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Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work
Under FELA railroad workers are able to sue to obtain compensation for injuries. To be successful in bringing a claim the injured worker must show that the railroad's negligence contributed to their injury.
The evidence presented during the trial included testimony from a toxicologist who used different studies and risk ratios to prove that Harris's multiple myeloma was triggered by the exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
It is linked to various hematopoietic cancers which include Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), benzene is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. This chemical is found in diesel fumes and railroad lawsuit blood cancer workers are frequently exposed to it.
Furthermore, some railroad lawsuit Asthma (neal-arildsen-3.technetbloggers.De) employees are exposed to benzene through cleaning products such as Safety-Kleen and CRC. These types of cleaning agents typically contain a form of benzene, namely methylbenzene. The methylbenzene converts to a chemical known as dioxin when it comes in contact with water. Dioxins can cause lung cancer as well as other serious health issues.
Parker Waichman has represented railroad employees in personal injury lawsuits against their employers under the FELA. For Railroad lawsuit asthma example the jury awarded a former Chicago and North Western Railroad worker $7.5 million for the diagnosis of acute myeloidleukemia following years of exposure to solvents and chemicals while working.
In a different case, a plaintiff was diagnosed with multiple lymphoma resulting from many years of work as a railroad signal maintenance technician. He claimed his condition was caused by exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene exposure he experienced on the job. BNSF filed a summary judgement motion prior to the trial began based on the idea that plaintiff knew or should've known that his cancer was the result of his exposure to environmental hazards and chemicals while working for the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
A toxic chemical that is used as a wood preservative, creosote has been linked to several cancers, including scrotal and skin cancer. Creosote is a common issue for railroad lawsuit lung cancer workers who work on the maintenance and repairs of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program has reported that those who handle creosote face a higher risk of developing cancer that is fatal than the general population.
A recent court case in which a railroad employee filed suit after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The case alleged that his occupational exposures to diesel exhaust and other environmental hazards caused the cancer. The court ruled that the plaintiff was aware of the possibility of negative effects of his work at the railroad and could have discovered the injury through a reasonably thorough internet search at the time that he was diagnosed. He did not make the effort and his case is now 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 as a result of the exposure he received from secondhand smoke and other chemicals like creosote or diesel exhaust.
Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in cases that involve other types of cancers such as prostate and lung cancers, which were brought by former railroad employees who claimed their cancers were caused by an exposure to toxic chemicals while working. The firm is ready to review your case's details and explain your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos can pose a risk for railroad lawsuit blood cancer employees. Workers are exposed to asbestos while they work on railroad ties, repair or install railway gear, or work on railroad tracks. Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma and lung cancer and other diseases.
In a lawsuit filed against CSX Transportation, plaintiff Ronald K. Harris alleges that he contracted multiple myeloma as a consequence from his work for the railroad lawsuit myelodysplastic syndrome. According to the lawsuit, Harris worked for CSX Transportation at its Laredo rail yard on a regular basis. As a result the worker breathed "harmful toxic chemicals, fumes, agents, particles, and other substances which include but not restricted to diesel exhaust creosote, welding fumes, carbon monoxide, phenols, dioxins, and heavy metals."
We successfully represented our client in a two-week jury trial in which it was claimed that the repetitive bent, lifting and twisting during the course of work caused lumbar disc herniation and a 25% permanent disability that caused loss of earnings and suffering and pain. The railroad was found not be negligent and the plaintiff received only a modest amount.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed a range of chemicals in the environment. This exposure can lead to various health issues including multiple myeloma, depending on the type and extent of the work. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma due to work on the railroad lawsuit lung cancer, contact Parker Waichman to discuss your options.
In a case that was recently heard, a railroad worker was awarded $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 diesel exhaust and asbestos caused his health problems.
The railroads filed an appeal for summary judgment arguing that, at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis, he was aware of all the details and causes of the injury. The court ruled in favor of the railroads' motion concluding that the plaintiff had failed to make a reasonably diligent inquiry into whether the condition was connected to his railroad work.
At trial the plaintiff provided expert testimony from an industrial hygienist and epidemiologists. The experts claimed that Harris's myeloma resulted of the exposure he received to diesel exhaust. To prove this claim, the expert witness referenced various studies that revealed the connection between certain types of cancers and diesel exhaust. But, no reputable scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is the main cause of multiple myeloma.
