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Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work
Under FELA railroad workers are entitled to file lawsuits to recover compensation for their injuries. To be successful, the injured person must prove that the railroad was negligent in causing the injury.
The evidence presented during the trial included testimony from a toxicologist who used different studies and relative risks to show that Harris's multiple myeloma was caused by the exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
Benzene is linked to a number of hematopoietic tumors which include Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), benzene is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. This chemical is present in diesel fumes and exhaust which many railroad workers are exposed to on a regular routine.
Additionally, certain blacklands Railroad Lawsuit (heide-Houmann.federatedjournals.com) workers are exposed to benzene through cleaning products like Safety-Kleen as well as CRC. These kinds of cleaning products typically contain a type of benzene called methylbenzene. The methylbenzene can be converted into dioxin, a chemical when it comes in contact with water. Dioxins can cause lung cancer as well as other serious health issues.
Parker Waichman has successfully represented numerous railroad workers in personal injury lawsuits against their employers under FELA. A jury gave $7.5 million to an ex Chicago and North Western union pacific railroad lawsuit employee who was diagnosed with acute myeloid cancer after years of exposure.
In a different case, a plaintiff was diagnosed with multiple lymphoma resulting from many years of work as a wasatch railroad contractors lawsuit signal maintenance technician. He claimed his condition was caused by exposure to diesel exhaust as well as the benzene he encountered while working. Prior to the commencement of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the theory that plaintiff knew or could have realized that his cancer was due to his exposure to chemicals as well as environmental hazards while working for the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
Creosote is a toxic chemical used to preserve wood, has been linked with various cancers, including skin cancer and scrotal cancer. This chemical is often a issue for railroad workers who work in the repair and maintenance of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program has reported that workers who handle creosote are at a greater risk of developing lethal cancer than the general population.
A recent court case in which a railroad lawsuits worker sought justice after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma alleges the exposure to diesel exhaust and other environmental toxins caused the cancer. The court ruled that the plaintiff was aware of the potential harm he could suffer because of his job as a railroad worker and could have discovered about his injuries by conducting an extensive internet search before the diagnosis came in. He failed to take the necessary steps and his claim has been deemed time-barred.
In a separate instance, blacklands railroad lawsuit the railroad was successful in defending its verdict in a suit filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-union pacific railroad lawsuits employee. The plaintiff claimed that he had developed bladder cancer as a result of his occupational exposure to secondhand smoke and other chemicals, like creosote or diesel exhaust.
Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in the cases involving other types of cancers, such as prostate and lung cancer, brought by former railroad workers who alleged that their cancers stemmed from a lifetime of exposure to toxic chemicals at work. The firm is ready to review the facts of your case and discuss your options.
Asbestos Exposure
railroad controls limited lawsuit workers may be exposed to asbestos in their work. This can happen when railroad workers work with railroad ties, or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos is known to cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and other maladies.
In a suit filed against CSX Transportation, plaintiff Ronald K. Harris alleges that he developed multiple myeloma as a result from his work for the railroad. According to the lawsuit, Harris worked for CSX Transportation at its Laredo rail yard on a regular basis. He breathed "harmful and toxic chemical, agents and fumes including, but not limited to diesel exhaust, welding fumes, and creosote.
We successfully defended our client in the two-week trial of a jury in which it was alleged that the repetitive bending, lifting and twisting while working as a trackman resulted in herniated lumbar disks, and a 25% permanent disability that caused loss of earnings and pain and suffering. The railroad was found not to be negligent, and the plaintiff was awarded a modest award.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed to various environmental chemicals. This exposure can lead to a variety of health problems such as multiple myeloma. This is based on the type and amount of the work. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma because of work done on the railroad, get in touch with Parker Waichman to discuss your options.
In a recent case an employee of a railroad received $7.5 million from the jury after being diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia. He sued two major railroads, claiming that their exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos led to his health issues.
However the railroads brought a summary judgement motion, arguing that the plaintiff was aware of the crucial facts and the possible causes of his injury by the time he was diagnosed. The court agreed with the railroads and granted their motion concluding that the plaintiff hadn't conducted a reasonable investigation to determine if his condition was due to his employment at a railroad.
The plaintiff provided expert testimony during the trial of an industrial hygienist as well as epidemiologists. The expert witnesses stated that Harris's myeloma is the result of his exposure to diesel exhaust. The expert witness cited various studies to prove this. These studies showed an association between diesel exhaust and certain types of cancer. However, no reputable scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is a cause of multiple myeloma.
