This History Behind Railroad Lawsuit Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Will Haunt You For The Rest Of Your Life!
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Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work
Under FELA, railroad workers can file lawsuits against Union pacific railroad (sites.google.com) to recover compensation for their injuries. However, in order to succeed in bringing a claim, the injured worker must prove that negligence on the part of the railroad was the cause of their injuries.
The evidence in the trial included testimony from toxicologist who conducted different studies and risk factors to demonstrate that Harris's myeloma had been caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
It is linked to many hematopoietic tumours which include Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), it is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. This chemical can be found in diesel fumes, and railroad workers are regularly exposed to it.
Railroad workers may also be exposed to cleaning products like Safety-Kleen or CRC. These cleaning products typically contain a form of benzene known as the methylbenzene. When methylbenzene comes in contact with water, it is converted into a chemical called dioxin. Dioxins are a group of chemicals that can trigger many serious health issues such as lung cancer.
Parker Waichman has represented railroad workers in personal injury cases against their employers under the FELA. A jury awarded $7.5 million to an ex Chicago and North Western Railroad employee who was diagnosed with acute myeloid cancer after years of exposure.
Another case involved the plaintiff who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma while working as an engineer of railroad signal maintenance for a number of years. He alleged his condition was caused by exposures to benzene and diesel exhaust that he was exposed to working. Before the beginning of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the theory that plaintiff was aware or should have known his cancer was due to his exposure to chemicals as well as environmental dangers during his employment at the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
Creosote, a toxic chemical used to preserve wood has been linked to various cancers, including skin cancer and scrotal cancer. Railroad workers working on the maintenance and repair of railway ties are frequently exposed to this chemical. The National Toxicology Program reported that workers who handled creosote had more risk than general population of developing fatal forms of cancer.
In a recent court case, railroad workers sued after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He claimed that occupational exposure to diesel exhaust and environmental hazards led to the development of cancer. The court decided that the plaintiff was aware of any potential damage he could incur from his work at the railroad, and could have found out about his injury by conducting an exhaustive search on the internet when he was diagnosed. Since he did not do this the action is barred.
In a different case the railroad was able to win a defense verdict in a lawsuit filed in Philadelphia County by a former railroad worker. The plaintiff claimed he developed bladder cancer due to the exposure he received from secondhand smoke and other chemical substances, Lawsuits Against Union Pacific Railroad like creosote or diesel exhaust.
Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in cases that involve different types of cancers including prostate and lung cancer, brought by other former railroad workers who alleged their cancers were a result of years of exposure to toxic chemicals while working. The firm is ready to review the facts of your case and explain your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is a concern for railroad workers. Workers are exposed to asbestos while they work on railroad ties, repair or install railway gear or work on railroad tracks. Asbestos can cause mesothelioma or lung cancer as well as other ailments.
Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against CSX Transportation claims that he contracted multiple myeloma because of his work with the railroad. According to the lawsuit, Harris worked for CSX Transportation at its Laredo rail yard on a regular basis. Harris breathed "harmful and toxic chemicals, agents and fumes including but not limited to diesel exhaust, welding fumes, and creosote.
We successfully defended our client during the course of a two-week jury trial which it was alleged that the repetitive bending, lifting, and twisting during the course of work caused herniated discs in the lumbar region and a 25% permanent disability resulting in lost wages and suffering and pain. The railroad was found to not be negligent and the plaintiff was awarded only a small amount.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of chemicals in the environment. 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 because of work done on the railroad, you should contact Parker Waichman to discuss your options.
In a recent case, a railroad employee was awarded $7.5 million by a juror for being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic Disorder (MDS). He sued two major railroads, claiming that exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos caused his health problems.
However the railroads filed a summary judgment motion arguing that the plaintiff was aware of the fundamental facts and possible causes of his injury by the time he was diagnosed. The court ruled in favor of the railroads' motion, concluding that plaintiff failed to make a reasonably diligent investigation into whether his condition was related to his employment at a railroad.
The plaintiff presented evidence from an industrial hygienist, as well as epidemiologists. The expert witnesses claimed that Harris's myeloma resulted of the exposure he received to diesel exhaust. In support of this assertion, the expert witness referenced several studies that proved a correlation between certain types of cancer and diesel exhaust. No reputable scientist, however, has ever concluded diesel exhaust is the reason of multiple myeloma.
