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Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work
Under FELA railroad employees can bring lawsuits to seek compensation for their injuries. To be successful, the person who was injured will need to prove that the railroad was negligent in causing the injury.
The evidence presented at the trial included testimony from toxicologist who conducted various studies and risk factors to show that Harris's myeloma had been caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
The benzene compound is associated with several hematopoietic tumors, including 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 can be found in diesel fumes, and many railroad workers are regularly exposed to it.
Some union pacific railroad lawsuits workers are also exposed by cleaning products such as Safety-Kleen or CRC. These cleaning products contain a type benzene known as methylbenzene. The methylbenzene is converted to dioxin, a chemical when it comes into contact with water. Dioxins are a class of substances that can cause many serious health problems such as lung cancer.
Parker Waichman has successfully represented numerous railroad employees in personal injury lawsuits against their employers under FELA. A jury awarded $7.5 million to an ex- Chicago and North Western Railroad Cancer Lawsuit Settlements - gorod-lugansk.Com, employee diagnosed with acute myeloid cancer following years of exposure.
Another case involved a plaintiff who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma while working as a railroad signal maintenance engineer for a number of years. The plaintiff claimed that his condition was a result of exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene that he was exposed to on the job. Prior to the beginning of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based upon the idea that plaintiff was aware or ought to have known that his cancer was related to exposure to chemicals and environmental hazards during his railroad class action lawsuit employment.
Creosote Exposure
Creosote, a toxic chemical used to preserve wood, has been linked with several cancers including skin cancer and scrotal cancer. Railroad workers who work on the maintenance and repair of railway ties are regularly exposed to this chemical. The National Toxicology Program has reported that workers who handle creosote have a higher risk of developing cancer lethal than the general population.
In a recent court case, a railroad worker sued after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He claimed that his work-related exposure to diesel exhaust as well as environmental hazards caused cancer. The judge determined that the plaintiff was aware of the possibility of harm from his railroad work and could have found out about his injury via a reasonable internet search at the time he was diagnosed. Since he was not able to undertake this task his action is deemed to be time-barred.
In a different case, the railroad was successful in defending its verdict in a lawsuit filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed that he developed bladder cancer as a result of his exposure to secondhand smoke and other chemicals like creosote and diesel exhaust.
Parker Waichman has also obtained defense verdicts in cases that involve other types of cancers, including prostate and lung cancer. These cases were brought by former railroad workers, who claimed their cancers were caused by a lifetime exposure to toxic chemicals at work. The firm is ready to review the facts of your case and discuss your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is a concern for railroad workers. This is often the case when railroad workers work with railroad ties or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos exposure could cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and other diseases.
Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against CSX Transportation claims that he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma as a result of his job at the wasatch railroad contractors lawsuit. Harris, according to the lawsuit worked daily for CSX Transportation in its Laredo railroad yard. In the process Harris breathed in "harmful chemicals, toxic fumes, substances, particles, and other substances which include but not restricted to diesel exhaust creosote, welding fumes, carbon monoxide, phenols dioxins and heavy metals."
We successfully defended our client in the two-week trial of a jury in which it was claimed that repetitive bending, lifting and twisting when working as a trackman caused herniated lumbar disks and Railroad Cancer Lawsuit Settlements an indefinite disability of 25% which resulted in loss of wages and suffering and pain. The railroad was not found to be negligent, and the plaintiff was awarded a small award.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of environmental chemicals. This exposure can trigger numerous health problems including multiple myeloma, based on the type and amount of the work. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma as because of work done on the railroad, contact Parker Waichman to discuss your options.
In a recent case railroad workers received $7.5 million from an appeals court after being diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia. He sued two major railroads, claiming that exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos caused his health problems.
The railroads filed an appeal for summary judgment asserting that at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis he was aware of all the circumstances and causes of his injury. The court agreed with the railroads and granted their motion concluding that the plaintiff has not conducted a reasonable investigation to determine whether his condition was due to his work at the railroad.
In the courtroom, the plaintiff presented expert testimony from an industrial hygiene specialist and epidemiologists. The expert witnesses said that Harris's myeloma is a result of his exposure diesel exhaust. The expert witness referenced a variety of studies to prove this. These studies showed that there was a link between diesel exhaust and certain types of cancer. A reputable scientist, however has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is the cause of multiple myeloma.
