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Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work

Under FELA blacklands railroad lawsuit (just click the up coming internet site) workers can sue to recover compensation for injuries. However, to be successful in bringing a claim the injured party must prove that negligence on the part of railroad workers played a role in causing their injuries.

The evidence presented at the trial included testimony from toxicologist who utilized different studies and their relative risks to establish that Harris's multi myeloma was 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), blacklands Railroad Lawsuit Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia (ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, it is a Group 1 Carcinogen. This chemical is found in diesel fumes and many railway workers are regularly exposed to it.

Railroad workers may also be exposed to cleaning products like CRC or Safety-Kleen. These cleaning products contain a particular type of benzene referred to as methylbenzene. The methylbenzene can be converted into dioxin, a chemical when it comes into contact with water. Dioxins can cause lung cancer as well as other serious health problems.

Parker Waichman has successfully represented numerous railroad employees in personal injury claims against their employers under FELA. For instance the jury awarded a former Chicago and North Western Railroad worker $7.5 million after he was diagnosed of acute myeloid leukemia after years of exposure to chemicals and solvents on the job.

Another instance involved a plaintiff who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma after working as a railroad signal maintenance engineer for a number of years. He claimed his condition was caused from exposure to diesel exhaust as well as benzene he had experienced during his job. Prior to the start of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the idea that plaintiff knew or could have realized that his cancer was a result of his exposures to chemicals and environmental hazards while working for the railroad.

Creosote Exposure

Creosote is a toxic chemical used to preserve wood is linked to several cancers including skin cancer and scrotal cancer. Railroad workers who work on the maintenance and repair of railway ties are regularly exposed to this substance. The National Toxicology Program has reported that those who handle creosote have a greater chance of developing cancer lethal than the general population.

In a recent court case railroad workers filed suit after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He claimed that exposure to diesel exhaust and environmental dangers caused cancer. The court ruled that the plaintiff was aware of the possibility of negative effects of his work at the railroad and could have discovered his injury through a reasonably diligent internet search at the time he was diagnosed. Since he was not able to undertake this task his claim is time-barred.

In a different case, the railroad was successful in defending its decision in a case filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed that he was diagnosed with bladder carcinoma as a result his occupational exposure to smoke, as well as other chemicals such as diesel exhaust, and creosote.

Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in cases involving other types of cancers including prostate and lung cancers, which were brought by former railroad employees who claimed their cancers were related to an exposure to toxic chemicals while working. The firm is available to review your case's facts and present your options.

Asbestos Exposure

Railroad employees can be exposed to asbestos while working. The exposure is most often experienced when workers are handling railroad ties or blacklands railroad Lawsuit repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma or lung cancer and other illnesses.

Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against union pacific railroad brought against CSX Transportation claims that he contracted multiple myeloma due to his job at the railroad. Harris as per the suit, worked every day for CSX Transportation in its Laredo railroad yard. Harris breathed "harmful and toxic fumes, chemicals, and agents including but not limited diesel exhaust, welding fumes, and creosote.

We successfully represented our client in an two-week jury trial in which it was alleged that repetitive bending, lifting and twisting while working as a trackman caused herniated lumbar disks and an indefinite disability of 25% which resulted in loss of wages and pain and suffering. The railroad was found not to be negligent, and the plaintiff received a modest award.

Environmental Exposure

Railroad workers are exposed various environmental chemicals. Based on the type of work performed, this exposure can cause a variety of health issues including multiple myeloma. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma as a result of work on the railroad, call Parker Waichman to discuss your options.

In a recent case, an employee of a railroad cancer lawsuit was awarded $7.5 million by a jury after being diagnosed with acute myeloid lymphoma and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). He filed a class action lawsuit against railroads against two major railroads 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, 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 whether his condition was connected to his railroad work.

At trial the plaintiff presented expert testimony from an industrial hygiene specialist and epidemiologists. The expert witnesses said Harris's myeloma was the result of his exposure to diesel exhaust. To support this claim, the expert witness referenced various studies that showed an association between certain types of cancer and diesel exhaust. But, no reputable scientist has ever claimed that diesel exhaust is the main cause of multiple myeloma.

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