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7 Secrets About Railroad Lawsuit Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia That Nobody Will Tell You
Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work

Under FELA railroad workers can sue to recover compensation for injuries. However, in order to be successful in bringing a claim the injured worker must show that the railroad's negligence caused their injuries.

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

Benzene Exposure

The exposure to benzene can be linked to a variety of hematopoietic malignancies that include Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia (ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the chemical benzene belongs to the Group 1 Carcinogen. This chemical is found in diesel fumes, and many railroad workers are regularly exposed to it.


Additionally, certain railroad workers are exposed to benzene through cleaning products like Safety-Kleen and CRC. These kinds of cleaning agents typically contain a form of benzene known as methylbenzene. The methylbenzene can be converted into a chemical known as dioxin when it comes in contact with water. Dioxins are substances that can cause various serious health problems including lung cancer.

Parker Waichman has represented railroad workers in personal injury cases against their employers, in accordance with 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.

Another case involved a plaintiff who was diagnosed with myeloma after working as a railroad signal maintenance engineer for several years. The plaintiff claimed that his condition was the result of exposures to diesel exhaust and benzene which he was exposed to while working. Before the beginning of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the idea that plaintiff knew or should have known his cancer was caused by his exposure to chemicals as well as environmental hazards while working for the railroad.

Creosote Exposure

A poisonous chemical that is used to preserve wood creosote is linked to various cancers including skin and scrotal cancer. Railroad workers who were involved in the maintenance and repair of railway ties are frequently exposed to this substance. The National Toxicology Program has reported that those who handle creosote have a greater chance of developing cancer that is fatal than the general population.

A recent court case in which a railroad employee sought justice after being diagnosed with myeloma, alleges his exposure to diesel exhaust and other environmental toxins caused the cancer. The court ruled that the plaintiff knew of the potential damage he could sustain due to his job at the railroad and could have discovered about his injuries by conducting a diligent internet search when he was diagnosed. The plaintiff did not make the effort and the case has been deemed time-barred.

In a different case 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 had developed bladder cancer due to his occupational exposure to smoke and other chemical substances like diesel exhaust and creosote.

Parker Waichman has also obtained defense verdicts in cases that involve different types of cancers, including prostate and lung cancer. These cases were brought by former railroad employees who claimed that their cancers were caused by exposure to toxic chemicals at work. The firm is prepared to review the details of your case and provide your options.

Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos is a concern for railroad workers. This can happen when workers handle railroad ties or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos is known to cause lung cancer, mesothelioma and other illnesses.

Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a lawsuit 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. As a result, he inhaled "harmful chemical substances, toxic chemicals, fumes, agents, particles, and substances including but not limited to diesel exhaust creosote, welding fumes, carbon monoxide, phenols dioxins, and heavy metals."

We successfully represented our clients in an in-depth jury trial that lasted for two weeks, where it was alleged repetitive lifting and bending as trackmen resulted in herniated disks in the lumbar area and an impairment of 25% which resulted in a loss of wage as well as pain and discomfort. The railroad was not found to be negligent and the plaintiff was awarded a small award.

Environmental Exposure

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

In a case that was recently heard, railroad workers received $7.5 million from an appeals court after being diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia. Interstitial lung disease lawsuit filed a lawsuit against two major railroads, alleging that exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust caused health issues for him.

The railroads filed an appeal for summary judgment arguing that at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis, it was aware of the circumstances and causes of his injury. The court sided with the railroads and granted their motion, concluding that the plaintiff has not conducted a reasonable investigation to determine if the condition was related to his railroad work.

At trial the plaintiff presented expert testimony from an industrial hygienist and epidemiologists. Expert witnesses claimed that Harris's myeloma arose as a result of the exposure he received to diesel exhaust. The expert witness cited various studies to prove this. These studies demonstrated a correlation between diesel exhaust and certain kinds of cancer. But, no reputable scientist has ever claimed that diesel exhaust is the reason of multiple myeloma.

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