Under FELA railroad workers are able to sue to obtain compensation for injuries. To be successful in bringing a claim the injured worker must show that the railroad's negligence contributed to their injury.
The evidence presented during the trial included testimony from a toxicologist who used different studies and risk ratios to prove that Harris's multiple myeloma was triggered by the exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
It is linked to various hematopoietic cancers which include Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), benzene is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. This chemical is found in diesel fumes and railroad lawsuit blood cancer workers are frequently exposed to it.
Furthermore, some railroad lawsuit Asthma (neal-arildsen-3.technetbloggers.De) employees are exposed to benzene through cleaning products such as Safety-Kleen and CRC. These types of cleaning agents typically contain a form of benzene, namely methylbenzene. The methylbenzene converts to a chemical known as dioxin when it comes in contact with water. Dioxins can cause lung cancer as well as other serious health issues.
Parker Waichman has represented railroad employees in personal injury lawsuits against their employers under the FELA. For Railroad lawsuit asthma example the jury awarded a former Chicago and North Western Railroad worker $7.5 million for the diagnosis of acute myeloidleukemia following years of exposure to solvents and chemicals while working.
In a different case, a plaintiff was diagnosed with multiple lymphoma resulting from many years of work as a railroad signal maintenance technician. He claimed his condition was caused by exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene exposure he experienced on the job. BNSF filed a summary judgement motion prior to the trial began based on the idea that plaintiff knew or should've known that his cancer was the result of his exposure to environmental hazards and chemicals while working for the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
A toxic chemical that is used as a wood preservative, creosote has been linked to several cancers, including scrotal and skin cancer. Creosote is a common issue for railroad lawsuit lung cancer workers who work on the maintenance and repairs of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program has reported that those who handle creosote face a higher risk of developing cancer that is fatal than the general population.
A recent court case in which a railroad employee filed suit after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The case alleged that his occupational exposures to diesel exhaust and other environmental hazards caused the cancer. The court ruled that the plaintiff was aware of the possibility of negative effects of his work at the railroad and could have discovered the injury through a reasonably thorough internet search at the time that he was diagnosed. He did not make the effort and his case is now 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 as a result of the exposure he received from secondhand smoke and other chemicals like creosote or diesel exhaust.
Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in cases that involve other types of cancers such as prostate and lung cancers, which were brought by former railroad employees who claimed their cancers were caused by an exposure to toxic chemicals while working. The firm is ready to review your case's details and explain your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos can pose a risk for railroad lawsuit blood cancer employees. Workers are exposed to asbestos while they work on railroad ties, repair or install railway gear, or work on railroad tracks. Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma and lung cancer and other diseases.
In a lawsuit filed against CSX Transportation, plaintiff Ronald K. Harris alleges that he contracted multiple myeloma as a consequence from his work for the railroad lawsuit myelodysplastic syndrome. According to the lawsuit, Harris worked for CSX Transportation at its Laredo rail yard on a regular basis. As a result the worker breathed "harmful toxic chemicals, fumes, agents, particles, and other substances which include but not restricted to diesel exhaust creosote, welding fumes, carbon monoxide, phenols, dioxins, and heavy metals."
We successfully represented our client in a two-week jury trial in which it was claimed that the repetitive bent, lifting and twisting during the course of work caused lumbar disc herniation and a 25% permanent disability that caused loss of earnings and suffering and pain. The railroad was found not be negligent and the plaintiff received only a modest amount.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed a range of chemicals in the environment. This exposure can lead to various health issues including multiple myeloma, depending on the type and extent of the work. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma due to work on the railroad lawsuit lung cancer, contact Parker Waichman to discuss your options.
In a case that was recently heard, a railroad worker was awarded $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 diesel exhaust and asbestos caused his health problems.
The railroads filed an appeal for summary judgment arguing that, at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis, he was aware of all the details and causes of the injury. The court ruled in favor of the railroads' motion concluding that the plaintiff had failed to make a reasonably diligent inquiry into whether the condition was connected to his railroad work.
At trial the plaintiff provided expert testimony from an industrial hygienist and epidemiologists. The experts claimed that Harris's myeloma resulted of the exposure he received to diesel exhaust. To prove this claim, the expert witness referenced various studies that revealed the connection between certain types of cancers and diesel exhaust. But, no reputable scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is the main cause of multiple myeloma.
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