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Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work
Under FELA railroad workers may sue to obtain compensation for injuries. However, to make a claim that is successful, the injured person must prove that negligence on the part of the railroad played a role in causing their injuries.
Bladder cancer lawsuit in the trial included testimony from toxicologist who utilized various studies and relative risk factors to establish 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 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. This chemical is found in diesel fumes and railroad workers are regularly exposed to it.
Additionally, certain railroad workers are also exposed to benzene by using cleaning products such as Safety-Kleen or CRC. These types of cleaning agents typically contain a type of benzene, namely the methylbenzene. The methylbenzene can be converted into dioxin, a chemical when it comes into contact with water. Dioxins are a class of substances that can lead to a variety of serious health problems such as lung cancer.
Parker Waichman has represented railroad workers in personal injury cases against their employers, as part of the FELA. For instance the jury awarded an ex- Chicago and North Western Railroad worker $7.5 million after he was diagnosed of acute myeloidleukemia following years of exposure to chemicals and solvents while working.
In a different case, a plaintiff was diagnosed with multiple lymphoma after several years of working as a railway maintenance technician for signals. The plaintiff claimed that his illness was caused by exposures to diesel exhaust and benzene that he encountered working. BNSF filed an appeal to dismiss the summary judgment before the trial began on the claim that plaintiff knew or should have known that his cancer was the result of his exposure to environmental hazards and chemicals when working for the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
A poisonous chemical that is that is used as a wood preservative creosote is linked to several cancers, including scrotal and skin cancer. Creosote is a common issue for railroad workers working on the maintenance and repair of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program reported that workers who handled creosote had a higher risk than the general public of developing lethal forms of cancer.
In a recent court case, a railroad worker sued after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He claimed that his exposure to diesel exhaust and environmental hazards led to the development of cancer. The judge ruled that the plaintiff was aware of the potential harm from his railroad work and might have discovered his injuries via a reasonable internet search at the time he was diagnosed. He was not able to undertake the search and his action is now time-barred.
In a different instance, the railroad was successful in defending a verdict in a lawsuit filed in Philadelphia County by a former railroad worker. The plaintiff claimed he developed bladder cancer due to his exposure to secondhand smoke and other toxic chemicals, like creosote, diesel exhaust.
Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in the cases involving other types of cancers such as prostate and lung cancers, which were 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 present your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos can be a problem for railroad employees. Workers are exposed to asbestos when they operate railroad ties, repair or install railway gear, or work on railroad tracks. cancer lawsuits can cause lung cancer, mesothelioma and other cancers.
In a lawsuit filed against CSX Transportation, plaintiff Ronald K. Harris alleges that he developed multiple myeloma due to the effects of his employment with the railroad. Harris as per the lawsuit worked daily for CSX Transportation in its Laredo railroad yard. He inhaled "harmful and toxic chemical, agents and fumes including but not limited to diesel exhaust, welding fumes, and creosote.
We successfully defended our clients in the trial of a jury that lasted two weeks, where it was alleged that repetitive lifting and bending as trackmen caused herniated disks in the lumbar area and permanent disability of 25% which resulted in a loss of wage as well as discomfort and pain. union pacific railroad lawsuit was found not to be negligent and the plaintiff was awarded just a tiny amount.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed to various environmental chemicals. This exposure can lead to numerous health problems including multiple myeloma, depending on the nature and severity of the work. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma as the result of work on the railroad, contact Parker Waichman to discuss your options.
In a recent trial an employee of a railroad was awarded $7.5 million by a jury for having been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). He sued two major railroads, claiming that their exposure to diesel exhaust and asbestos caused his health issues.
However the railroads subsequently filed an appeal based on summary judgment, which argued that the plaintiff was aware of crucial facts and the possible causes of his injury by the time he was diagnosed. The court agreed and granted the railroads' motion, concluding that the plaintiff was unable to conduct a reasonable inquiry into whether or not his condition was connected to his railroad employment.
The plaintiff offered evidence from an industrial hygienist as well as epidemiologists. The expert witnesses claimed Harris's myeloma was the result of his exposure to diesel exhaust. The expert witness cited numerous studies to support this assertion. These studies showed the connection between diesel exhaust and certain types of cancers. However, no respected scientist has ever claimed that diesel exhaust is the reason of multiple myeloma.