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Multiple Myeloma Railroad Lawsuit
If you are a railroad worker and have been diagnosed with a blood cancer such as multiple myeloma or other, talk with an experienced Chicago FELA attorney. Our attorneys can assist you in getting compensation for medical expenses loss of income, discomfort and pain.
The plaintiff's experts asserted that diesel exhaust caused Harris Multiple Myeloma. No reputable scientist has ever made that assertion in any published study, monograph, or textbook.
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals
A variety of different chemicals are found in the workplace, including benzene. Benzene is a byproduct of crude oil that is used in a myriad of products including diesel exhaust, paints resins, plastics, dyes, rubbers as well as pesticides and drugs. The exposure to benzene has been linked to an increased risk of developing leukemia as well as multiple myeloma.
Workers who were exposed to benzene, or other toxic chemicals while working in railroads could be eligible for Multiple Myeloma Railroad Lawsuit compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. To pursue a claim under FELA an individual plaintiff must demonstrate that their work at the railroad may have been a contributing factor to the diagnosis of cancer or another disease.
Our attorneys successfully defended the two separate cases where former railroad workers filed lawsuits against their employers, claiming they suffered from leukemia as a result of exposure to various chemicals while working. In both cases the court granted summary judgment in favor of the railroad defendants. The lawsuits were dismissed. The Court in both cases concluded that the expert witness was unable to meet the applicable standards for the testimony of a qualified expert under Rule 702 and Daubert. In each case the expert was unable to conduct his own research, tests, or measurements in order for him to prove his opinions and conclusions. In both of these cases, we were able prove that the railroad employees had previously granted themselves the right to pursue an action for injuries or illnesses under FELA when they executed prior releases in previous lawsuits.
Exposure to Diesel Exhaust
The work environment at railroad facilities is characterized by exposure to benzene and other chemicals, materials like creosote and diesel exhaust. Over time, these risks could increase the risk of certain chronic diseases that affect railroad workers.
Benzene can be found in gasoline and diesel fuel as well as other exhausts from automobiles. It is also used in the production of certain products such as paints and thinners. It is believed to cause a variety of illnesses, such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and Multiple myeloma cancer settlements myeloma.
Exposure to benzene is caused through breathing in the vapors of solvent baths utilized in many shops in the railway industry. These solvents were utilized by railroad workers to clean equipment and tools. 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 diesel exhaust with a higher chance of developing lung cancer. The World Health Organization and the Environmental Protection Agency have labeled diesel particulate matter as a known human carcinogen.
Plaintiffs have sought damages for a wide range of illnesses under FELA. In one case in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Plaintiff counsel alleged that Defendants' client developed lung cancer as a result of his job as a machinist in the rail yard between 1976 and 2007. The defense won an appeal to a jury that found no medical causation.
Creosote exposure
Creosote belongs to a group of carbonaceous chemicals that are produced by the distillation and pyrolysis of various tars, wood preservatives, and fossil fuels. The most well-known type is coal-tar Creosote. It is a dark, greenish liquid with varying degrees in fluorescence and viscosity. Inhaled or absorbed through the body, it's toxic. The symptoms include irritation to the eyes, throat and stomach as well as the mouth. Acute exposure can result in chemical burns to the lungs and skin. Creosote, which is also an ignitable substance, is the principal cause of chimney fires.
Railroad workers used creosote for treating tuberculosis from the end of the 19th century, before safer and more effective treatments were discovered. This included a mixture consisting of eucalyptus, creosote and vapourizor oil. This was a method used until 1910 when it was replaced with more efficient and less invasive methods.
Plaintiff claimed that her Multiple myeloma railroad injuries myeloma was been caused by exposure to solvents used to clean up degreasing and creosote during her work on railroads. We asserted that she was not able to prove medical cause and the Court agreed, granting an order of summary judgment in favor the Railroad defendants. Plaintiff's own expert admitted that her condition was caused by exhaust from diesel, but the Court found that he did not to meet the requirements of Daubert and Rule 702 and his findings were not admissible. We also provided the testimony of an industrial hygiene expert and an oncologist who disagreed with Plaintiff's expert.
Exposure to Asbestos
In the majority of its operations the railroad industry depends heavily on asbestos. Asbestos fibers are extremely toxic and dangerous when breathed in. Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer that affects the membrane linings of many organs.
In some cases asbestos exposure can cause Multiple myeloma settlements myeloma. Asbestos was used to insulate steam locomotives and it is possible that inhaling asbestos during railroad work may have contributed to mesothelioma.
Rail workers are exposed hazardous chemicals such as benzene and Creosote. Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon which can cause chemical pneumonia in some people. The exposure to benzene may increase the risk of developing multiple lymphoma.
Herbicides are employed by a lot of railway employees to keep the railway right-of-way free of weeds and brush. Herbicides may cause a significant amount of exposure to chemicals. Herbicide exposure can also increase the risk of multiple myeloma for some people.
A jury returned a unanimous defense verdict behalf of the defendant railroad in this matter, which was litigated in the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Plaintiff alleged that he contracted Multiple myeloma railroad cancer settlements myeloma from exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene in the course of his work at three different railroads. The defense and plaintiff's expert witness, an industrial Hygienist, gave extensive expert testimony.