Under FELA railroad employees can bring lawsuits to seek compensation for their injuries. To be successful, the person who was injured will need to prove that the railroad was negligent in causing the injury.
The evidence presented at the trial included testimony from toxicologist who conducted various studies and risk factors to show that Harris's myeloma had been caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
The benzene compound is associated with several hematopoietic tumors, including 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 can be found in diesel fumes, and many railroad workers are regularly exposed to it.
Some union pacific railroad lawsuits workers are also exposed by cleaning products such as Safety-Kleen or CRC. These cleaning products contain a type benzene known as methylbenzene. The methylbenzene is converted to dioxin, a chemical when it comes into contact with water. Dioxins are a class of substances that can cause many serious health problems such as lung cancer.
Parker Waichman has successfully represented numerous railroad employees in personal injury lawsuits against their employers under FELA. A jury awarded $7.5 million to an ex- Chicago and North Western Railroad Cancer Lawsuit Settlements - gorod-lugansk.Com, employee diagnosed with acute myeloid cancer following years of exposure.
Another case involved a plaintiff who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma while working as a railroad signal maintenance engineer for a number of years. The plaintiff claimed that his condition was a result of exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene that he was exposed to on the job. Prior to the beginning of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based upon the idea that plaintiff was aware or ought to have known that his cancer was related to exposure to chemicals and environmental hazards during his railroad class action lawsuit employment.
Creosote Exposure
Creosote, a toxic chemical used to preserve wood, has been linked with several cancers including skin cancer and scrotal cancer. Railroad workers who work on the maintenance and repair of railway ties are regularly exposed to this chemical. The National Toxicology Program has reported that workers who handle creosote have a higher risk of developing cancer lethal than the general population.
In a recent court case, a railroad worker sued after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He claimed that his work-related exposure to diesel exhaust as well as environmental hazards caused cancer. The judge determined that the plaintiff was aware of the possibility of harm from his railroad work and could have found out about his injury via a reasonable internet search at the time he was diagnosed. Since he was not able to undertake this task his action is deemed to be time-barred.
In a different case, the railroad was successful in defending its verdict in a lawsuit filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed that he developed bladder cancer as a result of his exposure to secondhand smoke and other chemicals like creosote and diesel exhaust.
Parker Waichman has also obtained defense verdicts in cases that involve other types of cancers, including prostate and lung cancer. These cases were brought by former railroad workers, who claimed their cancers were caused by a lifetime exposure to toxic chemicals at work. The firm is ready to review the facts of your case and discuss your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is a concern for railroad workers. This is often the case when railroad workers work with railroad ties or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos exposure could cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and other diseases.
Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against CSX Transportation claims that he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma as a result of his job at the wasatch railroad contractors lawsuit. Harris, according to the lawsuit worked daily for CSX Transportation in its Laredo railroad yard. In the process Harris breathed in "harmful chemicals, toxic fumes, substances, particles, and other substances which include but not restricted to diesel exhaust creosote, welding fumes, carbon monoxide, phenols dioxins and heavy metals."
We successfully defended our client in the two-week trial of a jury in which it was claimed that repetitive bending, lifting and twisting when working as a trackman caused herniated lumbar disks and Railroad Cancer Lawsuit Settlements an indefinite disability of 25% which resulted in loss of wages and suffering and pain. The railroad was not found to be negligent, and the plaintiff was awarded a small award.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of environmental chemicals. This exposure can trigger numerous health problems including multiple myeloma, based on the type and amount of the work. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma as because of work done on the railroad, contact Parker Waichman to discuss your options.
In a recent case railroad workers received $7.5 million from an appeals court after being diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia. He sued two major railroads, claiming that exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos caused his health problems.
The railroads filed an appeal for summary judgment asserting that at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis he was aware of all the circumstances and causes of his injury. The court agreed with the railroads and granted their motion concluding that the plaintiff has not conducted a reasonable investigation to determine whether his condition was due to his work at the railroad.
In the courtroom, the plaintiff presented expert testimony from an industrial hygiene specialist and epidemiologists. The expert witnesses said that Harris's myeloma is a result of his exposure diesel exhaust. The expert witness referenced a variety of studies to prove this. These studies showed that there was a link between diesel exhaust and certain types of cancer. A reputable scientist, however has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is the cause of multiple myeloma.
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