The Most Inspirational Sources Of Railroad Lawsuit Chronic Lymphocytic…
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Multiple Myeloma Caused by Railroad Work
Under FELA railroad employees can file Lawsuits Against Union Pacific Railroad (Involvement.Ubalt.Edu) to recover compensation for their injuries. To be successful, the injured party must prove the railroad was negligent in causing the injury.
The evidence in the trial included testimony from an toxicologist, who relied on different studies and risk factors to establish that Harris's multiple myeloma was caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
Benzene is linked to a number of hematopoietic tumors that include Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Lawsuits Against Union Pacific Railroad Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, it is a Group 1 Carcinogen. This chemical can be found in diesel fumes and many railroad lawsuit settlements workers are regularly exposed to it.
Railroad workers may also be exposed by cleaning products like CRC or Safety-Kleen. These cleaning products typically contain a particular type of benzene known as the methylbenzene. When methylbenzene comes in contact with water, it's converted into a chemical known as dioxin. Dioxins are a group of substances that can cause numerous health problems which include lung cancer.
Parker Waichman has successfully represented numerous railroad employees in personal injury cases against their employers under FELA. A jury gave $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 following several years of working as a railroad signal maintenance technician. He alleged his condition was a result of exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust that he encountered on the job. Prior to the start of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the theory that plaintiff was aware or could have realized that his cancer was related to his exposure to chemicals as well as environmental hazards while working for the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
A toxic chemical used to preserve wood creosote is linked to various cancers including scrotal and skin cancer. Creosote is a common problem for railroad workers who work on the maintenance and repair of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program reported that workers who handled creosote had an increased risk than the general public of developing lethal forms of cancer.
A recent court case in which a railroad worker sued after he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma alleges the exposure to diesel exhaust and other environmental toxins caused the cancer. The court found that the plaintiff was aware of the dangers he might suffer due to his job at the railroad and could have discovered about his condition by conducting an extensive internet search before the diagnosis came in. He was not able to do so and his claim is now time-barred.
In a different case, the railroad lawsuit settlements was successful in defending its verdict in a lawsuit filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-Railroad Cancer Lawsuit Settlements worker. The plaintiff claimed that he developed bladder carcinoma as a result his exposure to smoke, as well as other chemicals such as diesel exhaust and creosote.
Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in the cases involving different types of cancers such as prostate and lung cancer, brought by other former railroad workers who alleged their cancers were caused by the constant exposure to harmful chemicals on the job. The firm is ready to review the details of your case and provide your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Railroad employees can be exposed to asbestos in their work. Workers are exposed to asbestos while they work on railroad ties, repair or install railway equipment, or work on railroad tie. Asbestos exposure could cause mesothelioma and lung cancer and other diseases.
Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a lawsuit brought against CSX Transportation claims that he contracted multiple myeloma through his job at the railroad. According to the lawsuit, Harris worked for CSX Transportation at its Laredo rail yard on a regular basis. He inhaled "harmful and toxic substances, fumes and chemicals including, but not limited to diesel exhaust, welding fumes and creosote.
We successfully represented our clients in an in-depth jury trial that lasted for two weeks. It was alleged repetitive lifting and bending during work as trackmen caused herniated disks in the lumbar area and an impairment of 25% which resulted in a loss of wage as well as pain and discomfort. The railroad was found not to be negligent, and the plaintiff was awarded a modest award.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of environmental chemicals. This exposure can cause various health issues such as multiple myeloma. This is based on the nature and intensity of the work. Contact Parker Waichman if you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with myeloma due to working on railways.
In a recent case, an employee of a railroad was awarded $7.5 million by a jury for being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic Symptom (MDS). He sued two major railroads, claiming that their exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust led to his health issues.
The railroads filed a motion for summary judgment arguing that at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis the plaintiff was aware of the facts and causes of his injury. The court ruled in favor of the railroads' motion concluding that the plaintiff had failed to conduct a reasonable inquiry into whether his health condition was related to his railroad work.
The plaintiff offered expert testimony during the trial of an industrial hygienist as as epidemiologists. The experts claimed that Harris's myeloma was a result of his exposure to diesel exhaust. To prove this claim, the expert witness referenced various studies that showed the connection between certain types of cancer and diesel exhaust. However, no respected scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is the cause of multiple myeloma.
Under FELA railroad employees can file Lawsuits Against Union Pacific Railroad (Involvement.Ubalt.Edu) to recover compensation for their injuries. To be successful, the injured party must prove the railroad was negligent in causing the injury.
