Yes, you may still have a case. There are many different illnesses associated with diesel exhaust exposure. Diesel exhaust has been tied to strokes and heart disease. Stomach, kidney, pancreatic and bone marrow cancers are all caused by diesel exhaust exposure. Birth defects may also be attributed to diesel exhaust exposure. The many toxic ingredients associated with diesel exhaust have been linked to numerous illnesses.
In addition, medical terminology can sometimes differ – leading to confusion. For instance, cancer of the upper throat – caused by diesel exhaust – is called nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Some leukemias, often called blood cancers, are caused by exposure to benzene, a component of diesel exhaust. If you suspect that your illness, or that of a loved one, was caused by exposure to diesel exhaust, contact a knowledgeable diesel attorney today to learn more.