If you are a railroad worker and have been diagnosed with a blood cancer such as multiple myeloma or other, talk with an experienced Chicago FELA attorney. Our attorneys can assist you in getting compensation for medical expenses loss of income, discomfort and pain.
The plaintiff's experts asserted that diesel exhaust caused Harris Multiple Myeloma. No reputable scientist has ever made that assertion in any published study, monograph, or textbook.
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals
A variety of different chemicals are found in the workplace, including benzene. Benzene is a byproduct of crude oil that is used in a myriad of products including diesel exhaust, paints resins, plastics, dyes, rubbers as well as pesticides and drugs. The exposure to benzene has been linked to an increased risk of developing leukemia as well as multiple myeloma.
Workers who were exposed to benzene, or other toxic chemicals while working in railroads could be eligible for Multiple Myeloma Railroad Lawsuit compensation under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. To pursue a claim under FELA an individual plaintiff must demonstrate that their work at the railroad may have been a contributing factor to the diagnosis of cancer or another disease.
Our attorneys successfully defended the two separate cases where former railroad workers filed lawsuits against their employers, claiming they suffered from leukemia as a result of exposure to various chemicals while working. In both cases the court granted summary judgment in favor of the railroad defendants. The lawsuits were dismissed. The Court in both cases concluded that the expert witness was unable to meet the applicable standards for the testimony of a qualified expert under Rule 702 and Daubert. In each case the expert was unable to conduct his own research, tests, or measurements in order for him to prove his opinions and conclusions. In both of these cases, we were able prove that the railroad employees had previously granted themselves the right to pursue an action for injuries or illnesses under FELA when they executed prior releases in previous lawsuits.
Exposure to Diesel Exhaust
The work environment at railroad facilities is characterized by exposure to benzene and other chemicals, materials like creosote and diesel exhaust. Over time, these risks could increase the risk of certain chronic diseases that affect railroad workers.
Benzene can be found in gasoline and diesel fuel as well as other exhausts from automobiles. It is also used in the production of certain products such as paints and thinners. It is believed to cause a variety of illnesses, such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and Multiple myeloma cancer settlements myeloma.
Exposure to benzene is caused through breathing in the vapors of solvent baths utilized in many shops in the railway industry. These solvents were utilized by railroad workers to clean equipment and tools. 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 diesel exhaust with a higher chance of developing lung cancer. The World Health Organization and the Environmental Protection Agency have labeled diesel particulate matter as a known human carcinogen.
Plaintiffs have sought damages for a wide range of illnesses under FELA. In one case in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Plaintiff counsel alleged that Defendants' client developed lung cancer as a result of his job as a machinist in the rail yard between 1976 and 2007. The defense won an appeal to a jury that found no medical causation.
Creosote exposure
Creosote belongs to a group of carbonaceous chemicals that are produced by the distillation and pyrolysis of various tars, wood preservatives, and fossil fuels. The most well-known type is coal-tar Creosote. It is a dark, greenish liquid with varying degrees in fluorescence and viscosity. Inhaled or absorbed through the body, it's toxic. The symptoms include irritation to the eyes, throat and stomach as well as the mouth. Acute exposure can result in chemical burns to the lungs and skin. Creosote, which is also an ignitable substance, is the principal cause of chimney fires.
Railroad workers used creosote for treating tuberculosis from the end of the 19th century, before safer and more effective treatments were discovered. This included a mixture consisting of eucalyptus, creosote and vapourizor oil. This was a method used until 1910 when it was replaced with more efficient and less invasive methods.
Plaintiff claimed that her Multiple myeloma railroad injuries myeloma was been caused by exposure to solvents used to clean up degreasing and creosote during her work on railroads. We asserted that she was not able to prove medical cause and the Court agreed, granting an order of summary judgment in favor the Railroad defendants. Plaintiff's own expert admitted that her condition was caused by exhaust from diesel, but the Court found that he did not to meet the requirements of Daubert and Rule 702 and his findings were not admissible. We also provided the testimony of an industrial hygiene expert and an oncologist who disagreed with Plaintiff's expert.
Exposure to Asbestos
In the majority of its operations the railroad industry depends heavily on asbestos. Asbestos fibers are extremely toxic and dangerous when breathed in. Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer that affects the membrane linings of many organs.
In some cases asbestos exposure can cause Multiple myeloma settlements myeloma. Asbestos was used to insulate steam locomotives and it is possible that inhaling asbestos during railroad work may have contributed to mesothelioma.
Rail workers are exposed hazardous chemicals such as benzene and Creosote. Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon which can cause chemical pneumonia in some people. The exposure to benzene may increase the risk of developing multiple lymphoma.
Herbicides are employed by a lot of railway employees to keep the railway right-of-way free of weeds and brush. Herbicides may cause a significant amount of exposure to chemicals. Herbicide exposure can also increase the risk of multiple myeloma for some people.
A jury returned a unanimous defense verdict behalf of the defendant railroad in this matter, which was litigated in the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Plaintiff alleged that he contracted Multiple myeloma railroad cancer settlements myeloma from exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene in the course of his work at three different railroads. The defense and plaintiff's expert witness, an industrial Hygienist, gave extensive expert testimony.
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