Wisconsin & Southern Railroad Diesel Cancer Lawsuits
FELA Attorney Filing Wisconsin Railroad Cancer Lawsuits
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Wisconsin Railroad Cancer Lawsuits
Our railroad injury attorneys can assist you in your endeavor for compensation and justice. It may not be how you imagined your career in the railroad industry would end, however, taking legal action may be the best course of action to ensure a better financial and healthy future.
Investigating rail yard injury and diesel fumes cancer claims on behalf of former Wisconsin and Southern workers
Any former railroad worker in Wisconsin or nationwide who spent many years in close contact with carcinogenic materials could be at heightened risk for developing a related cancer or adverse medical condition. Many employees for Wisconsin and Southern may have been exposed to industrial solvents, creosote, diesel fumes, asbestos, welding fumes and silica dust. Each of the listed toxins can cause cancer if a worker is exposed for long enough. The CDC and EPA say there is no safe level of exposure to many toxic materials found inside rail yards.
The workers who are at the highest risk are those who spend the most time around toxins like diesel smoke and asbestos in poorly ventilated workshops. Mechanics, machinists, engineers, conductors, trackmen, carmen, brakemen, pipefitters, electricians and maintenance crews are among those with the greatest risk for later developing railroad-related cancers.
About Wisconsin and Southern Railroad Company
Operating in Southern Wisconsin and Northeastern Illinois since 1980, the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, Chicago and North Western Transportation Company, and the Wisconsin and Calumet Railroad merged into the Wisconsin and Southern Railroad, a Class II regional railroad managed by Watco. Within Wisconsin, WSOR connects with BNSF Railway, Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Railway, and Union Pacific Railroad. WSOR accesses Chicago to connect with the CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railway. WSOR also has access to harbor facilities in Prairie du Chien, and transload facilities are located in Milwaukee, Janesville, Madison, and Oshkosh.
What Are Some Diseases Linked to Diesel Exposure?
- Lung Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Aplastic Anemia
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Emphysema
- RADS (Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome)
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
After confirming a lung disease or lung cancer diagnosis, Wisconsin railroad employees may file for compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). Workers’ compensation may also be applied for, but to avoid conflicting settlement packages, you should discuss your situation with an experienced railroad injury lawyer.
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What Can I Recover in a Railroad Cancer Settlement?
Every individual railroad injury case is different and your settlement terms will depend on how serious your medical condition is and whether or not we can prove your illness is the direct result of toxic exposure at your workplace. We work with leading experts in the industry to ensure your case gets the attention it deserves. We aim to compensate our clients for the following damages:
- Medical Expenses: Medical costs can mount quickly for individuals and families when a loved one is diagnosed with an occupational cancer. Not all insurance will cover everything, which is why we fight to get all medical costs covered in your settlement. All past and future treatments, surgeries, consultations, rehab programs and medications should be covered.
- Lost Wages: All past and future lost earnings can be compensated for workers who had to stop working due to an illness and cannot return to their former job at the same capacity. We can also negotiate for long-term disability and job training costs.
- Non-material Damages: These may include damages for emotional distress, pain and suffering, loss of quality of life, loss of companionship and wrongful death.
Wisconsin Railroad Cancer FAQ
Joe Lyon has been practicing law for twenty years, and has focused on toxic exposure and personal injury cases on behalf of clients in all fifty states. With a wealth of experience and resources, The Lyon Firm can build a strong case for you while you focus on your health and spend time with your family.
We have settled numerous cases for six and seven figures and our railroad cancer attorneys assume all financial risks. To get started all we need is your medical records and work history documentation, and we can begin negotiating with your former employer to get the compensation you deserve.
If any employer fails to properly warn you of the health risks involved with a job that requires you to handle hazardous materials, you may file a negligence claim if fall ill or get diagnosed with cancer. Every company has a duty to provide railroad workers with any necessary safety gear and to adhere by all OSHA safety standards.
- Altoona: Altoona Yard (UP)
- Butler: Butler Yard (UP)
- Fond du Lac: Shops Yard (CN)
- Green Bay: Green Bay Yard (CN)
- Janesville: Janesville Yard (WSOR)
- La Crosse: La Crosse Yard (BNSF)
- La Crosse: La Crosse Yard (CPKC)
- Madison: Madison Yard (WSOR)
- Milwaukee: Mitchell Street Yard
- Milwaukee: North Milwaukee Yard (WSOR)
- Milwaukee: Muskego Yard (CPKC)
- Milwaukee: National Avenue Yard
- Neenah: Neenah Yard (CN)
- Portage: Portage Yard (CPKC)
- Stevens Point: Stevens Point Yard (CN)
- Superior: 28th Street Yard (BNSF)
- Superior: Allouez Yard (BNSF)
- Superior: Itasca Yard (UP)
- Superior: Old Town Yard (BNSF)
- Superior: Pokegama Yard (CN)
- Superior: Stinson Yard (CPKC)
- Wausau: Wausau Yard (CN)
- Wisconsin Rapids: Wisconsin Rapids Yard (CN)
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Taking the first step doesn’t have to be complicated. In just a few minutes, you can share the basics of your case, and our team will guide you from there:
- It begins with a few simple questions about your situation.
- From there, a member of our legal team reviews your case.
- Together, we’ll chart the path forward, helping you take the next step toward resolution.
