Why You'll Want To Read More About Railroad Lawsuit Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work
Under FELA railroad workers can sue for compensation for injuries. To be successful, the injured person will need to prove that the railroad was negligent in causing the injury.
The evidence in the trial included testimony from an toxicologist, who relied on different studies and risk factors to show that Harris's multiple myeloma caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
Benzene is linked to various hematopoietic cancers, including Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) the chemical benzene 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 daily regularly.
Some railroad workers are exposed by cleaning products like Safety-Kleen or CRC. These kinds of cleaning agents typically contain a form of benzene known as the methylbenzene. cancer lawsuit is converted to a chemical known as dioxin when it comes in contact with water. Dioxins can cause lung cancer and other serious health issues.
Parker Waichman has represented railroad employees in personal injury lawsuits against their employers, under the FELA. A jury gave $7.5 million to an ex Chicago and North Western Railroad employee diagnosed with acute myeloid tumors after years of exposure.
In another instance, a plaintiff was diagnosed with multiple lymphoma following many years of work as a railway signal maintenance technician. He claimed that his condition was caused by exposure to diesel exhaust, as well as benzene he had experienced during his work. Leukemia lawsuit filed a summary judgment motion before the trial began, based on the premise that plaintiff knew or should have known that his cancer was caused by exposure to chemicals and environmental hazards while working for the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
Creosote is a toxic chemical used to preserve wood has been linked to various cancers, including skin cancer and scrotal cancer. This chemical is often a issue for railroad workers working on the maintenance and repair of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program reported that workers who handled creosote had greater risk than the general public of developing lethal forms of cancer.
In the recent court case, railroad workers filed suit after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He claimed that exposure to diesel exhaust as well as environmental hazards caused cancer. The court ruled the plaintiff knew of the potential damage he could incur from his work at the railroad, and could have learned about his condition by conducting a diligent internet search when he was diagnosed. He did not undertake the search and his case is now time-barred.
In a different case, the railroad won a defense verdict in a case filed in Philadelphia County by a former railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed that he developed bladder carcinoma as a result the exposure he received 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, brought by former railroad workers who claimed their cancers were caused by a lifetime of exposure to harmful chemicals on the job. The firm is ready to examine the facts of your case and explain your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos may pose a health risk for railroad employees. This can happen when workers manage railroad ties, or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and other cancers.
Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against CSX Transportation claims that he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma as a result of his job at the railroad. Harris, according to the lawsuit worked daily for CSX Transportation in its Laredo railroad yard. He breathed "harmful and toxic fumes, chemicals, and agents including but not limited to diesel exhaust, welding fumes and creosote.
We successfully defended our client during a two-week jury trial in which it was claimed that the repetitive bending, lifting and twisting during the course of work caused herniated lumbar disks and an indefinite disability of 25% that caused loss of earnings and suffering and pain. The railroad was found not to be negligent and the plaintiff was awarded only a minimal award.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed a range of chemicals in the environment. This exposure can cause numerous health problems including multiple myeloma based on the nature and severity of the work. Contact Parker Waichman if you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with myeloma following working on railways.
In a recent case, an employee of a railroad 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 that their exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust led to his health issues.
The railroads filed an appeal for summary judgment arguing that at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis the plaintiff was aware of the facts and causes of his injury. The court agreed and granted the railroads' motion concluding that plaintiff failed to conduct a reasonable inquiry into whether or not his condition was related to his railroad work.
In the courtroom the plaintiff provided expert testimony from an industrial hygienist and epidemiologists. The expert witnesses claimed Harris's myeloma was the result of his exposure to diesel exhaust. In cancer lawsuit of this claim, 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 concluded that diesel exhaust is the reason of multiple myeloma.