The evidence in the trial included testimony from an toxicologist, who relied on different studies and risk factors to establish that Harris's multiple myeloma was caused by his exposure to diesel exhaust.
Benzene Exposure
Benzene is linked to a number of hematopoietic tumors that include Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML), Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia(ANLL) and Lawsuits Against Union Pacific Railroad Multiple Myeloma. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, it is a Group 1 Carcinogen. This chemical can be found in diesel fumes and many railroad lawsuit settlements workers are regularly exposed to it.
Railroad workers may also be exposed by cleaning products like CRC or Safety-Kleen. These cleaning products typically contain a particular type of benzene known as the methylbenzene. When methylbenzene comes in contact with water, it's converted into a chemical known as dioxin. Dioxins are a group of substances that can cause numerous health problems which include lung cancer.
Parker Waichman has successfully represented numerous railroad employees in personal injury cases against their employers under FELA. A jury gave $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 following several years of working as a railroad signal maintenance technician. He alleged his condition was a result of exposure to benzene and diesel exhaust that he encountered on the job. Prior to the start of trial, BNSF filed a motion for summary judgment based on the theory that plaintiff was aware or could have realized that his cancer was related to his exposure to chemicals as well as environmental hazards while working for the railroad.
Creosote Exposure
A toxic chemical used to preserve wood creosote is linked to various cancers including scrotal and skin cancer. Creosote is a common problem for railroad workers who work on the maintenance and repair of railway ties. The National Toxicology Program reported that workers who handled creosote had an increased risk than the general public of developing lethal forms of cancer.
A recent court case in which a railroad worker sued after he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma alleges the exposure to diesel exhaust and other environmental toxins caused the cancer. The court found that the plaintiff was aware of the dangers he might suffer due to his job at the railroad and could have discovered about his condition by conducting an extensive internet search before the diagnosis came in. He was not able to do so and his claim is now time-barred.
In a different case, the railroad lawsuit settlements was successful in defending its verdict in a lawsuit filed in Philadelphia County by an ex-Railroad Cancer Lawsuit Settlements worker. The plaintiff claimed that he developed bladder carcinoma as a result his exposure to smoke, as well as other chemicals such as diesel exhaust and creosote.
Parker Waichman has also secured defense verdicts in the cases involving different types of cancers such as prostate and lung cancer, brought by other former railroad workers who alleged their cancers were caused by the constant exposure to harmful chemicals on the job. The firm is ready to review the details of your case and provide your options.
Asbestos Exposure
Railroad employees can be exposed to asbestos in their work. Workers are exposed to asbestos while they work on railroad ties, repair or install railway equipment, or work on railroad tie. Asbestos exposure could cause mesothelioma and lung cancer and other diseases.
Ronald K. Harris, the plaintiff in a lawsuit brought against CSX Transportation claims that he contracted multiple myeloma through his job at the railroad. According to the lawsuit, Harris worked for CSX Transportation at its Laredo rail yard on a regular basis. He inhaled "harmful and toxic substances, fumes and chemicals including, but not limited to diesel exhaust, welding fumes and creosote.
We successfully represented our clients in an in-depth jury trial that lasted for two weeks. It was alleged repetitive lifting and bending during work as trackmen caused herniated disks in the lumbar area and an impairment of 25% which resulted in a loss of wage as well as pain and discomfort. The railroad was found not to be negligent, and the plaintiff was awarded a modest award.
Environmental Exposure
Railroad workers are exposed to a variety of environmental chemicals. This exposure can cause various health issues such as multiple myeloma. This is based on the nature and intensity of the work. Contact Parker Waichman if you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with myeloma due to working on railways.
In a recent case, an employee of a railroad was awarded $7.5 million by a jury for being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic Symptom (MDS). He sued two major railroads, claiming that their exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust led to his health issues.
The railroads filed a motion for summary judgment arguing that at the time of the plaintiff's diagnosis the plaintiff was aware of the facts and causes of his injury. The court ruled in favor of the railroads' motion concluding that the plaintiff had failed to conduct a reasonable inquiry into whether his health condition was related to his railroad work.
The plaintiff offered expert testimony during the trial of an industrial hygienist as as epidemiologists. The experts claimed that Harris's myeloma was a result of his exposure to diesel exhaust. To prove this claim, the expert witness referenced various studies that showed the connection between certain types of cancer and diesel exhaust. However, no respected scientist has ever concluded that diesel exhaust is the cause of multiple myeloma.