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Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work

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

The evidence presented at the trial included testimony of a toxicologist who used different studies and risk ratios to prove that Harris's multiple myeloma had been caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.

Benzene Exposure

It is linked to several hematopoietic tumors, including Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), it is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. This chemical is present in diesel fumes and exhaust, which many railroad workers are exposed to on a regular on a regular.

Some railroad workers are also exposed by cleaning products like CRC or Safety-Kleen. These kinds of cleaning products typically contain a kind of benzene referred to as methylbenzene. When methylbenzene is in contact with the water, it's converted into a chemical known as dioxin. union pacific railroad lawsuits are a class of chemicals that can trigger many serious health issues including lung cancer.

Parker Waichman has represented railroad employees in personal injury lawsuits against their employers, as part of the FELA. A jury gave $7.5 million to an ex Chicago and North Western Railroad employee diagnosed with acute myeloid cancer after years of exposure.

Another case involved one plaintiff who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma following working as a railroad signal maintenance engineer for several years. He claimed his condition was caused by exposure to diesel exhaust and the benzene that he was exposed to during his work. Prior to the beginning of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the theory that plaintiff knew or should have known his cancer was a result of the exposure to chemicals and environmental hazards during his railroad employment.

Creosote Exposure


Creosote is a toxic chemical used to preserve wood, has been linked with various cancers, including skin cancer and scrotal carcinoma. This substance is often a problem for railroad workers who work on the maintenance and repair of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program has reported that those who handle creosote face a higher risk of developing lethal cancer than the general population.

In the recent court case, an employee of a railroad filed suit after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. csx railroad lawsuit claimed that occupational exposure to diesel exhaust and environmental hazards led to the development of cancer. The court ruled that the plaintiff was aware of the potential damage he could sustain because of his job as a railroad worker and could have discovered about his injuries by conducting an exhaustive internet search prior to when he was diagnosed. Since he did not do this his action is deemed to be time-barred.

In a separate 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 the cause of his illness was bladder cancer as a result of 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, which was brought by former railroad employees who claimed their cancers were related to a lifetime of exposure to toxic chemicals while working. The firm is prepared to review the details of your case and provide your options.

Asbestos Exposure

Railroad employees may be exposed to asbestos during their employment. The exposure is most often experienced when workers handle railroad ties, or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos exposure could cause mesothelioma or lung cancer and other illnesses.

In a lawsuit filed against CSX Transportation, plaintiff Ronald K. Harris claims that he developed multiple myeloma due to the effects of 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 chemical, agents and fumes including but not limited to diesel exhaust, welding fumes, and creosote.

We successfully defended our client in an two-week jury trial in which it was claimed that repetitive stretching, lifting and twisting during the course of work caused lumbar disc herniation and a 25% permanent disability which resulted in loss of wages and suffering and pain. The railroad was not found to be negligent and the plaintiff received a modest award.

Environmental Exposure

Railroad workers are exposed to a range of chemicals in the environment. lung cancer mesothelioma lawsuit can result in many health issues including multiple myeloma, depending on the nature and intensity of the work. If lung cancer mesothelioma lawsuit or a loved one has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma a result of work on the railroad, call Parker Waichman to discuss your options.

In a case that was recently heard, a railroad worker received $7.5 million from a jury after being diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia. He filed a lawsuit against two major railroads, claiming their exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos caused health issues.

The railroads filed a motion for summary judgement in which they claimed that at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis, it was aware of the circumstances and causes of his injury. The court ruled in favor of the railroads' motion, concluding that the plaintiff had failed to conduct a reasonable inquiry into whether or not his condition was related to his railroad employment.

The plaintiff provided expert testimony at trial from an industrial hygienist as as epidemiologists. The expert witnesses stated that Harris's myeloma is a result of his exposure to diesel exhaust. To support this assertion, the expert witness referenced several studies that proved that there was a link between certain kinds of cancers and diesel exhaust. But, no reputable scientist has ever claimed that diesel exhaust is the main cause of multiple myeloma.

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