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Here's A Few Facts Concerning Railroad Lawsuit Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work


Under FELA, railroad workers can sue to recover compensation for their injuries. To be Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma lawsuit , the injured worker will need to prove that the railroad was negligent in causing the injury.

The evidence presented at the trial included testimony from an toxicologist who used a variety of studies and their relative risks to demonstrate that Harris’s multiple myeloma was caused by his exposure diesel exhaust.

Benzene Exposure

Benzene is linked to several hematopoietic tumors 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 chemical it is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. The chemical is present in diesel fumes and many railway workers are regularly exposed to it.

Furthermore, some railroad employees are exposed to benzene through cleaning products such as Safety-Kleen and CRC. These cleaning products contain a type benzene known as methylbenzene. The methylbenzene is converted to dioxin, a chemical when it comes in contact with water. Dioxins are substances that can lead to many serious health issues such as lung cancer.

Parker Waichman has represented railroad workers in personal injury cases against their employers, as part of the FELA. A jury awarded $7.5 million to a former Chicago and North Western Railroad employee diagnosed with acute myeloid cancer after years of exposure.

In Leukemia lawsuit was diagnosed with multiple lymphoma resulting from several years of working as a railroad signal maintenance technician. The plaintiff claimed that his illness was caused by exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust that he was exposed to on the job. Prior to the start of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based upon the idea that plaintiff was aware or ought to have known that his cancer was caused by exposure to chemicals and environmental hazards while working for the railroad.

Creosote Exposure

A poisonous chemical that is used as a wood preservative creosote has been linked to various cancers including skin and scrotal cancer. Railroad workers who work on the maintenance and repair of railway ties are frequently exposed to this substance. The National Toxicology Program has reported that workers who work with creosote are at a greater risk of developing lethal cancer than the general population.

cancer lawsuits in which a railway worker who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma alleges his occupational exposures to diesel exhaust and other environmental toxins caused the cancer. The court decided that the plaintiff was aware of the potential dangers posed by his work in the railroad and could have found out about his injury through a reasonably thorough internet search at the time that he was diagnosed. Since he was not able to do this, his action is time-barred.

In a separate instance, the railroad won its defense verdict in a lawsuit filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-railroad worker. The plaintiff claimed that he had developed bladder cancer as a result of his exposure to secondhand smoke and other chemicals, such as creosote and diesel exhaust.

Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in cases involving other types of cancers, including lung and prostate cancer, brought by former railroad workers who alleged their cancers were caused by the constant exposure to toxic chemicals on the job. Parker Waichman is prepared to review your case facts and explain your options.

Asbestos Exposure

Railroad workers may be exposed to asbestos during their employment. Workers are exposed to asbestos while they work on railroad ties, repair or install railway equipment, or work on railroad tie. Asbestos exposure can result in mesothelioma or lung cancer and other diseases.

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

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

Pancreatic cancer lawsuit are exposed to various environmental chemicals. Depending on the type of work that is performed, this exposure can cause a variety of health issues such as multiple myeloma. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma due to work on the railroad, call 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 filed a lawsuit against two major railroads, alleging that exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust led to his health issues.

However the railroads brought an appeal based on summary judgment, which argued that the plaintiff was aware of most important facts and potential causes of his injury by the time of his diagnosis. The court sided with the railroads and granted their motion, concluding that the plaintiff has not made a reasonable inquiry to determine if his condition was related to his railroad employment.

In the courtroom the plaintiff offered expert testimony from an industrial hygienist and epidemiologists. The expert witnesses said that Harris's myeloma is the result of his exposure to diesel exhaust. To prove this claim the expert witness cited various studies that showed 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 cause of multiple myeloma.

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