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Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work
Under FELA railroad workers are able to file lawsuits to recover compensation for their injuries. To be successful, the person who was injured must prove the railroad was negligent in causing the injury.
The evidence presented during the trial included testimony from toxicologist who utilized various studies and relative risk factors to demonstrate that Harris's multiple myeloma caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
There is a link between benzene and many hematopoietic tumours, including Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) the chemical it is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. This chemical can be found in diesel fumes, and many railway workers are regularly exposed to it.
Some railroad workers are also exposed by cleaning products such as CRC or Safety-Kleen. These cleaning products typically contain a type of benzene called the methylbenzene. The methylbenzene converts to a chemical known as dioxin when it comes in contact with water. Dioxins can cause lung cancer as well as other serious health issues.
Parker Waichman has successfully represented many railroad workers in personal injury claims against their employers under FELA. For instance an award was made by a jury to a former Chicago and North Western Railroad worker $7.5 million for his diagnosis of acute myeloidleukemia following years of exposure to solvents and chemicals while working.
Another case involved a plaintiff who was diagnosed with myeloma after working as a railroad signal maintenance engineer for several years. He claimed that his condition was caused from exposure to diesel exhaust and by the benzene he encountered on the job. Prior to the beginning of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based upon the idea that plaintiff ought to have known that his cancer was due to the exposure to chemicals and environmental hazards while working for the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
Creosote is a toxic chemical used to preserve wood, has been linked with various cancers, including skin cancer and scrotal carcinoma. It is a frequent problem for railroad workers working on the maintenance and repairs of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program reported that workers who handled creosote had a higher risk than the general public of developing lethal forms of cancer.
A recent court case in which a railroad worker filed suit after being diagnosed with myeloma, alleges his occupational exposures to diesel exhaust and other environmental dangers caused the cancer. The judge determined that the plaintiff was aware of the possibility of negative effects of his work at the railroad and might have discovered his injuries by conducting a fairly thorough internet search prior to the time when he was diagnosed. Since he did not do this the action is barred.
In a separate case, the railroad won its defense decision in a case filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed that the cause of his illness was bladder carcinoma as a result his occupational exposure to smoke and payouts other chemicals such as diesel exhaust and payouts creosote.
Parker Waichman has also obtained defense verdicts in cases involving other types of cancers, like prostate and lung cancer. These cases were filed by former railroad workers who claimed their cancers were caused by exposure to toxic chemicals at work. The firm is prepared to review the facts of your case and provide you with options.
Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos can be a problem for railroad employees. This is often the case when workers handle railroad ties, or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos is known to cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and other maladies.
In a case brought against CSX Transportation, plaintiff Ronald K. Harris alleges that he contracted multiple myeloma as a result from his work for the railroad. Harris as per the suit, worked every day for CSX Transportation in its Laredo railroad yard. He breathed "harmful and toxic chemicals, agents and fumes including but not restricted to diesel exhaust, welding fumes and creosote.
We successfully represented our clients in a jury trial lasting two weeks. It was alleged repetitive lifting and bending while working as trackmen led to herniated disks in the lumbar region, causing an injury that caused a 25% disability for the rest of his life resulting in lost wage as well as pain and discomfort. The railroad was found not be negligent and the plaintiff received only a minimal award.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed a range of chemicals in the environment. The exposure can result in numerous health problems such as multiple myeloma. This is based on the nature and intensity of the work. Contact Parker Waichman if you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with myeloma following working on a railroad.
In a recent instance, an employee of a railroad received $7.5 million from a jury following his diagnosis with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia. He sued two major railroads, claiming that their exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust caused health issues for him.
The railroads filed an appeal for summary judgment in which they claimed that at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis the plaintiff was aware of all the factors and causes of his injury. The court sided with the railroads and granted their motion concluding the plaintiff had not made a reasonable inquiry to determine if the condition was related to his employment at a railroad.
The plaintiff gave evidence from an industrial hygiene specialist as well as epidemiologists. The expert witnesses stated Harris's myeloma was the result of his exposure to diesel exhaust. The expert witness referenced a variety of studies to back this claim. These studies demonstrated the connection between diesel exhaust and certain types of cancer. But, no reputable scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is a cause of multiple myeloma.
