The Secret Secrets Of Railroad Lawsuit Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work

Under FELA railroad workers are able to bring lawsuits to seek compensation for their injuries. In order to make a claim that is successful, the injured worker must prove that negligence on the part of railroad workers caused their injury.

The evidence presented at the trial included testimony from toxicologist who conducted various studies and risk factors to establish that Harris's myeloma had been caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.

Benzene Exposure

There is a link between benzene and various hematopoietic cancers that include Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the chemical benzene is classified as a Group 1 Carcinogen. This chemical is found in diesel fumes and exhaust which railroad workers are exposed to on a regular regularly.

Moreover, some railroad workers are also exposed to benzene from cleaning products such as Safety-Kleen or CRC. These kinds of cleaning agents typically contain a form of benzene referred to as methylbenzene. The methylbenzene converts to dioxin, a chemical when it comes in contact with water. Dioxins are a class of substances that can cause numerous health problems including lung cancer.

Parker Waichman has represented railroad workers in personal injury cases against their employers, in accordance with the FELA. A jury gave $7.5 million to an ex Chicago and North Western Railroad employee who was diagnosed with acute myeloid tumors after years of exposure.

Another case involved the plaintiff who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma after working as an engineer of railroad signal maintenance for several years. He claimed his condition was the result of exposures to benzene and diesel exhaust that he experienced while on the job.  Kidney cancer lawsuit  filed an appeal to dismiss the summary judgment before the trial started on the idea that plaintiff knew or should have knew that his cancer was the result of his exposure to environmental hazards and chemicals when working for the railroad.

Creosote Exposure

A toxic chemical that is used as a wood preservative creosote is linked to various cancers including skin and scrotal 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 those who handled creosote were at an increased risk than the general population of developing lethal forms of cancer.

In an upcoming court case, a railroad worker sued after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He claimed that his work-related exposure to diesel exhaust and environmental dangers led to cancer. The court ruled that the plaintiff was aware of any potential dangers he might suffer because of his job as a railroad worker and could have learned about his injury by conducting an exhaustive search on the internet when he was diagnosed. He was not able to make the effort and his claim is now time-barred.

In a separate case the railroad was successful in defending its decision in a case filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-railroad worker. The plaintiff claimed that he had developed bladder cancer as a result of the exposure he received to smoke and other chemicals such as diesel exhaust, and creosote.

Parker Waichman has also obtained defense verdicts in cases that involve other types of cancers, such as lung and prostate cancer. These cases were filed by former railroad workers, who claimed their cancers had been caused by exposure to toxic chemicals at work. The firm is ready to review the facts of your case and provide your options.

Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos can be a problem for railroad workers. This exposure often occurs when railroad workers work with railroad ties or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other diseases.

In a case brought against CSX Transportation, plaintiff Ronald K. Harris alleges that he contracted multiple myeloma as a consequence from his work for the railroad. Harris, according to the lawsuit worked daily for CSX Transportation in its Laredo railroad yard.  Multiple myeloma lawsuit  inhaled "harmful and toxic chemical, agents and fumes including but not limited to diesel exhaust, welding fumes and creosote.

We successfully defended our client during the two-week trial of a jury in which it was alleged that repetitive bending, lifting, and twisting while working as a trackman caused herniated discs in the lumbar region and a 25% permanent disability that caused loss of earnings and suffering and pain. The railroad was found not to be negligent, and the plaintiff was awarded a small award.

Environmental Exposure

Railroad workers are exposed various environmental chemicals.  bnsf lawsuit  can cause numerous health problems such as multiple myeloma.  Lymphoma lawsuit  is based on the type and extent of the work. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma as because of work done on the railroad, call Parker Waichman to discuss your options.

In a recent instance, a railroad worker was awarded $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 asbestos and diesel exhaust caused his 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 all the facts and causes of his injury. The court ruled in favor of the railroads' motion, concluding that the plaintiff failed to make a reasonably diligent inquiry into whether the illness was due to his railroad employment.

At trial, 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 to diesel exhaust. The expert witness referenced a variety of studies to support this claim. These studies showed the connection between diesel exhaust and certain kinds of cancers. However, no reputable scientist, has ever concluded diesel exhaust to be the cause of multiple myeloma.