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Multiple Myeloma Railroad Lawsuit

If you're a railroader and have been diagnosed with a blood cancer, such as Multiple myeloma aplastic anemia myeloma, you should speak with an experienced Chicago FELA attorney. Our attorneys can assist you fight for compensation for medical expenses, multiple myeloma aplastic anemia income loss and suffering and pain.

The experts for the plaintiffs claimed that diesel exhaust caused Harris to develop multiple myeloma. A reputable scientist has never made this claim in any published study, monograph or textbook.

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

A variety of various chemicals are present in the workplace including benzene. Benzene is a byproduct of crude oil and is used in many different products, including paints, diesel exhaust resins, plastics, dyes, rubbers as well as pesticides and drugs. Exposure to benzene can be associated with a higher chance of developing multiple myeloma and leukemia.

Workers who were exposed to benzene or other toxic chemicals while working in railroads may be entitled to compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. To claim compensation under FELA the plaintiff must demonstrate that their railroad work was at a minimum partially responsible for the diagnosis of cancer or another illness.

Our lawyers successfully represented two cases in which former railroad employees filed lawsuits against their employers claiming that they developed leukemia because of exposure to various chemicals at work. In both instances the Court granted summary judgment in favor of the railroad defendants and dismissed the lawsuits. In each case, the Court found that the expert witnesses did not meet the standards for expert testimony that is qualified under Rule 702 or Daubert. In each instance the expert did not conduct tests, observations or measurements of his own in order to prove his opinions or conclusions. In both instances, we were able show that the railroad workers had waived their right to be sued for injuries or illnesses under FELA by signing prior releases.

Exposure to Diesel Exhaust

In the work environment of railroad facilities, employees are exposed to chemical substances such as benzene and materials like creosote. Over time, Multiple Myeloma Aplastic Anemia these risks can increase a worker's chances of developing chronic diseases.

Benzene is found in gasoline and diesel fuel as well as other automotive exhaust. It is also used to manufacture certain substances, such as paints and thinners. It is believed to cause a variety of illnesses, such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic disease (MDS) and Multiple myeloma cancer settlement myeloma.

The exposure to benzene may be caused by breathing in vapors emitted from solvent baths found in a variety of factories of the railroad industry. These solvents were used by workers on railroads to clean tools and equipment. Benzene can be a powerful carcinogen, and is a risk factor for the development of multiple lymphoma.

A variety of studies have linked occupational exposure to diesel exhaust with increased risk of lung cancer. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have classified diesel particulate as an established carcinogen.

Plaintiffs have sought compensation for a variety of illnesses under FELA. In a case in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Plaintiff counsel alleged that Defendants had a client who developed lung cancer as a result of his work as a machinist in the rail yard from 1976 until 2007. The defense won an appeal to a jury that found there was no medical causation.

Creosote exposure

Creosote is a class of carbonaceous chemicals, can be produced by the distillation, pyrolysis and combusting of various tars and wood preservatives. The most popular type is coal-tar creosote, which is a greenish brown liquid with different degrees of viscosity and brightness, as well as darkness. Inhaled or absorbed through the body, it is toxic. Symptoms include irritation in the throat, eyes, stomach as well as the mouth. The chemical may cause chemical burns on the lungs as well as on the skin. Creosote is flammable, is the main cause of chimney fires.

Railroad workers used creosote to treat tuberculosis in the latter part of the 19th century, before safer and more effective treatments were found. This included a mix of creosote as well as eucalyptus, that was administered via vaporizor and an inhaler. This method was used until 1910 when it was replaced by more effective and less invasive methods.

Plaintiff alleged that her Multiple myeloma lawsuit settlements myeloma was triggered due to exposure to creosote and cleaning solvents used in railroad work. We claimed that she was unable to prove medical causation. The Court agreed, granting summary judgment in favor of the Railroad Defendants. Plaintiff's expert testified that her complaints were caused by exhaust from diesel. However the Court considered his testimony to be inadmissible because he was not in compliance with the Daubert requirements and Rule 702 of the Rules. We also provided the testimony of an industrial hygiene expert and an oncologist, who did not agree with the plaintiff's expert.

Exposure to Asbestos

In the majority of its operations, the railroad industry relies heavily on asbestos. Asbestos is a dangerous substance that can be extremely toxic when inhaled. When inhaled, asbestos fibres can cause mesothelioma. This is a rare and deadly cancer that affects the membrane linings of many organs.

In certain cases, asbestos exposure can also cause Multiple myeloma railroad settlement myeloma. Asbestos was used to insulate steam locomotives, and it is possible that asbestos inhalation during railroad work may have contributed to mesothelioma.

Railroad workers are frequently exposed to other hazardous chemicals such as creosote and benzene. Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon that can cause chemical pneumonia in some people. Exposure to benzene can increase the chance of developing lymphoma.

Many railroad employees use herbicides to keep the railroad right of way free of weeds. Herbicides may cause a significant concentration of exposure to chemical. Herbicide exposure can also increase the risk of Multiple myeloma cancer settlements myeloma for some people.

In this case, heard in the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, the jury voted a unanimous defense verdict in favor of the railroad in. Plaintiff alleged that he contracted multiple myeloma through exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene over the course of his work at three different railroads. The defense and plaintiff's expert witness, a professional Hygienist, offered extensive expert testimony.