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Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work
Under FELA, railroad workers can file lawsuits to recover compensation for their injuries. However, in order to succeed in bringing a claim, the injured worker must prove that the railroad's negligence contributed to their injuries.
The evidence presented at the trial included testimony from toxicologist who conducted various studies and relative risk factors to show that Harris's myeloma had been caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
The exposure to benzene can be linked to 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 (IARC) the chemical it is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. This chemical is found in diesel exhaust and fumes which union pacific railroad lawsuits workers are exposed to on a daily basis.
Some railroad workers are also exposed by cleaning products like CRC or Safety-Kleen. These cleaning agents contain a type benzene known as methylbenzene. The methylbenzene converts to dioxin, a chemical when it comes into contact with water. Dioxins can cause lung cancer as well as other serious health issues.
Parker Waichman has successfully represented many railroad workers in personal injury cases against their employers under FELA. A jury gave $7.5 million to an ex Chicago and North Western Railroad employee who was diagnosed with acute myeloid cancer after years of exposure.
Another instance involved the plaintiff who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma while working as an engineer in the maintenance of railroad signals for a period of time. He claimed his condition was a result of exposure to benzene and class action lawsuit against railroads diesel exhaust that he experienced while on the job. Prior to the beginning of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the notion that plaintiff was aware or could have realized that his cancer was due to his exposure to chemicals as well as environmental hazards during his railroad employment.
Creosote Exposure
Creosote is a toxic chemical used to preserve wood, has been linked with several cancers including skin cancer and scrotal carcinoma. Railroad workers working on the maintenance and repair of railway ties can be exposed to this chemical. The National Toxicology Program reported that those who handled creosote were at greater risk than the general population of developing lethal forms of cancer.
In an upcoming court case, an employee of a railroad filed suit after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He claimed that his occupational exposure to diesel exhaust as well as environmental hazards caused cancer. The court decided that the plaintiff knew of the potential dangers he might suffer due to his job at the railroad and could have discovered about his injuries by conducting an extensive internet search before the diagnosis came in. Because he failed to undertake this task, his class action lawsuit against Railroads is time-barred.
In a different case, the railroad won its defense decision in a case filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-blacklands railroad lawsuit worker. The plaintiff claimed that he developed bladder cancer as a result of the exposure he received from secondhand smoke and other toxic chemicals, like creosote and diesel exhaust.
Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in cases involving different types of cancers including lung and prostate cancers, which were brought by former railroad employees who claimed their cancers were caused by an exposure to toxic chemicals while working. The firm is ready to review the facts of your case, and then explain your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Railroad employees can be exposed to asbestos while working. This can happen when workers manage union pacific railroad lawsuits ties, or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and other diseases.
In a suit filed against CSX Transportation, plaintiff Ronald K. Harris alleges that he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma as a consequence of his work with the railroad. Harris, class action lawsuit against railroads according to the suit, worked every day for CSX Transportation in its Laredo railroad yard. As a result Harris inhaled "harmful chemicals, toxic agents, fumes and particles, and other substances including but not only diesel exhaust creosote, welding fumes, carbon monoxide and phenols. dioxins, and heavy metals."
We successfully defended our clients during the trial of a jury that lasted two weeks, in which it was claimed that repetitive lifting and bending while working as trackmen caused herniated discs in the lumbar region. This resulted in an impairment of 25% which resulted in a loss of wage as well as pain and discomfort. The railroad was not found to be negligent and the plaintiff was awarded only a modest amount.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed a variety of environmental chemicals. This exposure can lead to various health issues including multiple myeloma, based on the nature and intensity of the work. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma as the result of work on the railroad, call Parker Waichman to discuss your options.
In a recent court case, a railroad employee was awarded $7.5 million by a jury for having been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic Symptom (MDS). He sued two major railways for claiming that exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos caused health issues.
However the railroads brought an appeal based on summary judgment, which argued that the plaintiff was aware of crucial facts and the possible causes of his injury by the time of his diagnosis. The court sided with the railroads and granted their motion, concluding the plaintiff had not made a reasonable inquiry to determine if his illness was connected to his railroad controls limited lawsuit employment.
The plaintiff offered expert testimony during the trial of an industrial hygiene specialist as well as epidemiologists. Expert witnesses claimed that Harris's myeloma resulted of his exposure to diesel exhaust. The expert witness cited numerous studies to support this claim. These studies revealed that there was a link between diesel exhaust and certain kinds of cancers. No reputable scientist, however, has ever concluded diesel exhaust is the source of multiple myeloma.
