5 Lessons You Can Learn From Railroad Lawsuit Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
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Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work
Under FELA, railroad workers can bring lawsuits to seek compensation for their injuries. In order to bring a successful claim, the injured party must prove that negligence by the railroad was the cause of their injuries.
The evidence presented during the trial included the testimony of a toxicologist who used different studies and their relative risks to establish that Harris's multi myeloma was the result of his exposure diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
Exposure to benzene is 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, it is a Group 1 Carcinogen. The chemical is found in diesel fumes and exhaust that many railroad workers are exposed to on a regular regularly.
Additionally, certain railroad workers are also exposed to benzene via cleaning products like Safety-Kleen as well as CRC. These types of cleaning agents typically contain a kind of benzene known as the methylbenzene. When methylbenzene comes into contact with the water, it's transformed into a chemical called dioxin. Dioxins belong to a group of substances that can lead to many serious health problems including lung cancer.
Parker Waichman has represented railroad workers in personal injury cases against their employers, in accordance with the FELA. For instance, a jury awarded a former Chicago and North Western Railroad worker $7.5 million for his diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia after years of exposure to chemicals and solvents while working.
In another case, a plaintiff was diagnosed with multiple lymphoma after several years of working as a railroad workers cancer lawsuit signal maintenance technician. He claimed that his condition was caused from exposure to diesel exhaust, as well as benzene he had experienced during his work. Prior to the commencement of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the idea that plaintiff was aware or could have realized that his cancer was due to his exposure to chemicals as well as environmental dangers during his employment at the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
A toxic chemical that is used as a wood preserver, creosote has been linked to various cancers including scrotal and skin cancer. This chemical is often a issue for railroad workers working in the repair and maintenance of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program reported that workers who handled creosote had greater risk than the general population of developing fatal forms of cancer.
In the recent court case, railroad workers sued after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He claimed that his work-related exposure to diesel exhaust and csx railroad lawsuit other environmental dangers led to cancer. The court ruled that the plaintiff knew of the potential harm he could suffer due to his job at the railroad and could have found out about his condition by conducting an exhaustive search on the internet when he was diagnosed. He did not do so and the case has been deemed time-barred.
In a different instance, the union pacific railroad lawsuit won a defense verdict in a lawsuit filed in Philadelphia County by a former railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed he was diagnosed with bladder cancer due to the exposure he received from secondhand smoke and other chemical substances, csx railroad Lawsuit such as creosote and diesel exhaust.
Parker Waichman has also obtained defense verdicts in cases that involve different types of cancers, such as lung and prostate cancer. These cases were brought by former railroad employees, who claimed their cancers had been due to a lifetime exposure to toxic chemicals at work. The firm is ready to examine the facts of your case and provide your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Railroad employees could be exposed to asbestos in their work. This exposure often occurs when workers manage railroad ties or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and other diseases.
Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a lawsuit brought against Csx railroad lawsuit (allprint.moscow) Transportation claims that he contracted multiple myeloma due to his work at the railroad. Harris as per the class action lawsuit against union pacific railroad, worked on a daily basis for CSX Transportation in its Laredo railroad yard. As a result the worker breathed "harmful toxic chemicals, fumes, substances, particles, and substances which include but not restricted to diesel exhaust, welding fumes, creosote, carbon monoxide, phenols dioxins and heavy metals."
We successfully defended our client during the course of a two-week jury trial which it was claimed that repetitive stretching, lifting and twisting when working as a trackman resulted in herniated lumbar disks, and a 25% permanent disability that caused loss of earnings and suffering and pain. The railroad was found to not be negligent and the plaintiff received only a modest amount.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed a number of different environmental chemicals. This exposure can trigger various health issues including multiple myeloma, based on the type and amount of the work. Contact Parker Waichman if you or a family member has been diagnosed with myeloma after working on railroads.
In a recent case, an employee of a union pacific railroad lawsuit received $7.5 million from the jury after being diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia. He filed a lawsuit against two major railroads in the claim that their exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos caused health issues.
The railroads filed a motion for summary judgment arguing that at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis the plaintiff was aware of the details and causes of the injury. The court sided with the railroads and granted their motion, concluding that the plaintiff had not made a reasonable inquiry to determine if his condition was related to his railroad employment.
The plaintiff gave expert testimony at trial from an industrial hygienist, as well as epidemiologists. Expert witnesses stated that Harris's myeloma is a result of his exposure diesel exhaust. In support of this assertion, the expert witness referenced numerous studies that demonstrated an association between certain types of cancer and diesel exhaust. However, no respected scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is the reason of multiple myeloma.
