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Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work


Under FELA, railroad workers can sue to recover compensation for their injuries. To be successful, the injured party will have to prove the railroad was negligent in causing the accident.

The evidence presented during the trial included testimony from a toxicologist who used different studies and relative risks to establish that Harris's multi myeloma had been caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.

Benzene Exposure

Benzene exposure is associated with a variety of hematopoietic cancers that 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. This chemical can be found in diesel fumes and many railroad workers are exposed to it.

Additionally, some railroad workers are also exposed to benzene from cleaning products such as Safety-Kleen and CRC. These cleaning agents contain a type benzene known as methylbenzene. When methylbenzene gets into contact with water, it transforms into a chemical called dioxin. Dioxins are a group of substances that can cause a variety of serious health issues which include lung cancer.

Parker Waichman has represented railroad workers in personal injury cases against their employers, in accordance with the FELA. For instance an award was made by a jury to a former Chicago and North Western Railroad worker $7.5 million after he was diagnosed of acute myeloid leukemia following years of exposure to solvents and chemicals on the job.

Another case involved one plaintiff who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma while working as a railroad signal maintenance engineer for a number of years. He claimed his condition was a result of exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene that he experienced while on the job. Before the beginning of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the theory that plaintiff should have known that his cancer was related to his exposure to chemicals as well as environmental dangers during his employment at the railroad.

Creosote Exposure

A toxic chemical that is used as a wood preserver creosote is associated with various cancers, including skin and scrotal cancer. railroad workers cancer lawsuit working on the maintenance and repair of railway ties are often exposed to this substance. The National Toxicology Program reported that those who handled creosote were at an increased risk than the 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 the 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 might have discovered his injuries by conducting a fairly thorough internet search prior to the time when he was diagnosed. He did not do so and his case has been deemed time-barred.

In a different instance, the railroad won a defense verdict in a lawsuit brought in Philadelphia County by a former railroad worker. The plaintiff claimed that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer due to the exposure he received to smoke and other chemical substances such as diesel exhaust and creosote.

lung cancer lawsuit from smoking has also obtained defense verdicts in cases that involve other types of cancers like prostate and lung cancer. These cases were filed by former railroad workers who claimed their cancers had been resulted from a lifetime exposure to toxic chemicals at work. The firm is ready to examine the facts of your case and provide your options.

Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos can be a problem for railroad workers. This exposure often occurs when workers are handling railroad ties or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma and lung cancer as well as other ailments.

Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a lawsuit brought against CSX Transportation claims that he contracted multiple myeloma through his work with the railroad. According to the lawsuit, Harris worked for CSX Transportation at its Laredo rail yard on a daily basis. In the process, he inhaled "harmful, toxic chemicals, fumes, substances, particles, and substances, including but not only diesel exhaust, welding fumes, creosote, carbon monoxide, phenols dioxins and heavy metals."

We successfully defended our clients during the trial of a jury that lasted two weeks, where it was alleged repetitive lifting and bending as trackmen resulted in herniated disks in the lumbar region. This resulted in 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 to be negligent and the plaintiff was awarded a modest award.

Environmental Exposure

Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of environmental chemicals. The exposure can result in many health issues including multiple myeloma, depending on the type and extent 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 a railroad worker received $7.5 million from a jury following his diagnosis with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia. acute myeloid leukemia lawsuit sued two major railroads, alleging that exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos caused health issues for him.

The railroads filed an appeal for summary judgment arguing that at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis he was aware of all the factors and causes of his injury. The court agreed and granted the railroads' motion, concluding that the plaintiff had failed to make a reasonably diligent inquiry into whether or not his illness was due to his railroad employment.

In lung cancer lawsuit from smoking offered expert testimony from an industrial hygiene specialist and epidemiologists. asbestos lung cancer lawsuit claimed that Harris's myeloma arose as a result of the exposure he received to diesel exhaust. To support this claim, the expert witness referenced several studies that proved a correlation between certain types of cancers and diesel exhaust. However, no reputable scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is the reason of multiple myeloma.

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