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Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work
Under FELA railroad workers are entitled to sue to recover compensation for their injuries. To be successful, the person who was injured will have to prove the railroad was negligent in causing injury.
The evidence presented at the trial included testimony of an toxicologist who used a variety of studies and the relative risk to establish that Harris's multi myeloma was caused by the exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
Benzene is linked to a number of hematopoietic tumors which 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 present in diesel exhaust and fumes which many railroad workers are exposed to on a regular regularly.
Furthermore, some railroad employees are also exposed to benzene via cleaning products such as Safety-Kleen and CRC. These cleaning products contain a particular type of benzene referred to as methylbenzene. When methylbenzene is in contact with water, it's transformed into a chemical called dioxin. Dioxins can cause lung cancer as well as other serious health issues.
Parker Waichman has represented railroad employees in personal injury lawsuits against union pacific railroad against their employers, in accordance with the FELA. For example an award was made by a jury to an ex- Chicago and North Western Railroad worker $7.5 million for the diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia after years of exposure to solvents and chemicals on the job.
In a different case, a plaintiff was diagnosed with multiple lymphoma after several years of working as a railroad signal maintenance technician. The plaintiff claimed that his condition was the result of exposures to benzene and diesel exhaust which he was exposed to while working. BNSF filed an motion for summary judgment prior to the trial started on the idea that plaintiff knew or should've had the knowledge that his cancer was a result of exposure to chemicals and environmental hazards when working for the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
Creosote, a toxic chemical used to preserve wood, has been linked with several cancers including skin cancer and scrotal carcinoma. This substance is often a problem for railroad workers who work on the maintenance and repair of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program has reported that workers who work with creosote are at a greater risk of developing lethal cancer than the general population.
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 and other environmental hazards led to the development of cancer. The judge determined that the plaintiff was aware of the potential dangers posed by his work in the railroad and could have discovered the injury by conducting a fairly thorough internet search prior to the time when he was diagnosed. He did not do so and his class action lawsuit against norfolk southern railroad was deemed to be time-barred.
In a different case, the railroad Class action lawsuit was able to win a defense decision in a suit filed in Philadelphia County by a former railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed that he had developed bladder cancer due to the exposure he received from secondhand smoke and other chemicals, such as creosote and diesel exhaust.
Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in the cases involving other types of cancers, including lung and prostate cancer, brought by former railroad employees who claimed their cancers were caused by an exposure to harmful chemicals on the job. The firm is prepared to analyze the facts of your case and explain your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Railroad employees could be exposed to asbestos in their work. Workers are exposed to asbestos while they work on railroad ties, repair or install railway equipment, or work on railroad railway ties. Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma and lung cancer as well as other ailments.
In a case filed against CSX Transportation, plaintiff Ronald K. Harris claims that he developed multiple myeloma due to the effects of his work with the railroad. Harris according to the class action lawsuit against union pacific railroad, worked on a daily basis for railroad Class action Lawsuit CSX Transportation in its Laredo wasatch railroad contractors lawsuit yard. In the process, he inhaled "harmful toxic chemicals, fumes, substances, particles, and substances including but not limited to diesel exhaust creosote, welding fumes, phenols, carbon monoxide, dioxins and heavy metals."
We successfully defended our client in the two-week trial of a jury in which it was alleged that repetitive bending, lifting, and twisting during the course of work caused herniated lumbar disks and an indefinite disability of 25% that resulted in a loss of wages as well as pain and Railroad Class action lawsuit suffering. The railroad was not found to be negligent and the plaintiff was awarded a small award.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed to a number of different environmental chemicals. The exposure can result in many health issues such as multiple myeloma. This is based on the type and amount of the work. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma due to work on the railroad, get in touch with Parker Waichman to discuss your options.
In a recent trial, a railroad employee was awarded $7.5 million by a jury for being diagnosed with acute myeloid lymphoma and myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He sued two major railways and claimed 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, he was aware of all the factors and causes of his injury. The court sided with the railroads and granted their motion concluding that the plaintiff has not conducted a reasonable investigation to determine if the condition was connected to his railroad employment.
In the courtroom, the plaintiff presented expert evidence from an industrial hygienist and epidemiologists. The expert witnesses stated that Harris's myeloma is a result of his exposure to diesel exhaust. The expert witness cited numerous studies to back this claim. These studies demonstrated the connection between diesel exhaust and certain types of cancer. No reputable scientist, however has ever claimed that diesel exhaust is the cause of multiple myeloma.
