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Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work

Under FELA railroad workers may sue to recover compensation for injuries. In order to be successful in bringing a claim the injured party must prove that the railroad's negligence played a role in causing their injury.

The evidence presented during the trial included testimony from an toxicologist, who relied on various studies and risk factors to demonstrate that Harris's multiple myeloma was caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.

Benzene Exposure

Exposure to benzene is linked to various hematopoietic cancers, including Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia (ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, benzene is a Group 1 Carcinogen. This chemical can be found in diesel fumes, railroad workers cancer lawsuit and railway workers are regularly exposed to it.

Some railroad workers are also exposed to cleaning products such as CRC or Safety-Kleen. These cleaning products typically contain a kind of benzene called methylbenzene. When methylbenzene gets into contact with water, it's transformed into a chemical called dioxin. Dioxins can cause lung cancer and other serious health issues.

Parker Waichman has represented railroad employees in personal injury lawsuits against union pacific railroad against their employers, in accordance with the FELA. A jury handed down $7.5 million to an ex Chicago and North Western Railroad employee who was diagnosed with acute myeloid carcinoma after years of exposure.

In another instance, a plaintiff was diagnosed with multiple lymphoma after several years of employment as a railroad signal maintenance technician. The plaintiff claimed that his condition was caused by exposures to diesel exhaust and benzene that he experienced while on the job. BNSF filed an motion for summary judgment prior to the trial began based on the theory plaintiff knew or should have had the knowledge that his cancer was a result of 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 has been associated with several cancers, including scrotal and skin cancer. railroad lawsuit workers who worked on the maintenance and repair of railway ties can be exposed to this substance. The National Toxicology Program reported that workers who handled creosote had a higher risk than the general population of developing fatal forms of cancer.

In the recent court case, railroad workers filed suit after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He claimed that his occupational exposure to diesel exhaust and environmental dangers caused cancer. The court decided that the plaintiff was aware of the possibility of harm from his railroad work and could have found out about his injury by conducting a fairly thorough internet search prior to the time when he was diagnosed. Since he did not take this step his class action lawsuit against railroads is deemed to be time-barred.

In a different case, the railroad was successful in defending its verdict in a lawsuit filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed that he developed bladder cancer due to his exposure to smoke, other chemicals like diesel exhaust and creosote.

Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in the cases involving other types of cancers, including prostate and lung cancer, which was brought by former railroad employees who claimed that their cancers stemmed from the constant exposure to toxic chemicals on the job. The firm is prepared to review your case's facts and discuss your options.

Asbestos Exposure

Railroad employees may be exposed to asbestos during their employment. This can happen when workers are handling railroad workers cancer lawsuit - read the article - ties or repair or install railway equipment. Asbestos is known to cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and other cancers.

Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against CSX Transportation claims that he contracted multiple myeloma due to his job at the railroad. According to the lawsuit, Harris worked for CSX Transportation at its Laredo rail yard on a regular basis. Harris breathed "harmful and toxic fumes, chemicals, and agents including but not restricted to diesel exhaust, welding fumes, and creosote.

We successfully defended our clients in the trial of a jury that lasted two weeks. It was claimed that repetitive lifting and bending during work as trackmen resulted in herniated disks in the lumbar region, causing an impairment of 25% which resulted in a loss of wage as well as discomfort and pain. The railroad was found not to be negligent, and the plaintiff received a minimal award.

Environmental Exposure

Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of environmental chemicals. The exposure can result in a variety of health problems such as multiple myeloma. This is based on the type and extent of the work. Contact Parker Waichman if you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with myeloma following working on a railroad.

In a recent court case, a blacklands railroad lawsuit employee was awarded $7.5 million by a jury for having been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic Disorder (MDS). He filed a lawsuit against two major railroads, claiming that their exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust caused health issues for him.

However the railroads brought an appeal based on summary judgment, which argued that the plaintiff was aware of most important facts and potential reasons for his injury at the time of his diagnosis. The court ruled in favor of the railroads' motion, concluding that plaintiff failed to conduct a reasonable inquiry into whether his health condition was related to his work at the railroad.

The plaintiff offered expert testimony in the trial of an industrial hygienist as as epidemiologists. Expert witnesses stated Harris's myeloma was the result of his exposure diesel exhaust. The expert witness provided numerous studies to prove this. These studies revealed a correlation between diesel exhaust and certain kinds of cancer. However, no respected scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is the cause of multiple myeloma.