Under FELA railroad workers are entitled to file lawsuits to recover compensation for their injuries. To be successful, the injured person must prove that the railroad was negligent in causing the injury.
The evidence presented during the trial included testimony from a toxicologist who used different studies and relative risks to show that Harris's multiple myeloma was caused by the exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
Benzene is linked to a number of hematopoietic tumors which include Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), benzene is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. This chemical is present in diesel fumes and exhaust which many railroad workers are exposed to on a regular routine.
Additionally, certain blacklands Railroad Lawsuit (heide-Houmann.federatedjournals.com) workers are exposed to benzene through cleaning products like Safety-Kleen as well as CRC. These kinds of cleaning products typically contain a type of benzene called methylbenzene. The methylbenzene can be converted into dioxin, a chemical when it comes in contact with water. Dioxins can cause lung cancer as well as other serious health issues.
Parker Waichman has successfully represented numerous railroad workers in personal injury lawsuits against their employers under FELA. A jury gave $7.5 million to an ex Chicago and North Western union pacific railroad lawsuit employee who was diagnosed with acute myeloid cancer after years of exposure.
In a different case, a plaintiff was diagnosed with multiple lymphoma resulting from many years of work as a wasatch railroad contractors lawsuit signal maintenance technician. He claimed his condition was caused by exposure to diesel exhaust as well as the benzene he encountered while working. Prior to the commencement of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the theory that plaintiff knew or could have realized that his cancer was due to his exposure to chemicals as well as environmental hazards while working for the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
Creosote is a toxic chemical used to preserve wood, has been linked with various cancers, including skin cancer and scrotal cancer. This chemical is often a issue for railroad workers who work in the repair and maintenance of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program has reported that workers who handle creosote are at a greater risk of developing lethal cancer than the general population.
A recent court case in which a railroad lawsuits worker sought justice after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma alleges the exposure to diesel exhaust and other environmental toxins caused the cancer. The court ruled that the plaintiff was aware of the potential harm he could suffer because of his job as a railroad worker and could have discovered about his injuries by conducting an extensive internet search before the diagnosis came in. He failed to take the necessary steps and his claim has been deemed time-barred.
In a separate instance, blacklands railroad lawsuit the railroad was successful in defending its verdict in a suit filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-union pacific railroad lawsuits employee. The plaintiff claimed that he had developed bladder cancer as a result of his occupational exposure to secondhand smoke and other chemicals, like creosote or diesel exhaust.
Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in the cases involving other types of cancers, such as prostate and lung cancer, brought by former railroad workers who alleged that their cancers stemmed from a lifetime of exposure to toxic chemicals at work. The firm is ready to review the facts of your case and discuss your options.
Asbestos Exposure
railroad controls limited lawsuit workers may be exposed to asbestos in their work. This can happen when railroad workers work with railroad ties, or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos is known to cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and other maladies.
In a suit filed against CSX Transportation, plaintiff Ronald K. Harris alleges that he developed multiple myeloma as a result from his work for the railroad. According to the lawsuit, Harris worked for CSX Transportation at its Laredo rail yard on a regular basis. He breathed "harmful and toxic chemical, agents and fumes including, but not limited to diesel exhaust, welding fumes, and creosote.
We successfully defended our client in the two-week trial of a jury in which it was alleged that the repetitive bending, lifting and twisting while working as a trackman resulted in herniated lumbar disks, and a 25% permanent disability that caused loss of earnings and pain and suffering. The railroad was found not to be negligent, and the plaintiff was awarded a modest award.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed to various environmental chemicals. This exposure can lead to a variety of health problems such as multiple myeloma. This is based on the type and amount of the work. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma because of work done on the railroad, get in touch with Parker Waichman to discuss your options.
In a recent case an employee of a railroad received $7.5 million from the jury after being diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia. He sued two major railroads, claiming that their exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos led to his health issues.
However the railroads brought a summary judgement motion, arguing that the plaintiff was aware of the crucial facts and the possible causes of his injury by the time he was diagnosed. The court agreed with the railroads and granted their motion concluding that the plaintiff hadn't conducted a reasonable investigation to determine if his condition was due to his employment at a railroad.
The plaintiff provided expert testimony during the trial of an industrial hygienist as well as epidemiologists. The expert witnesses stated that Harris's myeloma is the result of his exposure to diesel exhaust. The expert witness cited various studies to prove this. These studies showed an association between diesel exhaust and certain types of cancer. However, no reputable scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is a cause of multiple myeloma.