Under FELA, railroad workers can file lawsuits against Union pacific railroad (sites.google.com) to recover compensation for their injuries. However, in order to succeed in bringing a claim, the injured worker must prove that negligence on the part of the railroad was the cause of their injuries.
The evidence in the trial included testimony from toxicologist who conducted different studies and risk factors to demonstrate that Harris's myeloma had been caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
It is linked to many hematopoietic tumours which include Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), it is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. This chemical can be found in diesel fumes, and railroad workers are regularly exposed to it.
Railroad workers may also be exposed to cleaning products like Safety-Kleen or CRC. These cleaning products typically contain a form of benzene known as the methylbenzene. When methylbenzene comes in contact with water, it is converted into a chemical called dioxin. Dioxins are a group of chemicals that can trigger many serious health issues such as lung cancer.
Parker Waichman has represented railroad workers in personal injury cases against their employers under the FELA. A jury awarded $7.5 million to an ex Chicago and North Western Railroad employee who was diagnosed with acute myeloid cancer after years of exposure.
Another case involved the plaintiff who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma while working as an engineer of railroad signal maintenance for a number of years. He alleged his condition was caused by exposures to benzene and diesel exhaust that he was exposed to working. Before the beginning of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the theory that plaintiff was aware or should have known his cancer was due to his exposure to chemicals as well as environmental dangers during his employment at the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
Creosote, a toxic chemical used to preserve wood has been linked to various cancers, including skin cancer and scrotal cancer. Railroad workers working on the maintenance and repair of railway ties are frequently exposed to this chemical. The National Toxicology Program reported that workers who handled creosote had more risk than general population of developing fatal forms of cancer.
In a recent court case, railroad workers sued after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He claimed that occupational exposure to diesel exhaust and environmental hazards led to the development of cancer. The court decided that the plaintiff was aware of any potential damage he could incur from his work at the railroad, and could have found out about his injury by conducting an exhaustive search on the internet when he was diagnosed. Since he did not do this the action is barred.
In a different case the railroad was able to win a defense verdict in a lawsuit filed in Philadelphia County by a former railroad worker. The plaintiff claimed he developed bladder cancer due to the exposure he received from secondhand smoke and other chemical substances, Lawsuits Against Union Pacific Railroad like creosote or diesel exhaust.
Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in cases that involve different types of cancers including prostate and lung cancer, brought by other former railroad workers who alleged their cancers were a result of years of exposure to toxic chemicals while working. The firm is ready to review the facts of your case and explain your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is a concern for railroad workers. Workers are exposed to asbestos while they work on railroad ties, repair or install railway gear or work on railroad tracks. Asbestos can cause mesothelioma or lung cancer as well as other ailments.
Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against CSX Transportation claims that he contracted multiple myeloma because of his work with the railroad. According to the lawsuit, Harris worked for CSX Transportation at its Laredo rail yard on a regular basis. Harris breathed "harmful and toxic chemicals, agents and fumes including but not limited to diesel exhaust, welding fumes, and creosote.
We successfully defended our client during the course of a two-week jury trial which it was alleged that the repetitive bending, lifting, and twisting during the course of work caused herniated discs in the lumbar region and a 25% permanent disability resulting in lost wages and suffering and pain. The railroad was found to not be negligent and the plaintiff was awarded only a small amount.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed to a range of chemicals in the environment. 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 because of work done on the railroad, you should contact Parker Waichman to discuss your options.
In a recent case, a railroad employee was awarded $7.5 million by a juror for being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic Disorder (MDS). He sued two major railroads, claiming that exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos caused his health problems.
However the railroads filed a summary judgment motion arguing that the plaintiff was aware of the fundamental facts and possible causes of his injury by the time he was diagnosed. The court ruled in favor of the railroads' motion, concluding that plaintiff failed to make a reasonably diligent investigation into whether his condition was related to his employment at a railroad.
The plaintiff presented evidence from an industrial hygienist, as well as epidemiologists. The expert witnesses claimed that Harris's myeloma resulted of the exposure he received to diesel exhaust. In support of this assertion, the expert witness referenced several studies that proved a correlation between certain types of cancer and diesel exhaust. No reputable scientist, however, has ever concluded diesel exhaust is the reason of multiple myeloma.
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