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Multiple Myeloma Railroad Lawsuit
If you are a railroad employee and have been diagnosed with a blood cancer, such as myeloma, consult with an experienced Chicago FELA attorney. Our attorneys can help you fight for compensation for medical expenses, lost income and suffering and pain.
The plaintiff's expert's team claimed that diesel exhaust triggered Harris Multiple Myeloma. A reputable scientist has never made this claim in any published study, monograph or textbook.
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals
Many different chemicals are found at work, including benzene. Benzene is a byproduct of crude oil that is used in many different products, including diesel exhaust, paints resins, plastics, rubbers, dyes, detergents, drugs, and pesticides. The exposure to benzene is linked with an increased risk of multiple myeloma and leukemia.
Workers who have been exposed to benzene or other toxic chemicals during their jobs on railroads could be eligible for compensation from their employers under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). To claim compensation under FELA, a plaintiff must prove that their railroad work was at least partially responsible for their diagnosis of cancer or a different illness.
Our lawyers successfully defended two separate cases where former railroad workers filed lawsuits against their employers alleging that they contracted leukemia as a result of exposure to various chemicals while 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 failed to meet the requirements for expert witness testimony that is deemed qualified under Rule 702 or Daubert. In each instance the expert failed to conduct his own research, tests, or measurements in order for him to prove his opinions and conclusions. In both cases, we were able show that the railroad workers had waived their right to sue for injuries or illnesses under FELA by signing prior releases.
Exposure to Diesel Exhaust
In the workplace of railroad facilities, employees are exposed to chemicals like benzene and other materials such as creosote. Over time, these hazards can increase the risk of certain chronic diseases for railroad workers.
Benzene is found in diesel and gasoline fuel in addition to other automotive exhaust. It is also used to create specific products like paints and thinners. It is known to cause a variety of illnesses including acute myeloid leukemia (AML) as well as the myelodysplastic disorder (MDS) or Multiple myeloma settlements myeloma.
Inhaling the vapors of solvent baths, which are utilized in a number of shops within the railroad industry, can result in exposure to benzene. These solvents were used by railroad workers to clean tools and equipment. Benzene is an extremely carcinogen that is an important risk factor for Multiple myeloma railroad lawsuits myeloma.
A number of studies have linked occupational exposure to exhaust fumes from diesel vehicles with an increased risk of lung cancer. The World Health Organization and the Environmental Protection Agency have labeled diesel particulate matter a recognized human carcinogen.
Plaintiffs have sought damages under FELA for many different ailments. In an instance in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Plaintiff counsel claimed that defendants the client was diagnosed with lung cancer due to his job as a rail yard machinist between 1976 and 2007. The defense prevailed in an appeal to a jury that found there was no medical causation.
Creosote exposure
Creosote, which is a collection of carbonaceous chemicals, is produced through the distillation, pyrolysis and combustion of various wood preservatives and tars. The most common kind is the coal-tar Creosote. It is a dark, greenish liquid with different degrees in viscosity and fluorescence. When inhaled or absorbed into the body, it can be toxic. The symptoms include irritation to the eyes, throat and stomach as well as the mouth. A brief exposure can lead to chemical burns on the skin and lungs. Creosote also has a flammable component and is the main cause of chimney fires.
Railroad workers used creosote to treat tuberculosis in the late 19th century until more safe and more effective treatments were found. This included a mixture consisting of creosote, eucalyptus and the vaporizor oils. This treatment was used until 1910, at which point it was replaced with more efficient and less invasive methods.
Plaintiff claimed that her Multiple myeloma cancer myeloma was been caused through exposure to degreasing solvents and creosote in the course of working on railroads. We argued that she could not prove medical causation and the Court was in agreement, granting an order of summary judgment in favor the Railroad Defendants. Plaintiff's expert testified that her symptoms were caused by exhaust from diesel. However the Court considered his testimony to be inadmissible because he did not meet the Daubert requirements or Rule 702 of the Rules. We also presented the testimony of an industrial hygienist and an oncologist, who did not agree with Plaintiff's experts.
Exposure to Asbestos
In many of its activities the railroad industry depends heavily on asbestos. Asbestos is a hazardous substance that can be extremely toxic when inhaled. Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma. This rare and deadly cancer affects the membrane that lines most organs.
In some instances, asbestos exposure can also cause multiple myeloma. Asbestos was used to insulate steam engines, and Multiple Myeloma Railroad Lawsuit it is possible that inhaling asbestos during railroad work was a factor in mesothelioma.
Railroad workers are often exposed to other hazardous chemicals such as benzene and creosote. Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon, which can cause chemical pneumonia in certain people. Exposure to benzene can also increase the chance of developing lymphoma.
Herbicides are commonly used by railroad employees to keep the railway's right-of-way free of weeds and other vegetation. Herbicides can cause a high dose of exposure to chemicals. Exposure to herbicides may result in a greater chance of developing Multiple myeloma injury settlements myeloma certain people.
In this case, litigated at the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, the jury delivered a unanimous defense verdict in favor of the defendant railroad. Plaintiff claimed that he contracted myeloma as a result of being exposed to diesel exhaust and the chemical benzene throughout his time working for three different railroads. Expert testimony was provided by both the plaintiff's defense and the defense's expert witness, a hygienist from the industrial sector.
