Breast cancer - PFAS exposure Jones Act & FELA claims

Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results data show that male breast cancer incidence has risen by 40% in the past few decades. As is the case with most cancers, the exact cause of male breast cancer is unknown. Medical researchers have found several risk factors for this disease, including aging, excessive alcohol consumption, radiation exposure, and hormone replacement therapy. Nevertheless, medical studies have recently found a causal relationship between breast cancer and PFAS exposure, toxic 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 other toxic substances and developed breast cancer, you may be eligible for compensation under the Jones Act or FELA, which our skilled legal team can help you recover.

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Exposure to PFAS can increase breast cancer risk in men

According to medical studies, between 5% and 10% of breast cancer cases are the result of inherited gene mutations. It is worthy of note that men can also develop breast cancer, although this occurrence is quite rare, with approximately 2,500 diagnosed cases every year in the country.

The American Cancer Society estimates that in the following years, thousands of new cases of male breast cancer will be diagnosed in the US. The most common symptoms of male breast cancer include:

a lump in the breast or underarm
thickening or swelling of a part of the breast
irritation or dimpling of breast skin
redness or flaky skin in the nipple area
pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area
nipple discharge, including blood

In maritime and railroad workplaces, the main source of PFAS is the use of aqueous film-forming foam, commonly known as AFFF, used by firefighters and emergency response personnel.

This effective fire suppressant is employed to put out jet fuel and petroleum fires. It contains a large amount of PFAS, which inevitably leads to contamination of workplaces where it is used. In the regrettable event that you were exposed to PFAS or other hazardous chemicals as a maritime worker or railroad employee and came to struggle with breast cancer, we might be able to help you recover financial compensation under the Jones Act or FELA.

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You can file a Jones Act or FELA claim with the assistance of our skilled legal team

With over 35 years of experience in providing quality legal assistance to victims of occupational exposure to PFAS and other toxic substances, we are ready to help you recover the financial compensation you deserve if you developed male breast cancer as a result of PFAS exposure in the workplace and meet the eligibility requirements. Although the legal process is complex and demanding, it will require minimal involvement on your part.

You will only have to retrieve your employment records and your medical records and send these documents to our attorneys so that they can assess your case. Several months to several years following claim submission, you may receive the sum of money you are entitled to if you have a strong case and qualify for compensation. It is noteworthy that working with us is free of charge unless we recover compensation for you.

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