A Glimpse Into The Secrets Of Railroad Lawsuit Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work

Under FELA railroad workers are able to make lawsuits to claim compensation for their injuries. To be successful, the injured person will have to prove the railroad was negligent in causing injury.

The evidence presented in the trial included the testimony of toxicologist who utilized different studies and risk factors to demonstrate that Harris's myeloma had been caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.

Benzene Exposure

The exposure to benzene can be linked to a variety of hematopoietic malignancies, 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 it is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. This chemical is present in diesel fumes and exhaust that many railroad workers are exposed to on a regular on a regular.

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

Parker Waichman has represented railroad employees in personal injury lawsuits against their employers, under the FELA. A jury awarded $7.5 million to a former 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 resulting from many years of work as a railroad maintenance technician for signals. He claimed that his condition was caused by exposure to diesel exhaust and by the benzene he encountered on the job. Prior to  Bladder cancer lawsuit  of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the idea that plaintiff knew or ought to have known that his cancer was a result of exposure to chemicals and environmental hazards during his railroad employment.

Creosote Exposure

Creosote, a toxic chemical used to preserve wood is linked to several cancers including skin cancer and scrotal carcinoma. Railroad workers working on the maintenance and repair of railway ties are often exposed to this chemical. The National Toxicology Program has reported that workers who work with creosote have a greater chance of developing cancer lethal than the general population.

A recent court case in which a railroad worker sought justice after being diagnosed with myeloma, alleges his exposure to diesel exhaust and other environmental dangers caused the cancer. The court ruled the plaintiff was aware of the harm he could suffer due to his job at the railroad and could have learned about his condition by conducting an exhaustive internet search prior to when he was diagnosed. Since he did not take this step his action is deemed to be time-barred.

In a separate case the railroad was successful in defending its decision in a case filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-railroad worker. The plaintiff claimed he developed bladder cancer as a result of the exposure he had to secondhand smoke and other chemical substances, such as creosote and diesel exhaust.

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

Asbestos Exposure

Railroad employees can be exposed to asbestos during their job. The exposure is most often experienced when railroad workers work with railroad ties or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos is known to cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and other diseases.

Ronald K.  Leukemia lawsuit , the plaintiff in a lawsuit brought against CSX Transportation claims that he contracted multiple myeloma due to his work at the railroad. Harris, according to the lawsuit, worked on a daily basis for CSX Transportation in its Laredo railroad yard. As a result Harris breathed in "harmful toxic chemicals, fumes, substances, particles, and substances including but not including diesel exhaust, welding fumes, creosote, phenols, carbon monoxide, dioxins, and heavy metals."

We successfully defended our clients in the jury trial that lasted two weeks, in which it was alleged that repetitive lifting and bending as trackmen led to herniated disks in the lumbar region and an injury that caused a 25% disability for the rest of his life that resulted in loss of wages and discomfort and pain. The railroad was not found to be negligent and the plaintiff was awarded just a tiny amount.

Environmental Exposure

Railroad workers are exposed to a number of different environmental chemicals. Depending on the type of work done the exposure could cause a variety 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 trial, a railroad employee was awarded $7.5 million by a juror for being diagnosed with acute myeloid lymphoma and myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He filed a lawsuit against two major railroads, claiming their exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust caused health issues.

However  Leukemia lawsuit  brought a summary judgment motion arguing that the plaintiff was aware of the most important facts and potential causes of his injuries at the time he was diagnosed. The court sided with the railroads and granted their motion, concluding that the plaintiff hadn't conducted a reasonable investigation to determine if his condition was due to his railroad employment.

At trial 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. To prove this claim the expert witness cited several studies that proved an association between certain types of cancers and diesel exhaust. A reputable scientist, however has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is the reason of multiple myeloma.