Under FELA, railroad workers can bring lawsuits to seek compensation for their injuries. In order to bring a successful claim, the injured party must prove that negligence by the railroad was the cause of their injuries.
The evidence presented during the trial included the testimony of a toxicologist who used different studies and their relative risks to establish that Harris's multi myeloma was the result of his exposure diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
Exposure to benzene is 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, it is a Group 1 Carcinogen. The chemical is found in diesel fumes and exhaust that many railroad workers are exposed to on a regular regularly.
Additionally, certain railroad workers are also exposed to benzene via cleaning products like Safety-Kleen as well as CRC. These types of cleaning agents typically contain a kind of benzene known as the methylbenzene. When methylbenzene comes into contact with the water, it's transformed into a chemical called dioxin. Dioxins belong to a group of substances that can lead to many serious health problems including lung cancer.
Parker Waichman has represented railroad workers in personal injury cases against their employers, in accordance with the FELA. For instance, a jury awarded a former Chicago and North Western Railroad worker $7.5 million for his diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia after years of exposure to chemicals and solvents while working.
In another case, a plaintiff was diagnosed with multiple lymphoma after several years of working as a railroad workers cancer lawsuit signal maintenance technician. He claimed that his condition was caused from exposure to diesel exhaust, as well as benzene he had experienced during his work. Prior to the commencement of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the idea that plaintiff was aware or could have realized that his cancer was due to his exposure to chemicals as well as environmental dangers during his employment at the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
A toxic chemical that is used as a wood preserver, creosote has been linked to various cancers including scrotal and skin cancer. This chemical is often a issue for railroad workers working in the repair and maintenance of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program reported that workers who handled creosote had greater risk than the general population of developing fatal forms of cancer.
In the recent court case, railroad workers sued after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He claimed that his work-related exposure to diesel exhaust and csx railroad lawsuit other environmental dangers led to cancer. The court ruled that the plaintiff knew of the potential harm he could suffer due to his job at the railroad and could have found out about his condition by conducting an exhaustive search on the internet when he was diagnosed. He did not do so and the case has been deemed time-barred.
In a different instance, the union pacific railroad lawsuit won a defense verdict in a lawsuit filed in Philadelphia County by a former railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed he was diagnosed with bladder cancer due to the exposure he received from secondhand smoke and other chemical substances, csx railroad Lawsuit such as creosote and diesel exhaust.
Parker Waichman has also obtained defense verdicts in cases that involve different types of cancers, such as lung and prostate cancer. These cases were brought by former railroad employees, who claimed their cancers had been due to a lifetime exposure to toxic chemicals at work. The firm is ready to examine the facts of your case and provide your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Railroad employees could be exposed to asbestos in their work. This exposure often occurs when workers manage railroad ties or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and other diseases.
Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a lawsuit brought against Csx railroad lawsuit (allprint.moscow) Transportation claims that he contracted multiple myeloma due to his work at the railroad. Harris as per the class action lawsuit against union pacific railroad, worked on a daily basis for CSX Transportation in its Laredo railroad yard. As a result the worker breathed "harmful toxic chemicals, fumes, substances, particles, and substances which include but not restricted to diesel exhaust, welding fumes, creosote, carbon monoxide, phenols dioxins and heavy metals."
We successfully defended our client during the course of a two-week jury trial which it was claimed that repetitive stretching, lifting and twisting when working as a trackman resulted in herniated lumbar disks, and a 25% permanent disability that caused loss of earnings and suffering and pain. The railroad was found to not be negligent and the plaintiff received only a modest amount.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed a number of different environmental chemicals. This exposure can trigger various health issues including multiple myeloma, based on the type and amount of the work. Contact Parker Waichman if you or a family member has been diagnosed with myeloma after working on railroads.
In a recent case, an employee of a union pacific railroad lawsuit received $7.5 million from the jury after being diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia. He filed a lawsuit against two major railroads in the claim that their exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos caused health issues.
The railroads filed a motion for summary judgment arguing that at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis the plaintiff was aware of the details and causes of the injury. The court sided with the railroads and granted their motion, concluding that the plaintiff had not made a reasonable inquiry to determine if his condition was related to his railroad employment.
The plaintiff gave expert testimony at trial from an industrial hygienist, as well as epidemiologists. Expert witnesses stated that Harris's myeloma is a result of his exposure diesel exhaust. In support of this assertion, the expert witness referenced numerous studies that demonstrated an association between certain types of cancer and diesel exhaust. However, no respected scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is the reason of multiple myeloma.
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