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The Unspoken Secrets Of Railroad Lawsuit Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work

Under FELA railroad workers can sue to obtain compensation for injuries. However, to succeed in bringing a claim, the injured party must prove that negligence on the part of railroad workers caused their injuries.

The evidence in the trial included testimony from toxicologist who conducted various studies and risk factors to establish that Harris's multiple myeloma was caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.

Benzene Exposure

It is linked to several 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 (IARC) the chemical the classification of benzene is Group 1 carcinogen. This chemical is found in diesel fumes and exhaust that many railroad workers are exposed to on a daily regularly.

Additionally, some railroad workers are also exposed to benzene from cleaning products such as Safety-Kleen or CRC. These cleaning products contain a type benzene known as methylbenzene. When methylbenzene comes into contact with water, it's transformed into a chemical called dioxin. Dioxins can cause lung cancer and other serious health issues.


Parker Waichman has represented railroad workers in personal injury cases against their employers under the FELA. A jury handed down $7.5 million to an ex Chicago and North Western Railroad employee diagnosed with acute myeloid cancer following years of exposure.

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 illness was caused by exposures to diesel exhaust and benzene that he encountered on the job. Prior to the start of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the notion that plaintiff should have known that his cancer was due to the exposure to chemicals and environmental hazards during his railroad employment.

Creosote Exposure

Creosote, a poisonous chemical used to preserve wood, has been linked with several cancers including skin cancer and scrotal carcinoma. Railroad workers working on the maintenance and repair of railway ties can be exposed to this substance. The National Toxicology Program reported that those who handled creosote were at more risk than general public of developing lethal forms of cancer.

A recent court case in which a railroad employee sought justice after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma claims his occupational exposures to diesel exhaust and other environmental toxins caused the cancer. The court ruled the plaintiff was aware of the potential damage he could sustain due to his job at the railroad and could have discovered about his condition by conducting a diligent internet search when he was diagnosed. Since he did not do this his action is deemed to be time-barred.

In Bladder cancer lawsuit , the railroad was successful in defending a verdict in a lawsuit filed in Philadelphia County by a former railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed that he developed bladder cancer as a result of the exposure he had to secondhand smoke and other chemical substances, like creosote and diesel exhaust.

Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in cases involving other types of cancers, including lung and prostate cancers, which were brought by former railroad workers who alleged their cancers were caused by an exposure to toxic chemicals on the job. Leukemia lawsuit is prepared to review the facts of your case and provide your options.

Asbestos Exposure

Railroad workers may be exposed to asbestos while working. This exposure often occurs when workers manage railroad ties, or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos exposure could cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and other illnesses.

Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a lawsuit against CSX Transportation claims that he contracted multiple myeloma because of his work at the railroad. Harris, according to the lawsuit, worked on a daily basis for CSX Transportation in its Laredo railroad yard. As cancer lawsuit inhaled "harmful chemical substances, toxic chemicals, agents, fumes, particles, and substances, including but not restricted to diesel exhaust creosote, welding fumes, carbon monoxide, phenols dioxins and heavy metals."

We successfully defended our client during the course of a two-week jury trial which it was claimed that repetitive stretching, lifting and twisting during the course of work caused herniated discs in the lumbar region and a 25% permanent disability that caused loss of earnings and pain and suffering. The railroad was found to not be negligent and the plaintiff was awarded only a modest amount.

Environmental Exposure

Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of environmental chemicals. This exposure can lead to various health issues including multiple myeloma based on the type and amount of the work. Contact Parker Waichman if you or a family member has been diagnosed with myeloma following working on railways.

In a recent case, an employee of a railroad was awarded $7.5 million by a jury for having been diagnosed with acute myeloid lymphoma and myelodysplastic Disorder (MDS). He filed a lawsuit against two major railroads and claimed that their exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos caused his health issues.

However the railroads filed an appeal based on summary judgment, which argued that the plaintiff was aware of crucial facts and the possible causes of his injury by the time of his diagnosis. The court sided with the railroads and granted their motion, concluding the plaintiff had not conducted a reasonable investigation to determine whether his condition was due to his work at the railroad.

At trial the plaintiff offered expert testimony from an industrial hygienist and epidemiologists. The expert witnesses stated that Harris's myeloma may be the result of his exposure diesel exhaust. To support this claim, the expert witness referenced various studies that revealed a correlation between certain types of cancer and diesel exhaust. However, no reputable scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is the cause of multiple myeloma.

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