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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 in obtaining compensation for medical costs as well as lost income and discomfort and pain.
The experts representing the plaintiffs argued that the exhaust of diesel caused Harris to develop multiple myeloma. No reputable scientist has ever claimed that in a published study, monograph, or textbook.
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals
A number of different chemicals are found in the workplace including benzene. Benzene is a byproduct of crude oil and is utilized in a myriad of products including paints, diesel exhaust and resins, plastics dyes, rubbers, detergents pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and. Exposure to benzene is associated with a higher chance of developing multiple myeloma and leukemia.
Workers who were exposed to benzene or other toxic chemicals at their jobs on railroads could be entitled to compensation from their employers under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). To be able to pursue a claim under FELA the plaintiff must show that their railroad employment was even partially responsible for the diagnosis of cancer or another disease.
Our lawyers successfully defended two separate cases where former railroad workers sued their employers, alleging that they suffered from leukemia as a result of exposure to a variety of chemicals while working. In both instances the Court granted summary judgment in favor of the railroad defendants and dismissed the lawsuits. In both cases the Court found that the expert witnesses did not meet the standards for expert testimony that is qualified under Rule 702 or Daubert. In each case the expert did no conduct any observations, tests or Multiple myeloma railroad settlement measurements of his own to prove his opinions or conclusions. In the result of both of these cases, we were able to show that railroad employees had given up the right to pursue an action for injuries or ailments under FELA when they executed prior releases in previous lawsuits.
Exposure to Diesel Exhaust
In the work environment of railroad facilities, employees are exposed to chemical substances like benzene as well as other substances like creosote. Over time, these hazards can increase the risk of certain chronic diseases for railroad workers.
Benzene is a chemical that can be present in diesel fuel, and other automobile exhaust. It is also used in the production of certain substances, 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.
Inhaling the vapors of solvent baths, which are utilized in many shops in the railroad industry, may expose you to benzene. The railroad workers would use these solvents to clean tools and equipment. Benzene is an extremely carcinogen, and an important risk factor for multiple myeloma.
A variety of studies have linked work-related 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 as an acknowledged human carcinogen.
Plaintiffs have sought compensation under FELA for various ailments. In a case brought in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania by Plaintiff counsel, the client of Defendants was said to have developed lung cancer because of his job as a machinist in the railroad yard between 1976 between 1976 and 2007. The defense obtained an appeal to a jury that found no medical causation.
Exposure to Creosote
Creosote is a class of carbonaceous chemicals produced by the distillation and pyrolysis process of a variety wood preservatives and tars and fossil fuels. The most popular type is the coal-tar creosote that is a greenish brown liquid with varying degrees of viscosity, darkness, and fluorescence. It is poisonous when inhaled and absorbed through the skin. The symptoms include irritation to the eyes, throat and mouth, and stomach. Acute exposure to the chemical can cause chemical burns in the lungs as well as on the skin. Creosote, which is also inflammable, is the primary cause of chimney fires.
In the 19th century, railroad employees used creosote as a treatment for tuberculosis until safer and better solutions were found. This included a mixture of creosote, eucalyptus oil and creos administered by vaporizor and inhaler. This was a method used until 1910, when it was replaced by more efficient and less invasive techniques.
Plaintiff claimed that her multiple myeloma had been caused by exposure to creosote and degreasing solvents during railroad work. We argued that she could not prove medical cause and the Court agreed, and entered 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 found his testimony inadmissible since he didn't meet the Daubert requirements or Rule 702 of the Rules. We also presented the testimony of an industrial hygiene expert and an oncologist, who disagreed with Plaintiff's expert.
Exposure to Asbestos
The railroad industry is dependent on asbestos in a variety of its operations. Asbestos is a hazardous material that is highly toxic when breathed in. Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma. This is a rare and fatal cancer that affects the membrane linings of many organs.
Exposure to asbestos may also cause multiple myeloma in some cases. Asbestos was used to insulate steam locomotives, and it is possible that asbestos inhalation during railroad work contributed to mesothelioma.
Rail workers are exposed dangerous chemicals like benzene as well as Creosote. Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon, which can cause chemical pneumonia in some people. The exposure to benzene may increase the chance of developing Multiple myeloma railroad settlement (visit the following site) lymphoma.
Herbicides are utilized by many railroad employees to keep the railway right-of-way free of weeds and brush. Herbicides may cause a significant level of exposure to chemicals. Herbicide exposure can increase the risk of developing multiple myeloma in some individuals.
In this case, which was heard in the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, the jury rendered a unanimous defense verdict in favor of the defendant railroad. Plaintiff claimed that he contracted multiple myeloma through exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene in the course of working at three different railroads. The defense and plaintiff's expert witness, a professional hygiene professional, provided comprehensive 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 in obtaining compensation for medical costs as well as lost income and discomfort and pain.
