Under FELA railroad cancer lawsuit workers are able to sue to recover compensation for their injuries. To succeed in bringing a claim, the injured worker must prove that negligence by the railroad contributed to their injury.
The evidence presented in the trial included the testimony of toxicologist who conducted different studies and risk factors to prove Harris's myeloma was caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
The benzene compound is associated with various hematopoietic cancers that include Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), it is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. This chemical is found in diesel fumes and union Pacific railroad lawsuit exhaust which many railroad workers are exposed to on a regular on a regular.
Some railroad workers are also exposed by cleaning products such as Safety-Kleen or Union Pacific Railroad Lawsuit CRC. These cleaning products contain a benzene type known as methylbenzene. The methylbenzene is converted to a chemical known as dioxin when it comes in contact with water. Dioxins belong to a group of substances that can lead to numerous health problems including lung cancer.
Parker Waichman has successfully represented many railroad workers in personal injury claims against their employers under FELA. A jury awarded $7.5 million to a former Chicago and North Western Railroad employee who was diagnosed with acute myeloid cancer following years of exposure.
Another instance involved a plaintiff diagnosed with multiple myeloma after working as an engineer in the maintenance of railroad signals for a number of years. The plaintiff claimed that his condition was caused from exposure to diesel exhaust as well as the benzene he encountered on the job. BNSF filed a summary judgment motion before the trial began on the theory plaintiff knew or should've knew that his cancer was a result of exposure to environmental hazards and chemicals while working for the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
A toxic chemical that is used as a wood preservative creosote has been linked to several cancers, including skin and scrotal cancer. This chemical is often a issue for railroad workers who work on the maintenance and repair of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program has reported that workers who handle creosote face a higher risk of developing cancer that is fatal than the general population.
A recent court case in which a railway worker sued after he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma alleges his exposure to diesel exhaust and other environmental hazards caused the cancer. The court ruled the plaintiff knew of the potential dangers he might suffer from his work at the railroad, and could have found out about his condition by conducting a diligent internet search when the diagnosis came in. Since he was not able to do this, his class action lawsuit against railroads is time-barred.
In a different case, the railroad was successful in defending its verdict in a suit brought in Philadelphia County by an ex-railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed that he had developed bladder carcinoma as a result being exposed to smoke, other chemicals such as diesel exhaust and creosote.
Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in cases that involve other types of cancers, such as prostate and lung cancer, which was brought by former railroad workers who claimed their cancers were related to years of exposure to harmful chemicals on the job. The firm is available to review your case's details and discuss your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Railroad employees can be exposed to asbestos while working. Workers are exposed to asbestos when they handle railroad ties, repair or install railway gear, or work on railroad ties. Asbestos is known to cause lung cancer, mesothelioma and other maladies.
Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a lawsuit brought against CSX Transportation claims that he contracted multiple myeloma due to his work with the railroad. According to the class action lawsuit against railroads, Harris worked for csx railroad lawsuit Transportation at its Laredo rail yard on a daily basis. As a result Harris breathed in "harmful chemical substances, toxic chemicals, agents, fumes, particles, and other substances including but not restricted to diesel exhaust creosote, welding fumes, phenols, carbon monoxide, dioxins and heavy metals."
We successfully represented our clients in the jury trial that lasted two weeks, where it was alleged that repetitive bending and lifting while working as trackmen led to herniated disks in the lumbar region, causing permanent disability of 25% which resulted in a loss of wage as well as pain and discomfort. The railroad was not found to be negligent and the plaintiff was awarded only a minimal award.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed a number of different environmental chemicals. Depending on the type of work performed this exposure can cause health issues of a variety such as multiple myeloma. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma a result of work on the railroad, call Parker Waichman to discuss your options.
In a recent instance, a union pacific Railroad Lawsuit worker was awarded $7.5 million from an appeals court after being diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia. He sued two major railways for claiming that exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust caused health issues.
The railroads filed an appeal for summary judgment asserting that at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis he was aware of all the facts and causes of his injury. The court agreed and granted the railroads' motion, concluding that the plaintiff had failed to make a reasonably diligent inquiry into whether his health condition was related to his work at the railroad.
At trial, the plaintiff presented expert testimony from an industrial hygiene specialist and epidemiologists. Expert witnesses stated that Harris's myeloma is a result of his exposure to diesel exhaust. In support of this claim the expert witness cited several studies that proved that there was a link between certain kinds of cancer and diesel exhaust. But, no reputable scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is the reason of multiple myeloma.
