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Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work
Under FELA railroad workers can sue for compensation for injuries. To be successful, the injured worker must prove that the railroad was negligent in causing the injury.
The evidence in the trial included testimony from an toxicologist, who relied on different studies and risk factors to prove Harris's myeloma was caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
The benzene compound is associated with various hematopoietic cancers, including Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, benzene is a Group 1 Carcinogen. The chemical is found in diesel exhaust and fumes that many railroad workers are exposed to on a regular routine.
Additionally, certain railroad workers are exposed to benzene through cleaning products such as Safety-Kleen or CRC. These cleaning agents contain a type benzene known as methylbenzene. The methylbenzene can be converted into dioxin, a chemical when it comes in contact with water. Dioxins can cause lung cancer and other serious health issues.
Parker Waichman has represented railroad workers in personal injury cases class action lawsuit against railroads their employers, as part of the FELA. For instance the jury awarded an ex- Chicago and North Western Railroad worker $7.5 million for his diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia following years of exposure to chemicals and solvents on the job.
Another instance involved the plaintiff who was diagnosed with myeloma after working as an engineer of railroad signal maintenance for a period of time. He claimed his condition was caused by exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene which he was exposed to while working. Prior to the beginning of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the theory that plaintiff could have realized that his cancer was a result of his exposures to chemicals and environmental dangers while working in the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
A poisonous chemical that is used as a wood preservative creosote is linked to various cancers including skin and scrotal cancer. Creosote is a common issue for railroad workers who work in the repair and maintenance of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program reported that workers who handled creosote had more risk than general population of developing lethal forms of cancer.
In the recent court case, railroad workers filed suit after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He claimed that his occupational exposure to diesel exhaust and other environmental dangers caused cancer. The court ruled that the plaintiff was aware of any potential damage he could sustain due to his job at the railroad and could have found out about his injuries by conducting an exhaustive internet search prior to when he was diagnosed. He did not make the effort and his claim is now barred.
In a different case, the railroad won its defense decision in a case filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed that he was diagnosed with bladder carcinoma as a result being exposed to smoke, other chemicals such as diesel exhaust and creosote.
Parker Waichman has also obtained defense verdicts for cases involving other types cancers, such as lung and prostate cancer. These cases were filed by former railroad workers who claimed their cancers were resulted from a lifetime exposure to toxic chemicals at work. The firm is prepared to review the facts of your case, and then explain your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos can pose a risk for railroad workers. This exposure often occurs when railroad workers work with railroad workers cancer lawsuit ties, class action lawsuit against norfolk southern railroad or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos exposure can result in mesothelioma or lung cancer and other diseases.
In a case filed class action lawsuit against norfolk southern railroad CSX Transportation, plaintiff Ronald K. Harris claims that he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma because from his work for the railroad. According to the class action lawsuit Against norfolk southern railroad, Harris worked for CSX Transportation at its Laredo rail yard on a regular basis. In the process Harris inhaled "harmful chemical substances, toxic chemicals, agents, fumes, particles, and other substances, including but not only diesel exhaust, welding fumes, creosote, carbon monoxide, phenols dioxins and heavy metals."
We successfully defended our client during the two-week trial of a jury in which it was claimed that the repetitive bending, lifting and twisting during the course of work caused herniated discs in the lumbar region and an indefinite disability of 25% which resulted in loss of wages and pain and suffering. The railroad was not found to be negligent and the plaintiff received a modest award.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed various environmental chemicals. Depending on the kind of work they do this exposure can cause health issues of a variety such as multiple myeloma. Contact Parker Waichman if you or a family member has been diagnosed with myeloma after working on railroads.
In a recent court case, an employee of a railroad was awarded $7.5 million by a jury after being diagnosed with acute myeloid lymphoma and myelodysplastic Symptom (MDS). He filed a class action lawsuit against union pacific railroad lawsuits against union pacific railroad two major class Action lawsuit against norfolk southern railroad railroads in the claim that their exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust caused his health issues.
However the railroads filed a summary judgment motion arguing that the plaintiff was aware of most important facts and potential reasons for his injury at the time he was diagnosed. The court agreed and granted the railroads' motion, concluding that plaintiff failed to conduct a reasonable inquiry into whether the condition was related to his work at the railroad.
In the courtroom the plaintiff offered expert testimony from an industrial hygienist and epidemiologists. Expert witnesses claimed that Harris's myeloma was the result of the exposure he received to diesel exhaust. The expert witness cited various studies to support this claim. These studies revealed that there was a link between diesel exhaust and certain kinds of cancers. However, no credible scientist has ever claimed that diesel exhaust is a cause of multiple myeloma.
