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Everything You Need To Learn About Railroad Lawsuit Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work

Under FELA railroad workers are entitled to make lawsuits to claim compensation for their injuries. To make a claim that is successful, the injured party must prove that the railroad's negligence caused their injury.

The evidence presented during the trial included the testimony of a toxicologist, who used various studies and risk factors to show that Harris's myeloma had been caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.


Benzene Exposure

The benzene compound is associated with various hematopoietic cancers which include Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, benzene is a Group 1 Carcinogen. The chemical is present in diesel fumes, and railroad workers are regularly exposed to it.

Some railroad workers are also exposed to cleaning products such as CRC or Safety-Kleen. These cleaning products contain a type benzene known as methylbenzene. The methylbenzene transforms into dioxin, a chemical when it comes in contact with water. Dioxins are chemicals that can trigger various serious health problems, including lung cancer.

Parker Waichman has successfully represented numerous railroad workers in personal injury lawsuits against their employers under FELA. For example the jury awarded a former Chicago and North Western Railroad worker $7.5 million for his diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia following years of exposure to solvents and chemicals on the job.

Another case involved the plaintiff who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma after working as an engineer for railroad signal maintenance for a number of years. He claimed that his illness was caused from exposure to diesel exhaust as well as benzene he had experienced on the job. Prior to the beginning of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the theory that plaintiff ought to have known that his cancer was related to the exposure to chemicals and environmental hazards during his railroad employment.

Creosote Exposure

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

A recent court case in which a railway worker sought justice after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The case alleged that his occupational exposures to diesel exhaust and other environmental hazards caused the cancer. The court decided that the plaintiff was aware of the dangers he might suffer because of his job as a railroad worker and could have learned about his condition by conducting an extensive internet search before the diagnosis came in. Because he failed to undertake this task, his action is time-barred.

In bnsf lawsuit , the railroad was successful in defending a decision in a suit filed in Philadelphia County by a former railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed that he developed bladder cancer as a result of being exposed 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 lung and prostate cancer, which was brought by former railroad employees who claimed that their cancers stemmed from a lifetime of exposure to harmful chemicals on the job. The firm is prepared to examine the facts of your case and discuss your options.

Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos may pose a health risk for railroad employees. The exposure is most often experienced when workers are handling railroad ties or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos can cause mesothelioma and lung cancer and other diseases.

Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against CSX Transportation claims that he contracted multiple myeloma because of his work at the railroad. According to the lawsuit, Harris worked for CSX Transportation at its Laredo rail yard on a daily basis. He inhaled "harmful and toxic substances, fumes and chemicals including, but not limited to diesel exhaust, welding fumes and creosote.

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

Environmental Exposure

Railroad workers are exposed to various environmental chemicals. This exposure can lead to numerous health problems including multiple myeloma, based on the nature and severity of the work. Contact Parker Waichman if you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with myeloma as a result of working on railroads.

In a recent trial a railroad employee was awarded $7.5 million by a jury for having been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He sued two major railroads, claiming 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 most important facts and potential causes of his injuries at the time of his diagnosis. The court agreed with the railroads and granted their motion concluding that the plaintiff had not conducted a reasonable investigation to determine if his condition was due to his work at the railroad.

In the courtroom the plaintiff provided expert evidence from an industrial hygienist and epidemiologists. The expert witnesses claimed Harris's myeloma resulted of his exposure to diesel exhaust. To prove lung cancer lawsuit cited numerous studies that demonstrated a correlation between certain types of cancer and diesel exhaust. However, no reputable scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is the source of multiple myeloma.

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