Under FELA, railroad workers can file lawsuits to recover compensation for their injuries. However, in order to succeed in bringing a claim, the injured worker must prove that the railroad's negligence contributed to their injuries.
The evidence presented at the trial included testimony from toxicologist who conducted various studies and relative risk factors to show that Harris's myeloma had been caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
The exposure to benzene can be linked to 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 (IARC) the chemical it is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. This chemical is found in diesel exhaust and fumes which union pacific railroad lawsuits workers are exposed to on a daily basis.
Some railroad workers are also exposed by cleaning products like CRC or Safety-Kleen. These cleaning agents contain a type benzene known as methylbenzene. The methylbenzene converts to dioxin, a chemical when it comes into contact with water. Dioxins can cause lung cancer as well as other serious health issues.
Parker Waichman has successfully represented many railroad workers in personal injury cases against their employers under FELA. A jury gave $7.5 million to an ex Chicago and North Western Railroad employee who was diagnosed with acute myeloid cancer after years of exposure.
Another instance involved the plaintiff who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma while working as an engineer in the maintenance of railroad signals for a period of time. He claimed his condition was a result of exposure to benzene and class action lawsuit against railroads diesel exhaust that he experienced while on the job. Prior to the beginning of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the notion that plaintiff was aware or could have realized that his cancer was due to his exposure to chemicals as well as environmental hazards during his railroad employment.
Creosote Exposure
Creosote is a toxic chemical used to preserve wood, has been linked with several cancers including skin cancer and scrotal carcinoma. Railroad workers working on the maintenance and repair of railway ties can be exposed to this chemical. The National Toxicology Program reported that those who handled creosote were at greater risk than the general population of developing lethal forms of cancer.
In an upcoming court case, an employee of a railroad filed suit after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He claimed that his occupational exposure to diesel exhaust as well as environmental hazards caused cancer. The court decided that the plaintiff knew of the potential dangers he might suffer due to his job at the railroad and could have discovered about his injuries by conducting an extensive internet search before the diagnosis came in. Because he failed to undertake this task, his class action lawsuit against Railroads is time-barred.
In a different case, the railroad won its defense decision in a case filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-blacklands railroad lawsuit worker. The plaintiff claimed that he developed bladder cancer as a result of the exposure he received from secondhand smoke and other toxic chemicals, like creosote and diesel exhaust.
Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in cases involving different types of cancers including lung and prostate cancers, which were brought by former railroad employees who claimed their cancers were caused by an exposure to toxic chemicals while working. The firm is ready to review the facts of your case, and then explain your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Railroad employees can be exposed to asbestos while working. This can happen when workers manage union pacific railroad lawsuits ties, or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and other diseases.
In a suit filed against CSX Transportation, plaintiff Ronald K. Harris alleges that he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma as a consequence of his work with the railroad. Harris, class action lawsuit against railroads according to the suit, worked every day for CSX Transportation in its Laredo railroad yard. As a result Harris inhaled "harmful chemicals, toxic agents, fumes and particles, and other substances including but not only diesel exhaust creosote, welding fumes, carbon monoxide and phenols. dioxins, and heavy metals."
We successfully defended our clients during the trial of a jury that lasted two weeks, in which it was claimed that repetitive lifting and bending while working as trackmen caused herniated discs in the lumbar region. This resulted in an impairment of 25% which resulted in a loss of wage as well as pain and discomfort. The railroad was not found to be negligent and the plaintiff was awarded only a modest amount.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed a variety of environmental chemicals. This exposure can lead to various health issues including multiple myeloma, based on the nature and intensity of the work. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma as the result of work on the railroad, call Parker Waichman to discuss your options.
In a recent court case, a railroad employee was awarded $7.5 million by a jury for having been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic Symptom (MDS). He sued two major railways for claiming that exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos caused health issues.
However the railroads brought an appeal based on summary judgment, which argued that the plaintiff was aware of crucial facts and the possible causes of his injury by the time of his diagnosis. The court sided with the railroads and granted their motion, concluding the plaintiff had not made a reasonable inquiry to determine if his illness was connected to his railroad controls limited lawsuit employment.
The plaintiff offered expert testimony during the trial of an industrial hygiene specialist as well as epidemiologists. Expert witnesses claimed that Harris's myeloma resulted of his exposure to diesel exhaust. The expert witness cited numerous studies to support this claim. These studies revealed that there was a link between diesel exhaust and certain kinds of cancers. No reputable scientist, however, has ever concluded diesel exhaust is the source of multiple myeloma.
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