Under FELA railroad workers can sue for compensation for injuries. To be successful, the injured worker must prove that the railroad was negligent in causing the injury.
The evidence in the trial included testimony from an toxicologist, who relied on different studies and risk factors to prove Harris's myeloma was caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
The benzene compound is associated with various hematopoietic cancers, including Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, benzene is a Group 1 Carcinogen. The chemical is found in diesel exhaust and fumes that many railroad workers are exposed to on a regular routine.
Additionally, certain railroad workers are exposed to benzene through cleaning products such as Safety-Kleen or CRC. These cleaning agents contain a type benzene known as methylbenzene. The methylbenzene can be converted into dioxin, a chemical when it comes in contact with water. Dioxins can cause lung cancer and other serious health issues.
Parker Waichman has represented railroad workers in personal injury cases class action lawsuit against railroads their employers, as part of the FELA. For instance the jury awarded an ex- Chicago and North Western Railroad worker $7.5 million for his diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia following years of exposure to chemicals and solvents on the job.
Another instance involved the plaintiff who was diagnosed with myeloma after working as an engineer of railroad signal maintenance for a period of time. He claimed his condition was caused by exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene which he was exposed to while working. Prior to the beginning of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the theory that plaintiff could have realized that his cancer was a result of his exposures to chemicals and environmental dangers while working in the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
A poisonous chemical that is used as a wood preservative creosote is linked to various cancers including skin and scrotal cancer. Creosote is a common issue for railroad workers who work in the repair and maintenance of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program reported that workers who handled creosote had more risk than general population of developing lethal forms of cancer.
In the recent court case, railroad workers filed suit after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He claimed that his occupational exposure to diesel exhaust and other environmental dangers caused cancer. The court ruled that the plaintiff was aware of any potential damage he could sustain due to his job at the railroad and could have found out about his injuries by conducting an exhaustive internet search prior to when he was diagnosed. He did not make the effort and his claim is now barred.
In a different case, the railroad won its defense decision in a case filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed that he was diagnosed with bladder carcinoma as a result being exposed to smoke, other chemicals such as diesel exhaust and creosote.
Parker Waichman has also obtained defense verdicts for cases involving other types cancers, such as lung and prostate cancer. These cases were filed by former railroad workers who claimed their cancers were resulted from a lifetime exposure to toxic chemicals at work. The firm is prepared to review the facts of your case, and then explain your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos can pose a risk for railroad workers. This exposure often occurs when railroad workers work with railroad workers cancer lawsuit ties, class action lawsuit against norfolk southern railroad or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos exposure can result in mesothelioma or lung cancer and other diseases.
In a case filed class action lawsuit against norfolk southern railroad CSX Transportation, plaintiff Ronald K. Harris claims that he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma because from his work for the railroad. According to the class action lawsuit Against norfolk southern railroad, Harris worked for CSX Transportation at its Laredo rail yard on a regular basis. In the process Harris inhaled "harmful chemical substances, toxic chemicals, agents, fumes, particles, and other substances, including but not only diesel exhaust, welding fumes, creosote, carbon monoxide, phenols dioxins and heavy metals."
We successfully defended our client during the two-week trial of a jury in which it was claimed that the repetitive bending, lifting and twisting during the course of work caused herniated discs in the lumbar region and an indefinite disability of 25% which resulted in loss of wages and pain and suffering. The railroad was not found to be negligent and the plaintiff received a modest award.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed various environmental chemicals. Depending on the kind of work they do this exposure can cause health issues of a variety such as multiple myeloma. Contact Parker Waichman if you or a family member has been diagnosed with myeloma after working on railroads.
In a recent court case, an employee of a railroad was awarded $7.5 million by a jury after being diagnosed with acute myeloid lymphoma and myelodysplastic Symptom (MDS). He filed a class action lawsuit against union pacific railroad lawsuits against union pacific railroad two major class Action lawsuit against norfolk southern railroad railroads in the claim that their exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust caused his health issues.
However the railroads filed a summary judgment motion arguing that the plaintiff was aware of most important facts and potential reasons for his injury at the time he was diagnosed. The court agreed and granted the railroads' motion, concluding that plaintiff failed to conduct a reasonable inquiry into whether the condition was related to his work at the railroad.
In the courtroom the plaintiff offered expert testimony from an industrial hygienist and epidemiologists. Expert witnesses claimed that Harris's myeloma was the result of the exposure he received to diesel exhaust. The expert witness cited various studies to support this claim. These studies revealed that there was a link between diesel exhaust and certain kinds of cancers. However, no credible scientist has ever claimed that diesel exhaust is a cause of multiple myeloma.
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