Diesel-related Illnesses

Numerous occupational diseases have now been attributed to diesel exposures.

That said, tying the illness to the exposures remains complicated. While many occupations are exposed to diesel exhaust, there are other toxic exposures that are unique to certain trades. Diesel Injury Law is familiar with the illnesses associated with various occupations. We prove your case by consulting with top experts, including industrial hygienists, toxicologists, occupational medicine doctors, oncologists and epidemiologists.

Lung, bladder, stomach, kidney and throat cancers have been linked to diesel exposures. So to have cancers of the nose and mouth.

There are over three hundred variations of cancer. If you suspect that your cancer may be attributable to your work around toxins like diesel exhaust, call Diesel Injury Law and let us help make that determination.

With regard to blood and bone marrow disorders, the following have all been linked to diesel exposures:

• Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

• Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

• Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)

• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

• Multiple Myeloma

• Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

• Aplastic Anemia

As with the cancers listed previously, there are numerous other blood and bone marrow disorders not specifically listed above which may also be linked to workplace exposures. Call Diesel Injury Law today to learn if your illness is job-related.

Diesel exposures also cause numerous pulmonary problems, including but not limited to:

• Diesel Asthma

• Emphysema

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• Reactive Airway Disease (RAD)

• Pulmonary Fibrosis/Interstitial Lung Disease

• Black Lung

Chicago Diesel Injury Attorney for Diesel-Related Illnesses

If you suspect that your illness, or that of a loved one, was caused by a diesel exposure, contact a knowledgeable diesel attorney today to learn more.