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How Railroad Lawsuit Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Has Become The Most Sought-After Trend In 2023
Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work

Under FELA, railroad workers can make lawsuits to claim compensation for their injuries. However, to be successful in bringing a claim the injured worker must prove that negligence on the part of railroad workers contributed to their injury.

The evidence presented during the trial included the testimony from toxicologist who relied on different studies and their relative risks to prove that Harris's multiple myeloma had been caused by the exposure to diesel exhaust.

Benzene Exposure


The benzene compound is associated with a number of hematopoietic tumors, including 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. This chemical is present in diesel exhaust and fumes which railroad workers are exposed to on a daily regularly.

Moreover, some railroad workers are also exposed to benzene from cleaning products such as Safety-Kleen or CRC. These cleaning agents contain a particular type of benzene referred to as methylbenzene. When methylbenzene gets into contact with the water, it is converted into a chemical known as dioxin. Dioxins are a class of substances that can cause numerous health issues such as lung cancer.

Parker Waichman has represented railroad employees in personal injury lawsuits against their employers, as part of the FELA. For example an award was made by a jury to a former Chicago and North Western Railroad worker $7.5 million for his diagnosis of acute myeloidleukemia following years of exposure to solvents and chemicals while working.

In another instance the plaintiff was diagnosed with multiple lymphoma following many years of work as a railroad maintenance technician for signals. He claimed his condition was a result of exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene that he experienced while working. pulmonary fibrosis lawsuit filed an motion for summary judgment prior to the trial started on the claim that plaintiff knew or should've been aware that his cancer was caused by his exposure to environmental hazards and chemicals while working for the railroad.

Creosote Exposure

Creosote, a poisonous chemical used to preserve wood has been linked to various cancers, including skin cancer and scrotal cancer. Railroad workers who worked on the maintenance and repair of railway ties are often exposed to this chemical. The National Toxicology Program has reported that workers who work with creosote are at a greater risk of developing cancer that is fatal than the general population.

A recent court case where a railroad worker filed suit after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma alleges the exposure to diesel exhaust and other environmental dangers caused the cancer. The judge decided that the plaintiff was aware of the possibility of damage he could suffer from his work on railroads and could have found out about his injury through a reasonably diligent internet search at the time that he was diagnosed. He failed to take the necessary steps and his case has been deemed time-barred.

In a different case, the railroad won its defense decision in a case filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed that he had developed bladder cancer due to being exposed to smoke and other chemical substances such as diesel exhaust and creosote.

Parker Waichman has also obtained defense verdicts for cases involving other types of cancers including prostate and lung cancer. These cases were brought by former railroad employees who claimed that their cancers had been caused by exposure to toxic chemicals at work. Parker Waichman is prepared to review your case facts and provide you with options.

Asbestos Exposure

Railroad workers may be exposed to asbestos during their job. This is often the case when workers are handling railroad ties or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos is known to cause lung cancer, mesothelioma and other maladies.

In a suit filed against CSX Transportation, plaintiff Ronald K. Harris claims that he contracted multiple myeloma as a result of his work with the railroad. According to the lawsuit, Harris worked for CSX Transportation at its Laredo rail yard on a regular basis. In the process Harris inhaled "harmful chemicals, toxic agents, fumes, particles, and other substances that include but are not restricted to diesel exhaust creosote, welding fumes, carbon monoxide, phenols dioxins, and heavy metals."

We successfully defended our client at an two-week jury trial in which it was alleged that repetitive stretching, lifting and twisting while working as a trackman caused herniated lumbar disks and an indefinite disability of 25% which resulted in loss of wages and suffering and pain. The railroad was found not be negligent, and the plaintiff received only a small amount.

Environmental Exposure

Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of environmental chemicals. Based on the kind of work they do and the type of work, exposure to chemicals can cause health issues of a variety including multiple myeloma. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma as the result of work on the railroad, get in touch with Parker Waichman to discuss your options.

In a recent court case, an employee of a railroad was awarded $7.5 million by a juror for being diagnosed with acute myeloid lymphoma and myelodysplastic Disorder (MDS). He sued two major railroads, claiming that their exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust caused his health issues.

However, the railroads filed an appeal to a summary judgment, arguing that the plaintiff was aware of the fundamental facts and possible causes of his injury at the time of his diagnosis. The court ruled in favor of the railroads' motion, concluding that plaintiff failed to conduct a reasonable investigation into whether his condition was connected to his railroad work.

At trial, the plaintiff presented expert testimony from an industrial hygiene specialist and epidemiologists. Expert witnesses claimed that Harris's myeloma resulted of the exposure he received to diesel exhaust. In support of this claim the expert witness cited several studies that proved a correlation between certain types of cancer and diesel exhaust. However, no respected scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is the cause of multiple myeloma.

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