Glioblastoma | Radiation Exposure

Glioblastoma is an aggressive brain cancer that may be linked to toxic exposure, radiation, and unsafe workplace conditions. Victims and families can pursue lawsuits against negligent employers or corporations to recover medical costs, lost income, and damages. The Lyon Firm represents clients nationwide in complex glioblastoma and toxic exposure claims.

Glioblastoma is one of the deadliest cancers, and for many families, the financial and emotional toll is overwhelming. If exposure to toxic substances or unsafe conditions played a role in your diagnosis, pursuing legal action can provide compensation and help prevent future harm. The Lyon Firm is committed to guiding families through these difficult cases with compassion and determination.

Ionizing radiation is high-energy radiation, and a cause for concern for radiation exposure in numerous occupational settings. Ionizing radiation contains enough energy to cause brain cancer and other serious health issues with acute or chronic exposure. Glioblastoma patients develop brain tumors after exposure to certain substances or high doses of ionizing radiation directed at the body.

Those in the Nuclear and Aerospace industries, as well as those working or living in Fernald, Ohio face an increased risk of developing certain cancers.

Joe Lyon is a highly-rated Personal Injury Attorney and workplace attorney who has represented individuals nationwide in personal injury claims. If you have been exposed to Ionizing Radiation, and have questions about your legal rights, please contact The Lyon Firm.

Who is at Risk of Developing Glioblastoma Cancer?

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common malignant brain tumor in American adults. The cancer is particularly fatal, with a median patient survival of 12 to 15 months. In the United States each year, around 23,000 new diagnoses and 16,000 deaths are reported from brain and other central nervous system cancers.

The risk of developing brain cancer increases with age, and studies show risk increases in certain groups exposed to ionizing radiation. Radiation exposure can occur from ingesting, inhaling, injecting, or absorbing radioactive materials.

Both external and internal sources may compromise the whole body or a portion of the body. Ionizing radiation may affect a person by chronic or acute exposure by means of Radon, medical X-rays, nuclear medicine, and exposure to toxic consumer products.

What Causes Glioblastoma?

The exact cause of glioblastoma is not fully understood, but studies have linked potential contributing factors such as:

• Radiation exposure: occupational or medical-related overexposure.
• Toxic chemicals: solvents, pesticides, and petrochemicals.
• Heavy metals: arsenic, lead, and cadmium.
• Genetic predisposition: inherited mutations may increase vulnerability.

Understanding Glioblastoma

Glioblastoma is a fast-growing, aggressive type of central nervous system tumor that forms on the supportive tissue of the brain. Glioblastomas may appear in any lobe of the brain, but it develops more commonly in the frontal and temporal lobes. Glioblastoma usually affects adults.

Symptoms of glioblastoma vary depending on the location and size of the tumor, but they may include the following:

• Persistent headaches
• Double or blurred vision
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Changes in mood or personality
• Difficulty in ability to think and learn
• Memory loss
• Onset of seizures
• Muscle weakness
• Speech difficulty
• Confusion
• Difficulty with balance
• Urinary incontinence

Occupational Radiation Exposure & Brain Cancer

Ionizing radiation sources can be found in a range of work settings. Radiation sources pose a considerable health risk to affected workers if not properly controlled and workers are not protected.

Occupational health hazards associated with ionizing radiation may be present in the following workplaces:

• Healthcare facilities
• Semiconductor factories
• Nuclear weapon production facilities
• Nuclear reactor facilities (Uranium mills and Fuel preparation plants)
• Hazardous waste operations
• Construction sites
• Military research facilities
• Pharmaceutical production facilities

Lyon Firm Glioblastoma Settlements

Estate of Michael Bauer, et al. v. The General Electric Company

Joe Lyon was lead counsel in complex and first impression toxic tort action involving the deaths of three employees of The General Electric Company who were working together at an aviation testing facility. All three men worked side by side in the same room for many years and all suffered diagnosis and death as a result of glioblastomas. Plaintiffs alleged a connection between the tumors and radiation exposure in radioactive dust at the worksite.

After several years of highly contested litigation involving significant environmental testing and development of expert testimony, the case was settled confidentially and provided recourse and closure to the surviving family members. GE maintains there is no connection. This is the only known tort recovery for workplace radiation exposure in Ohio.

Pursuing a glioblastoma lawsuit requires deep knowledge of toxic tort law, occupational safety standards, and medical science. The Lyon Firm has decades of experience handling complex cancer-related litigation on behalf of individuals and families across the country.

When you hire The Lyon Firm, you receive:

• Experienced legal guidance in cancer and toxic exposure lawsuits.
• Access to leading experts in oncology, neurology, and environmental science.
• Aggressive advocacy against corporations that prioritize profits over safety.
• Personalized representation tailored to your family’s unique circumstances.
• No fees unless we win, as cases are handled on a contingency basis.