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You'll Never Guess This Railroad Lawsuit Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia's Secrets
Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work

Under FELA railroad workers can sue to obtain compensation for injuries. To be successful, the person who was injured will need to prove that the railroad was negligent in causing injury.

The evidence presented at the trial included the testimony from 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

There is a link between benzene and many hematopoietic tumours which include Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the classification of benzene is Group 1 carcinogen. The chemical is found in diesel exhaust and fumes, which many railroad workers are exposed to on a regular routine.

Some railroad workers are also exposed to cleaning products such as Safety-Kleen or CRC. bnsf lawsuit cleaning agents contain a particular type of benzene referred to as methylbenzene. The methylbenzene can be converted into a chemical known as dioxin when it comes in contact with water. Dioxins can cause lung cancer and other serious health problems.

Parker Waichman has successfully represented numerous railroad workers in personal injury claims 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 tumors after years of exposure.

In another instance, a plaintiff was diagnosed with multiple lymphoma resulting from several years of employment as a railway maintenance technician for signals. He claimed his condition was a result of exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene that he was exposed to on the job. BNSF filed a summary judgement motion prior to the trial began on the idea that plaintiff knew or should've had the knowledge that his cancer was the result of his exposure to environmental hazards and chemicals when working for the railroad.

Creosote Exposure

Creosote, a poisonous chemical used to preserve wood, has been linked with various cancers, including skin cancer and scrotal cancer. It is a frequent issue for railroad workers who work on the maintenance and repairs of railway ties. railroad lawsuit reported that workers who handled creosote had more risk than general population of developing fatal forms of cancer.

A recent court case in which a railroad worker sued after he was diagnosed with myeloma, alleges his exposure to diesel exhaust as well as other environmental hazards caused the cancer. The judge ruled that the plaintiff was aware of the possibility of damage he could suffer from his work on railroads and could have discovered the injury by conducting a fairly thorough internet search at the time that he was diagnosed. Since he did not take this step his claim is time-barred.

In a different case, the railroad was successful in defending its verdict in a suit brought in Philadelphia County by an ex-railroad worker. The plaintiff claimed that he had developed bladder carcinoma as a result his exposure to smoke and other chemical substances such as diesel exhaust, and creosote.

Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in cases that involve different types of cancers including lung and prostate cancer, brought by former railroad workers who alleged their cancers were caused by a lifetime of exposure to harmful chemicals on the job. Parker Waichman is prepared to review your case's facts and provide you with options.

Asbestos Exposure


Railroad employees could be exposed to asbestos during their job. Workers are exposed to asbestos while they work on railroad ties, repair or install railway gear or work on railroad tracks. Asbestos can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other diseases.

In a lawsuit filed against CSX Transportation, plaintiff Ronald K. Harris claims that he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma as a result from his work for the railroad. Multiple myeloma lawsuit , according to the lawsuit, was employed every day by CSX Transportation in its Laredo railroad yard. He inhaled "harmful and toxic substances, fumes and chemicals including but not limited to diesel exhaust, welding fumes, and creosote.

We successfully defended our clients during an in-depth jury trial that lasted for two weeks. It was alleged repetitive lifting and bending as trackmen caused herniated discs in the lumbar region. This resulted in an injury that caused a 25% disability for the rest of his life leading to loss of earnings and discomfort and pain. The railroad was not found to be negligent and the plaintiff received a minimal award.

Environmental Exposure

Railroad workers are exposed a number of different environmental chemicals. This exposure can cause numerous health problems including multiple myeloma, based on the type and amount 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 case a railroad worker was awarded $7.5 million from the jury after being diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia. He sued two major railroads, claiming that their exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos caused his health problems.

The railroads filed a motion for summary judgment arguing that, at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis, the plaintiff was aware of the facts and causes of his injury. The court agreed and granted the railroads' motion concluding that the plaintiff failed to make a reasonably diligent inquiry into whether his condition was connected to his railroad employment.

At trial the plaintiff offered expert testimony from an industrial hygiene specialist and epidemiologists. The expert witnesses claimed Harris's myeloma was the result of his exposure diesel exhaust. The expert witness cited various studies to support this claim. These studies revealed that there was a link between diesel exhaust and certain kinds of cancer. There is no credible scientist, however has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is the source of multiple myeloma.

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