The experts representing the plaintiffs argued that the exhaust of diesel caused Harris to develop multiple myeloma. No reputable scientist has ever claimed that in a published study, monograph, or textbook.
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals
A number of different chemicals are found in the workplace including benzene. Benzene is a byproduct of crude oil and is utilized in a myriad of products including paints, diesel exhaust and resins, plastics dyes, rubbers, detergents pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and. Exposure to benzene is associated with a higher chance of developing multiple myeloma and leukemia.
Workers who were exposed to benzene or other toxic chemicals at their jobs on railroads could be entitled to compensation from their employers under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). To be able to pursue a claim under FELA the plaintiff must show that their railroad employment was even partially responsible for the diagnosis of cancer or another disease.
Our lawyers successfully defended two separate cases where former railroad workers sued their employers, alleging that they suffered from leukemia as a result of exposure to a variety of chemicals while working. In both instances the Court granted summary judgment in favor of the railroad defendants and dismissed the lawsuits. In both cases the Court found that the expert witnesses did not meet the standards for expert testimony that is qualified under Rule 702 or Daubert. In each case the expert did no conduct any observations, tests or Multiple myeloma railroad settlement measurements of his own to prove his opinions or conclusions. In the result of both of these cases, we were able to show that railroad employees had given up the right to pursue an action for injuries or ailments under FELA when they executed prior releases in previous lawsuits.
Exposure to Diesel Exhaust
In the work environment of railroad facilities, employees are exposed to chemical substances like benzene as well as other substances like creosote. Over time, these hazards can increase the risk of certain chronic diseases for railroad workers.
Benzene is a chemical that can be present in diesel fuel, and other automobile exhaust. It is also used in the production of certain substances, 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.
Inhaling the vapors of solvent baths, which are utilized in many shops in the railroad industry, may expose you to benzene. The railroad workers would use these solvents to clean tools and equipment. Benzene is an extremely carcinogen, and an important risk factor for multiple myeloma.
A variety of studies have linked work-related 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 as an acknowledged human carcinogen.
Plaintiffs have sought compensation under FELA for various ailments. In a case brought in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania by Plaintiff counsel, the client of Defendants was said to have developed lung cancer because of his job as a machinist in the railroad yard between 1976 between 1976 and 2007. The defense obtained an appeal to a jury that found no medical causation.
Exposure to Creosote
Creosote is a class of carbonaceous chemicals produced by the distillation and pyrolysis process of a variety wood preservatives and tars and fossil fuels. The most popular type is the coal-tar creosote that is a greenish brown liquid with varying degrees of viscosity, darkness, and fluorescence. It is poisonous when inhaled and absorbed through the skin. The symptoms include irritation to the eyes, throat and mouth, and stomach. Acute exposure to the chemical can cause chemical burns in the lungs as well as on the skin. Creosote, which is also inflammable, is the primary cause of chimney fires.
In the 19th century, railroad employees used creosote as a treatment for tuberculosis until safer and better solutions were found. This included a mixture of creosote, eucalyptus oil and creos administered by vaporizor and inhaler. This was a method used until 1910, when it was replaced by more efficient and less invasive techniques.
Plaintiff claimed that her multiple myeloma had been caused by exposure to creosote and degreasing solvents during railroad work. We argued that she could not prove medical cause and the Court agreed, and entered 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 found his testimony inadmissible since he didn't meet the Daubert requirements or Rule 702 of the Rules. We also presented the testimony of an industrial hygiene expert and an oncologist, who disagreed with Plaintiff's expert.
Exposure to Asbestos
The railroad industry is dependent on asbestos in a variety of its operations. Asbestos is a hazardous material that is highly toxic when breathed in. Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma. This is a rare and fatal cancer that affects the membrane linings of many organs.
Exposure to asbestos may also cause multiple myeloma in some cases. Asbestos was used to insulate steam locomotives, and it is possible that asbestos inhalation during railroad work contributed to mesothelioma.
Rail workers are exposed dangerous chemicals like benzene as well as Creosote. Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon, which can cause chemical pneumonia in some people. The exposure to benzene may increase the chance of developing Multiple myeloma railroad settlement (visit the following site) lymphoma.
Herbicides are utilized by many railroad employees to keep the railway right-of-way free of weeds and brush. Herbicides may cause a significant level of exposure to chemicals. Herbicide exposure can increase the risk of developing multiple myeloma in some individuals.
In this case, which was heard in the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, the jury rendered a unanimous defense verdict in favor of the defendant railroad. Plaintiff claimed that he contracted multiple myeloma through exposure to diesel exhaust and benzene in the course of working at three different railroads. The defense and plaintiff's expert witness, a professional hygiene professional, provided comprehensive expert testimony.
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