Under FELA railroad workers are entitled to sue to recover compensation for their injuries. To be successful, the person who was injured will have to prove the railroad was negligent in causing injury.
The evidence presented at the trial included testimony of an toxicologist who used a variety of studies and the relative risk to establish that Harris's multi myeloma was caused by the exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
Benzene is linked to a number of hematopoietic tumors which 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 present in diesel exhaust and fumes which many railroad workers are exposed to on a regular regularly.
Furthermore, some railroad employees are also exposed to benzene via cleaning products such as Safety-Kleen and CRC. These cleaning products contain a particular type of benzene referred to as methylbenzene. When methylbenzene is in contact with water, it's transformed into a chemical called dioxin. Dioxins can cause lung cancer as well as other serious health issues.
Parker Waichman has represented railroad employees in personal injury lawsuits against union pacific railroad against their employers, in accordance with the FELA. For example an award was made by a jury to an ex- Chicago and North Western Railroad worker $7.5 million for the diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia after years of exposure to solvents and chemicals on the job.
In a different case, a plaintiff was diagnosed with multiple lymphoma after several years of working as a railroad signal maintenance technician. The plaintiff claimed that his condition was the result of exposures to benzene and diesel exhaust which he was exposed to while working. BNSF filed an motion for summary judgment prior to the trial started on the idea that plaintiff knew or should've had the knowledge that his cancer was a result of exposure to chemicals and environmental hazards when working for the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
Creosote, a toxic chemical used to preserve wood, has been linked with several cancers including skin cancer and scrotal carcinoma. This substance is often a problem for railroad workers who work on the maintenance and repair of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program has reported that workers who work with creosote are at a greater risk of developing lethal cancer than the general population.
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 and other environmental hazards led to the development of cancer. The judge determined that the plaintiff was aware of the potential dangers posed by his work in the railroad and could have discovered the injury by conducting a fairly thorough internet search prior to the time when he was diagnosed. He did not do so and his class action lawsuit against norfolk southern railroad was deemed to be time-barred.
In a different case, the railroad Class action lawsuit was able to win a defense decision in a suit filed in Philadelphia County by a former railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed that he had developed bladder cancer due to the exposure he received from secondhand smoke and other chemicals, such as creosote and diesel exhaust.
Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in the cases involving other types of cancers, including lung and prostate cancer, brought by former railroad employees who claimed their cancers were caused by an exposure to harmful chemicals on the job. The firm is prepared to analyze the facts of your case and explain your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Railroad employees could be exposed to asbestos in their work. Workers are exposed to asbestos while they work on railroad ties, repair or install railway equipment, or work on railroad railway ties. Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma and lung cancer as well as other ailments.
In a case filed against CSX Transportation, plaintiff Ronald K. Harris claims that he developed multiple myeloma due to the effects of his work with the railroad. Harris according to the class action lawsuit against union pacific railroad, worked on a daily basis for railroad Class action Lawsuit CSX Transportation in its Laredo wasatch railroad contractors lawsuit yard. In the process, he inhaled "harmful toxic chemicals, fumes, substances, particles, and substances including but not limited to diesel exhaust creosote, welding fumes, phenols, carbon monoxide, dioxins and heavy metals."
We successfully defended our client in the two-week trial of a jury in which it was alleged that repetitive bending, lifting, and twisting during the course of work caused herniated lumbar disks and an indefinite disability of 25% that resulted in a loss of wages as well as pain and Railroad Class action lawsuit suffering. The railroad was not found to be negligent and the plaintiff was awarded a small award.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed to a number of different environmental chemicals. The exposure can result in many health issues such as multiple myeloma. This is based on the type and amount of the work. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma due to work on the railroad, get in touch with Parker Waichman to discuss your options.
In a recent trial, a railroad employee was awarded $7.5 million by a jury for being diagnosed with acute myeloid lymphoma and myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He sued two major railways and claimed 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, he was aware of all the factors and causes of his injury. The court sided with the railroads and granted their motion concluding that the plaintiff has not conducted a reasonable investigation to determine if the condition was connected to his railroad employment.
In the courtroom, the plaintiff presented expert evidence from an industrial hygienist and epidemiologists. The expert witnesses stated that Harris's myeloma is a result of his exposure to diesel exhaust. The expert witness cited numerous studies to back this claim. These studies demonstrated the connection between diesel exhaust and certain types of cancer. No reputable scientist, however has ever claimed that diesel exhaust is the cause of multiple myeloma.
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