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Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work

Under FELA railroad workers are able to claim compensation for injuries. However, in order to succeed in bringing a claim, the injured worker must prove that the railroad's negligence contributed to their injury.

The evidence presented during the trial included testimony of a toxicologist who used different studies and their relative risks to demonstrate that Harris’s multiple myeloma was triggered by the exposure to diesel exhaust.

Benzene Exposure

Benzene exposure is associated with a variety of hematopoietic cancers, including Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia (ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the chemical benzene belongs to the Group 1 Carcinogen. The chemical is found in diesel fumes and exhaust which many railroad class action lawsuit workers are exposed to on a daily basis.

Moreover, some railroad workers are also exposed to benzene from cleaning products such as Safety-Kleen or CRC. These cleaning products typically contain a kind of benzene called the methylbenzene. The methylbenzene is converted to dioxin, a chemical when it comes into contact with water. Dioxins can cause lung cancer and other serious health issues.

Parker Waichman has successfully represented numerous railroad workers in personal injury lawsuits against their employers under FELA. A jury gave $7.5 million to an ex Chicago and North Western Railroad employee who was diagnosed with acute myeloid cancer after years of exposure.

Another instance involved a plaintiff diagnosed with multiple myeloma after working as an engineer of railroad signal maintenance for several years. The plaintiff claimed that his illness was caused by exposures to diesel exhaust and benzene that he encountered working. 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 caused by his exposures to chemicals and environmental dangers during his employment at the railroad.

Creosote Exposure

Creosote is a toxic chemical used to preserve wood is linked to various cancers, including skin cancer and scrotal cancer. Railroad workers working on the maintenance and repair of railway ties can be exposed to this substance. The National Toxicology Program has reported that workers who handle creosote have a greater chance of developing cancer that is fatal than the general population.

In a recent court case an employee of a blacklands railroad lawsuit filed suit after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He claimed that his occupational exposure to diesel exhaust and environmental hazards caused 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 injuries by conducting an extensive internet search before the diagnosis came in. Because he failed to take this step his claim is time-barred.

In a separate case, Class Action Lawsuit Against Norfolk Southern Railroad the railroad won its defense verdict in a suit brought in Philadelphia County by an ex-railroad worker. The plaintiff claimed he developed bladder cancer as a result of the exposure he received from secondhand smoke and other toxic chemicals, like creosote, diesel exhaust.

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

Asbestos Exposure

Railroad employees can be exposed to asbestos while working. Workers are exposed to asbestos when they handle railroad ties, repair or install railway equipment or work on railroad tie. Asbestos is known to cause lung cancer, mesothelioma and other cancers.

Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a lawsuit against CSX Transportation claims that he contracted multiple myeloma through his work with the railroad. Harris as per the lawsuit worked daily for CSX Transportation in its Laredo railroad yard. Harris breathed "harmful and toxic chemicals, agents and fumes including but not limited diesel exhaust, welding fumes, and creosote.

We successfully represented our clients in the trial of a jury that lasted two weeks. It was claimed that repetitive lifting and bending while working as trackmen caused herniated disks in the lumbar area and an injury that caused a 25% disability for the rest of his life leading to loss of earnings and pain and discomfort. The railroad lawsuit was found not be negligent and the plaintiff was awarded only a minimal award.

Environmental Exposure

Railroad workers are exposed to various environmental chemicals. Based on the type of work done, this exposure can lead to numerous health problems such as multiple myeloma. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma as because of work done on the railroad, you should contact Parker Waichman to discuss your options.

In a case that was recently heard, a railroad worker received $7.5 million from the jury after being diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia. He filed a class action lawsuit against norfolk Southern railroad (Chinazhongdu.com) 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 in which they claimed that at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis, it was aware of the factors and causes of his injury. The court sided with the railroads and granted their motion concluding that the plaintiff hadn't conducted a reasonable investigation to determine if his condition was connected to his employment at a railroad.

In the courtroom the plaintiff offered expert evidence from an industrial hygienist and epidemiologists. The experts claimed that Harris's myeloma was the result of the exposure he received to diesel exhaust. To support this assertion the expert witness cited various studies that showed the connection between certain types of cancers and diesel exhaust. But, no reputable scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is a cause of multiple myeloma.

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