If you are a railroad employee and have been diagnosed with a blood cancer, such as myeloma, consult with an experienced Chicago FELA attorney. Our attorneys can help you fight for compensation for medical expenses, lost income and suffering and pain.
The plaintiff's expert's team claimed that diesel exhaust triggered Harris Multiple Myeloma. A reputable scientist has never made this claim in any published study, monograph or textbook.
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals
Many different chemicals are found at work, including benzene. Benzene is a byproduct of crude oil that is used in many different products, including diesel exhaust, paints resins, plastics, rubbers, dyes, detergents, drugs, and pesticides. The exposure to benzene is linked with an increased risk of multiple myeloma and leukemia.
Workers who have been exposed to benzene or other toxic chemicals during their jobs on railroads could be eligible for compensation from their employers under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). To claim compensation under FELA, a plaintiff must prove that their railroad work was at least partially responsible for their diagnosis of cancer or a different illness.
Our lawyers successfully defended two separate cases where former railroad workers filed lawsuits against their employers alleging that they contracted leukemia as a result of exposure to various chemicals while 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 failed to meet the requirements for expert witness testimony that is deemed qualified under Rule 702 or Daubert. In each instance the expert failed to conduct his own research, tests, or measurements in order for him to prove his opinions and conclusions. In both cases, we were able show that the railroad workers had waived their right to sue for injuries or illnesses under FELA by signing prior releases.
Exposure to Diesel Exhaust
In the workplace of railroad facilities, employees are exposed to chemicals like benzene and other materials such as creosote. Over time, these hazards can increase the risk of certain chronic diseases for railroad workers.
Benzene is found in diesel and gasoline fuel in addition to other automotive exhaust. It is also used to create specific products like paints and thinners. It is known to cause a variety of illnesses including acute myeloid leukemia (AML) as well as the myelodysplastic disorder (MDS) or Multiple myeloma settlements myeloma.
Inhaling the vapors of solvent baths, which are utilized in a number of shops within the railroad industry, can result in exposure to benzene. These solvents were used by railroad workers to clean tools and equipment. Benzene is an extremely carcinogen that is an important risk factor for Multiple myeloma railroad lawsuits myeloma.
A number of studies have linked occupational exposure to exhaust fumes from diesel vehicles with an increased risk of lung cancer. The World Health Organization and the Environmental Protection Agency have labeled diesel particulate matter a recognized human carcinogen.
Plaintiffs have sought damages under FELA for many different ailments. In an instance in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Plaintiff counsel claimed that defendants the client was diagnosed with lung cancer due to his job as a rail yard machinist between 1976 and 2007. The defense prevailed in an appeal to a jury that found there was no medical causation.
Creosote exposure
Creosote, which is a collection of carbonaceous chemicals, is produced through the distillation, pyrolysis and combustion of various wood preservatives and tars. The most common kind is the coal-tar Creosote. It is a dark, greenish liquid with different degrees in viscosity and fluorescence. When inhaled or absorbed into the body, it can be toxic. The symptoms include irritation to the eyes, throat and stomach as well as the mouth. A brief exposure can lead to chemical burns on the skin and lungs. Creosote also has a flammable component and is the main cause of chimney fires.
Railroad workers used creosote to treat tuberculosis in the late 19th century until more safe and more effective treatments were found. This included a mixture consisting of creosote, eucalyptus and the vaporizor oils. This treatment was used until 1910, at which point it was replaced with more efficient and less invasive methods.
Plaintiff claimed that her Multiple myeloma cancer myeloma was been caused through exposure to degreasing solvents and creosote in the course of working on railroads. We argued that she could not prove medical causation and the Court was in agreement, granting an order of summary judgment in favor the Railroad Defendants. Plaintiff's expert testified that her symptoms were caused by exhaust from diesel. However the Court considered his testimony to be inadmissible because he did not meet the Daubert requirements or Rule 702 of the Rules. We also presented the testimony of an industrial hygienist and an oncologist, who did not agree with Plaintiff's experts.
Exposure to Asbestos
In many of its activities the railroad industry depends heavily on asbestos. Asbestos is a hazardous substance that can be extremely toxic when inhaled. Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma. This rare and deadly cancer affects the membrane that lines most organs.
In some instances, asbestos exposure can also cause multiple myeloma. Asbestos was used to insulate steam engines, and Multiple Myeloma Railroad Lawsuit it is possible that inhaling asbestos during railroad work was a factor in mesothelioma.
Railroad workers are often exposed to other hazardous chemicals such as benzene and creosote. Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon, which can cause chemical pneumonia in certain people. Exposure to benzene can also increase the chance of developing lymphoma.
Herbicides are commonly used by railroad employees to keep the railway's right-of-way free of weeds and other vegetation. Herbicides can cause a high dose of exposure to chemicals. Exposure to herbicides may result in a greater chance of developing Multiple myeloma injury settlements myeloma certain people.
In this case, litigated at the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, the jury delivered a unanimous defense verdict in favor of the defendant railroad. Plaintiff claimed that he contracted myeloma as a result of being exposed to diesel exhaust and the chemical benzene throughout his time working for three different railroads. Expert testimony was provided by both the plaintiff's defense and the defense's expert witness, a hygienist from the industrial sector.
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