Under FELA railroad workers are able to file lawsuits to recover compensation for their injuries. To be successful, the person who was injured must prove the railroad was negligent in causing the injury.
The evidence presented during the trial included testimony from toxicologist who utilized various studies and relative risk factors to demonstrate that Harris's multiple myeloma caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
There is a link between benzene and many hematopoietic tumours, including Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) the chemical it is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. This chemical can be found in diesel fumes, and many railway workers are regularly exposed to it.
Some railroad workers are also exposed by cleaning products such as CRC or Safety-Kleen. These cleaning products typically contain a type of benzene called the methylbenzene. The methylbenzene converts to a chemical known as dioxin when it comes in contact with water. Dioxins can cause lung cancer as well as other serious health issues.
Parker Waichman has successfully represented many railroad workers in personal injury claims against their employers under FELA. For instance an award was made by a jury to a former Chicago and North Western Railroad worker $7.5 million for his diagnosis of acute myeloidleukemia following years of exposure to solvents and chemicals while working.
Another case involved a plaintiff who was diagnosed with myeloma after working as a railroad signal maintenance engineer for several years. He claimed that his condition was caused from exposure to diesel exhaust and by the benzene he encountered on the job. Prior to the beginning of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based upon the idea that plaintiff ought to have known that his cancer was due to the exposure to chemicals and environmental hazards while working for the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
Creosote is a toxic chemical used to preserve wood, has been linked with various cancers, including skin cancer and scrotal carcinoma. It is a frequent problem for railroad workers working on the maintenance and repairs of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program reported that workers who handled creosote had a higher risk than the general public of developing lethal forms of cancer.
A recent court case in which a railroad worker filed suit after being diagnosed with myeloma, alleges his occupational exposures to diesel exhaust and other environmental dangers caused the cancer. The judge determined that the plaintiff was aware of the possibility of negative effects of his work at the railroad and might have discovered his injuries by conducting a fairly thorough internet search prior to the time when he was diagnosed. Since he did not do this the action is barred.
In a separate case, the railroad won its defense decision in a case filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed that the cause of his illness was bladder carcinoma as a result his occupational exposure to smoke and payouts other chemicals such as diesel exhaust and payouts creosote.
Parker Waichman has also obtained defense verdicts in cases involving other types of cancers, like prostate and lung cancer. These cases were filed by former railroad workers who claimed their cancers were caused by exposure to toxic chemicals at work. The firm is prepared to review the facts of your case and provide you with options.
Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos can be a problem for railroad employees. This is often the case when workers handle railroad ties, or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos is known to cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and other maladies.
In a case brought against CSX Transportation, plaintiff Ronald K. Harris alleges that he contracted multiple myeloma as a result from his work for the railroad. Harris as per the suit, worked every day for CSX Transportation in its Laredo railroad yard. He breathed "harmful and toxic chemicals, agents and fumes including but not restricted to diesel exhaust, welding fumes and creosote.
We successfully represented our clients in a jury trial lasting two weeks. It was alleged repetitive lifting and bending while working as trackmen led to herniated disks in the lumbar region, causing an injury that caused a 25% disability for the rest of his life resulting in lost wage as well as pain and discomfort. The railroad was found not be negligent and the plaintiff received only a minimal award.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed a range of chemicals in the environment. The exposure can result in numerous health problems such as multiple myeloma. This is based on the nature and intensity of the work. Contact Parker Waichman if you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with myeloma following working on a railroad.
In a recent instance, an employee of a railroad received $7.5 million from a jury following his diagnosis with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia. He sued two major railroads, claiming that their exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust caused health issues for him.
The railroads filed an appeal for summary judgment in which they claimed that at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis the plaintiff was aware of all the factors and causes of his injury. The court sided with the railroads and granted their motion concluding the plaintiff had not made a reasonable inquiry to determine if the condition was related to his employment at a railroad.
The plaintiff gave evidence from an industrial hygiene specialist as well as epidemiologists. The expert witnesses stated Harris's myeloma was the result of his exposure to diesel exhaust. The expert witness referenced a variety of studies to back this claim. These studies demonstrated the connection between diesel exhaust and certain types of cancer. But, no reputable scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is a cause of multiple myeloma.
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