The Hidden Secrets Of Railroad Lawsuit Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work

Under FELA railroad workers can sue to recover compensation for injuries. In order to be successful in bringing a claim the injured worker must show that negligence by the railroad lawsuit bladder cancer contributed to their injuries.

The evidence presented at the trial included the testimony of an toxicologist, who relied on various studies and risk factors to show that Harris's myeloma had been caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.

Benzene Exposure

Benzene is linked to many hematopoietic tumours 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. The chemical is found in diesel exhaust and fumes, which many railroad lawsuit all workers are exposed to on a regular routine.

Some railroad workers are also exposed to cleaning products like CRC or Safety-Kleen. These cleaning products contain a particular type of benzene referred to as methylbenzene. When methylbenzene comes in contact with water, it's converted into a chemical called dioxin. Dioxins are a class of chemicals that can trigger many serious health problems such as lung cancer.

Parker Waichman has successfully represented numerous railroad employees in personal injury claims against their employers under FELA. For example the jury awarded an ex- Chicago and North Western Railroad worker $7.5 million after he was diagnosed of acute myeloid leukemia after years of exposure to chemicals and solvents on the job.

In another instance the plaintiff was diagnosed with multiple lymphoma resulting from many years of service as a railway maintenance technician for railroad lawsuit mds signals. The plaintiff claimed that his condition was caused by exposure to diesel exhaust, as well as the benzene that he was exposed to while working. BNSF filed a summary judgment motion before the trial began based on the theory plaintiff knew or should've had the knowledge that his cancer was the result of his exposure to chemicals and environmental hazards while working for the railroad.

Creosote Exposure

Creosote, a poisonous chemical used to preserve wood is linked to several cancers including skin cancer and scrotal cancer. Railroad workers 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 greater risk than the general population of developing fatal forms of cancer.

In an upcoming court case, a railroad worker sued after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He claimed that exposure to diesel exhaust and other environmental hazards caused cancer. The judge ruled that the plaintiff was aware of the potential dangers posed by his work in the railroad lawsuit cll and could have found out about his injury through a reasonably diligent internet search at the time he was diagnosed. He did not take the necessary steps and the case is now time-barred.

In a different case, the railroad was successful in defending its verdict in a suit filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed that he had developed bladder cancer due to his exposure to secondhand smoke and other chemicals like creosote, diesel exhaust.

Parker Waichman has also obtained defense verdicts in cases involving other types cancers, including prostate and lung cancer. These cases were filed by former railroad workers who claimed that their cancers had been due to a lifetime exposure to toxic chemicals at work. The firm is prepared to review your case's details and provide you with options.

Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos can pose a risk for railroad lawsuit mds employees. The exposure is most often experienced when railroad workers work with railroad ties, or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos exposure could cause mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other diseases.

Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a lawsuit brought against CSX Transportation claims that he contracted multiple myeloma due to his work with the railroad. Harris according to the lawsuit, was employed every day by CSX Transportation in its Laredo railroad yard. Harris breathed "harmful and toxic fumes, chemicals, and agents including, but not limited to diesel exhaust, welding fumes, and creosote.

We successfully defended our clients in a jury trial lasting two weeks, where it was claimed that repetitive lifting and bending while working as trackmen led to herniated disks in the lumbar region, causing a 25% disability permanent resulting in lost wage as well as pain and discomfort. The Railroad Lawsuit Mds was found to not be negligent and the plaintiff was awarded only a small amount.

Environmental Exposure

Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of environmental chemicals. Depending on the type of work done and the type of work, exposure to chemicals can result in a myriad of health issues such as multiple myeloma. Contact Parker Waichman if you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with myeloma as a result of working on a railroad.

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

The railroads filed a motion for summary judgment in which they claimed that at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis it was aware of the details and causes of the injury. The court agreed with the railroads and granted their motion concluding that the plaintiff had not conducted a reasonable investigation to determine if his illness was connected to his employment at a railroad.

The plaintiff provided expert testimony during the trial of an industrial hygienist as as epidemiologists. The experts claimed that Harris's myeloma was a result of the exposure he received to diesel exhaust. In support of this claim, the expert witness referenced numerous studies that demonstrated an association between certain types of cancers and diesel exhaust. But, no reputable scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is a cause of multiple myeloma.