Trichloroethylene Causes Kidney Cancer

Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a known human carcinogen with a strong and well-documented association with renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer). If you were exposed to TCE at your work, working on your cars or in your community's water, or through vapor intrusion and later developed kidney cancer, Boling Law Firm can help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.

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Serving Texas and Louisiana

Our team represents clients statewide in Texas and Louisiana, including industrial workers, veterans, mechanics and families living near legacy solvent plumes and manufacturing sites. We handle cases involving workplace exposure, contaminated groundwater, and vapor intrusion into homes, schools, and offices.

What Is Trichloroethylene (TCE)?

TCE is a chlorinated solvent historically used to degrease metals and in electronics and aerospace manufacturing. Because it evaporates and migrates easily, spills and past disposal practices have led to soil and groundwater contamination that can persist for decades.

How TCE Causes Kidney Cancer

• Biologic mechanism: TCE is metabolized into reactive compounds that can damage DNA in kidney tissue.
• Epidemiology: Multiple worker and community studies show elevated kidney cancer rates with increasing cumulative TCE exposure.
• Scientific consensus: Major health agencies classify TCE as carcinogenic to humans, with the strongest link to kidney cancer.

Common Sources of TCE Exposure in TX & LA

Do I Have a TCE Kidney Cancer Case?

You may have a viable claim if all three are true:

1. A diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma (or another primary kidney malignancy), and
2. Credible evidence of TCE exposure or PERC exposure (workplace, water, or indoor air), and
3. Identifiable parties responsible for the use, release, or concealment of TCE.

Evidence That Strengthens a Claim

• Employment records, safety data sheets (SDS), and process logs referencing TCE
• Environmental sampling results (water, indoor air, soil gas)
• Regulatory files (EPA/state databases, permits, violation notices)
• Medical records confirming a kidney cancer diagnosis

Who May Be Liable?

• Manufacturers of TCE and TCE-containing products, manufacturers of PERC Products
• Industrial facilities that used, discharged, or improperly disposed of TCE
• Property owners/developers who failed to disclose or remediate contamination
• Contractors responsible for unsafe handling or disposal practices

Compensation You May Recover

• Medical costs (surgery, targeted therapy, immunotherapy), travel, and supportive care
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering; loss of enjoyment of life
• Wrongful death damages where applicable
• Punitive damages in qualifying cases

Deadlines in Texas and Louisiana

Statutes of limitations and statutes of repose vary and can be short, sometimes as little as one year from the date of diagnosis. This means you need to act quickly to protect your rights. Speak with an attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.

How Boling Law Firm Helps

1. Free evaluation: We review exposure history, medical records, and likely defendants.
2. Investigation: We obtain regulatory files and environmental data and interview witnesses. Our historical database of documents accrued through representing thousands of workers helps us put together a knowledge base to assist workers figure out how they were exposed to toxins such as TCE and PERC.
3. Expert support: We work with oncologists, pathologists, toxicologists, and industrial hygienists who have the expertise to properly attribute how and why you developed kidney cancer.
4. Claim & litigation: We pursue the full value of your case through settlement or trial and will not stop until you get the justice you deserve.
5. No fee unless we recover: You owe no attorney's fees unless we obtain compensation for you.

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Complete the form below or call us at 1-800-799-7914. We represent workers, veterans, and families throughout Texas and Louisiana. We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for plant workers, veterans and their families throughout Texas and Louisiana.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is kidney cancer the cancer most strongly linked to TCE?

Yes. While researchers have evaluated multiple cancers, the strongest and most consistent association for TCE in humans is with renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer). The National Cancer Institute has say that prolonged or repeated exposure to trichloroethylene causes kidney cancer.

What if my exposure ended years ago?

TCE related kidney cancer often appears after long latency, meaning many years after the initial exposure to TCE. Even if exposure occurred decades ago, you may still have a claim. Don't wait, deadlines vary by state. Texas and Louisiana both have two year deadlines to file claims for your Kidney Cancer from exposure to TCE or PERC.

How do I prove TCE exposure?

Proof can come from SDS (safety data sheets) and job records, environmental sampling, EPA/state databases, and witness or expert testimony. Our firm helps assemble this evidence. Boling Law Firm has helped hundreds of workers put together difficult evidence from decades ago to prove their cancer was caused by toxic agents.

How much does it cost to hire Boling Law Firm?

We handle these cases on a contingency fee. You pay no attorney's fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Why Choose Boling Law Firm

• Toxic exposure focus: Industrial, military, and community contamination cases
• Resources to win: Top experts, document teams, and courtroom experience
• Client-first service: Clear communication and compassionate advocacy

• Louisiana Kidney Cancer Lawyer
• Texas Kidney Cancer Lawyer

Medical & legal disclaimer: This page provides general information and is not medical or legal advice. Consult your physician for medical guidance and speak with an attorney about your specific situation.