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Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad WorkUnder FELA railroad cancer lawsuit workers are able to sue to recover compensation for their injuries. To succeed in bringing a claim, the injured worker must prove that negligence by the railroad contributed to their injury.
The evidence presented in the trial included the testimony of toxicologist who conducted different studies and risk factors to prove Harris's myeloma was caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
The benzene compound is associated with various hematopoietic cancers that include Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), it is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. This chemical is found in diesel fumes and union Pacific railroad lawsuit exhaust which many railroad workers are exposed to on a regular on a regular.
Some railroad workers are also exposed by cleaning products such as Safety-Kleen or Union Pacific Railroad Lawsuit CRC. These cleaning products contain a benzene type known as methylbenzene. The methylbenzene is converted to a chemical known as dioxin when it comes in contact with water. Dioxins belong to a group of substances that can lead to numerous health problems including lung cancer.
Parker Waichman has successfully represented many railroad workers in personal injury claims against their employers under FELA. A jury awarded $7.5 million to a former Chicago and North Western Railroad employee who was diagnosed with acute myeloid cancer following years of exposure.
Another instance involved a plaintiff diagnosed with multiple myeloma after working as an engineer in the maintenance of railroad signals for a number of years. The plaintiff claimed that his condition was caused from exposure to diesel exhaust as well as the benzene he encountered on the job. BNSF filed a summary judgment motion before the trial began on the theory plaintiff knew or should've knew that his cancer was a result of exposure to environmental hazards and chemicals while working for the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
A toxic chemical that is used as a wood preservative creosote has been linked to several cancers, including skin and scrotal cancer. This chemical is often a issue for railroad workers who work on the maintenance and repair of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program has reported that workers who handle creosote face a higher risk of developing cancer that is fatal than the general population.
A recent court case in which a railway worker sued after he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma alleges his exposure to diesel exhaust and other environmental hazards caused the cancer. The court ruled the plaintiff knew of the potential dangers he might suffer from his work at the railroad, and could have found out about his condition by conducting a diligent internet search when the diagnosis came in. Since he was not able to do this, his class action lawsuit against railroads is time-barred.
In a different case, the railroad was successful in defending its verdict in a suit brought in Philadelphia County by an ex-railroad employee. The plaintiff claimed that he had developed bladder carcinoma as a result being exposed to smoke, other chemicals such as diesel exhaust and creosote.
Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in cases that involve other types of cancers, such as prostate and lung cancer, which was brought by former railroad workers who claimed their cancers were related to years of exposure to harmful chemicals on the job. The firm is available to review your case's details and discuss your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Railroad employees can be exposed to asbestos while working. Workers are exposed to asbestos when they handle railroad ties, repair or install railway gear, or work on railroad ties. Asbestos is known to cause lung cancer, mesothelioma and other maladies.
Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a lawsuit brought against CSX Transportation claims that he contracted multiple myeloma due to his work with the railroad. According to the class action lawsuit against railroads, Harris worked for csx railroad lawsuit Transportation at its Laredo rail yard on a daily basis. As a result Harris breathed in "harmful chemical substances, toxic chemicals, agents, fumes, particles, and other substances including but not restricted to diesel exhaust creosote, welding fumes, phenols, carbon monoxide, dioxins and heavy metals."
We successfully represented our clients in the jury trial that lasted two weeks, where it was alleged that repetitive bending and lifting while working as trackmen led to herniated disks in the lumbar region, causing permanent disability of 25% which resulted in a loss of wage as well as pain and discomfort. The railroad was not found to be negligent and the plaintiff was awarded only a minimal award.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed a number of different environmental chemicals. Depending on the type of work performed this exposure can cause health issues of a variety such as multiple myeloma. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma a result of work on the railroad, call Parker Waichman to discuss your options.
In a recent instance, a union pacific Railroad Lawsuit worker was awarded $7.5 million from an appeals court after being diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia. He sued two major railways for claiming that exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust caused health issues.
The railroads filed an appeal for summary judgment asserting that at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis he was aware of all the facts and causes of his injury. The court agreed and granted the railroads' motion, concluding that the plaintiff had failed to make a reasonably diligent inquiry into whether his health condition was related to his work at the railroad.
At trial, the plaintiff presented expert testimony from an industrial hygiene specialist and epidemiologists. Expert witnesses stated that Harris's myeloma is a result of his exposure to diesel exhaust. In support of this claim the expert witness cited several studies that proved that there was a link between certain kinds of cancer and diesel exhaust. But, no reputable scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is the reason of multiple myeloma.