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Multiple Myeloma Railroad Lawsuit

Speak to an experienced Chicago FELA lawyer when you are a railroad worker and have been diagnosed with an illness of the blood, such as Multiple myeloma lawsuit settlement myeloma. Our attorneys can help fight for compensation for medical expenses, lost income and pain and suffering.

The experts for the plaintiffs claimed that the exhaust from diesel caused Harris to develop multiple myeloma. No credible scientist has made this claim in any published study, monograph or textbook.

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

A number of different chemicals are used in the workplace which includes benzene. Benzene is a byproduct from crude oils, is utilized in a variety of products that include paints, diesel exhaust, rubbers, plastics and resins. It is also used in the production of dyes, detergents and pesticides. Exposure to benzene is associated with a higher chance of developing multiple myeloma and leukemia.

Workers who were exposed to benzene or other harmful chemicals while working in railroads could be eligible for compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. To bring a claim for Multiple myeloma railroad lawsuit compensation under FELA a plaintiff has to show that their railroad job was at the very least partially responsible for the diagnosis of cancer or another illnesses.

Our attorneys successfully defended the two separate cases where former railroad workers sued their employers, alleging that they developed leukemia due to exposure to various chemicals working. In both cases, the Court granted summary judgment in favor of the railroad defendants and dismissed the lawsuits. The Court in each case concluded that the expert witness did not meet to meet the requirements for the testimony of a qualified expert under Rule 702 and Daubert. In each case the expert didn't conduct tests, observations or measurements on his own to justify his opinions and conclusions. In both instances we were able prove that railroad workers had waived their right to be sued for injuries or injuries under FELA by signing prior releases.

Exposure to Diesel Exhaust

In the working environment of railroad facilities, workers are exposed to chemical substances such as benzene and materials like creosote. Over time, these hazards can increase a worker's risk of developing chronic diseases.

Benzene is chemical that is found in gasoline, diesel fuel and other automotive exhaust. It is also used in the manufacture of certain products, such as paints and thinners. It is known to be the cause of many diseases, including acute myeloid lymphoma (AML), the myelodysplastic disorder (MDS) or multiple myeloma.

Inhaling vapors from solvent baths, which are employed in a variety of shops in the railroad industry, could result in exposure to benzene. These solvents were used by railroad workers to clean tools and equipment. Benzene is a potent carcinogen and is a risk factor for the development of Multiple myeloma injury settlements lymphoma.

A number of studies have linked diesel exhaust exposure with an increased lung cancer risk. The World Health Organization and the Environmental Protection Agency have labeled diesel particulate matter as a well-known human carcinogen.

Plaintiffs have demanded compensation under FELA for a variety of ailments. In a lawsuit filed in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania by Plaintiff counsel the client of defendants was believed to have contracted lung cancer as a result of his work as a machinist for the railroad yard between 1976 to 2007. The defense was able to obtain the verdict of a jury, concluding that there was no medical cause.

Exposure to Creosote

Creosote belongs to a group of carbonaceous compounds produced by distillation and pyrolysis process of a variety wood preservatives, tars, and fossil fuels. The most well-known type is coal-tar creosote. It is a brownish green liquid with varying degrees of viscosity, darkness, and fluorescence. It can be toxic when inhaled and absorbed through the skin. It can cause irritation to the throat, eyes, the stomach, as well as in the mouth. The chemical may result in chemical burns in the lungs as well as on the skin. Creosote is also flammable, and Multiple Myeloma Railroad Lawsuit is the most common cause of chimney fires.

Railroad workers used creosote for treating tuberculosis in the latter part of the 19th century until more safe and more effective treatments were found. It included a mix of eucalyptus, creosote and vaporizor oil. This treatment was used until 1910, when it was replaced with more effective and less invasive methods.

Plaintiff claimed that her Multiple myeloma lawsuit myeloma was caused due to exposure to creosote and cleaning solvents used in railroad work. We claimed that she was unable to prove medical causation and the Court was in agreement, granting an order of summary judgment in favor the Railroad Defendants. Plaintiff's expert claimed that her symptoms were caused by diesel exhaust. However the Court denied his testimony because he did not meet the Daubert requirements and Rule 702 of the Rules. We also provided the testimony of an industrial hygiene expert and an oncologist who disagreed with the plaintiff's expert.

Exposure to Asbestos

The railroad industry is dependent on asbestos in many of its activities. Asbestos fibers are extremely toxic and dangerous when inhaled. When inhaled, asbestos fibres can cause mesothelioma. It is a rare and deadly cancer that affects the membrane lining of most organs.

In certain instances asbestos exposure can cause multiple myeloma. Asbestos was used as an insulation for steam locomotives. It is possible that asbestos inhalation while working on railroads caused mesothelioma.

Railroad workers are frequently exposed to other hazardous chemicals such as creosote and benzene. Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon that can cause chemical pneumonitis in certain individuals. Exposure to benzene can increase the risk of developing Multiple myeloma railroad injuries lymphoma.

Many railroad employees use herbicides to keep the railroad path free of weeds. The use of herbicides can cause a significant dose of exposure to these chemicals. The exposure to herbicides can also increase the risk of getting multiple myeloma for some people.

A jury returned unanimity verdict in defense on behalf of the defendant railroad in this case which was argued in the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Plaintiff claimed that the disease was contracted through exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene over the course of working at three different railroads. The defense and plaintiff's expert witness, an industrial hygienist, provided comprehensive expert testimony.