Am I Being Exposed To Diesel Exhaust?

Shop employees in many industries, including railroad and trucking, are regularly exposed to harmful diesel exhaust and diesel particulate matter (soot). Numerous hazardous chemicals are part of the gases and vapors found in diesel exhaust. The diesel soot is dangerous because carcinogens, including polyaromatic hydrocarbons, adhere to the surface of the soot which is inhaled and deposited inside your throat...

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