Railroad Workers’ Cancer

Each year, American railroads transport over $10 billion in products[1]. Railroads move everything from food, lumber, and crude oil to vehicles, chemicals, and metal ore, making the logistical importance of the railroad industry essential to our way of life. However, the railroad workers who keep the system on track endure daily exposure to materials that put them at an increased risk of developing cancer in the future.

Keep in mind there’s no standard definition of railroad workers’ cancer, but certain types of cancer do arise from the unique occupational hazards of these workers. For that reason, having someone on your side who understands the complex process of filing a railroad workers’ cancer lawsuit ensures you get the compensation you deserve.

Filing a railroad workers’ cancer lawsuit can seem long and daunting, especially if you’re out of work and have mounting medical bills. This need for financial respite during a tough time can even force some victims to take railroad cancer settlement amounts below what they require. If you find yourself in this situation, we want to help you with pre-settlement funding that lets you wait out the process worry-free.

Understanding Railroad Workers’ Cancer Lawsuits

This risk of railroad workers developing cancer doesn’t impact just one or two types of railroad jobs — it can affect conductors, brake operators, firefighters, shop workers, yardmasters, pipefitters, sheet metal workers, and trackmen, among other workers. Some of the main substances that have links to cancer risk are:

  • Railroad ties treated with creosote
  • Lead paint on equipment, bridges, and other structures
  • Welding fumes
  • Weed-killing herbicides applied around train tracks
  • Asbestos found in pipe insulation, electrical panels, and brake shoe lining
  • Silica dust from the silica sand used for traction on the tracks
  • Ballast, the granite gravel spread around the railroad bed
  • Exhaust from diesel engines
  • Solvents used for cleaning railroad equipment

When you’re working on the railroad, you may not come in contact with these substances much at once, but they can accumulate in your system over time. This cumulative exposure may occur for years before it finally shows up as an illness. Some types of cancer often referred to as railroad workers’ cancer include:

  • Bladder
  • Colon
  • Kidney
  • Throat
  • Lung
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Multiple myeloma
  • Mesothelioma

These harmful materials can also cause noncancerous health problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and asbestosis. A railroad worker’s risk level depends on the amount and type of substance and how many years the exposure lasted.

If you receive a cancer diagnosis you can link to your employment as a railroad worker, you have legal rights. The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA)[2] protects and provides compensation to railroad workers suffering from work-related injuries. For more than a century, this legislation has held railroad employers liable for negligent behavior leading to workplace injuries, such as developing cancer. Finding a lawyer experienced in these types of lawsuits is your first step in seeking justice for your injuries, while contacting USClaims for FELA pre-settlement funding is the second.

The Importance of Pre-Settlement Funding

Even if you feel financially secure at the moment, facing illness is stressful. However, it can be a much more terrifying ordeal if you’re barely making ends meet. For example, a recent railroad workers’ cancer diagnosis may require you to take a leave of absence or quit your job, all while incurring thousands of dollars in medical bills. These extra bills plus a decreased income can often add up to a financial disaster, with the additional stress impeding your recovery.

Your financial future doesn’t have to be bleak when you have us on your team while you’re pursuing an injury claim, whether it’s due to cancer from chemical exposure or from another issue, such as a back injury from a train derailment. If you’ve hired an attorney and are awaiting a settlement for a railroad workers’ cancer lawsuit, you may be eligible for our pre-settlement funding options.

We buy a portion of your railroad cancer settlement amount in anticipation of positive lawsuit resolutions, which gives you the money you need to pay for bills and expenses. Once you’re compensated, we get back the amount funded plus any accrued interest. We specialize in pre-settlement funding for workplace accidents, so we understand how important peace of mind can be when recovering from illness and trauma.

Settlement Amounts in Railroad Workers’ Cancer Lawsuits

If you need pre-settlement funding for your railroad workers’ cancer lawsuit, USClaims may be able to assist you. The amount of your projected settlement likely takes into account numerous factors, including the amount of exposure you received and the severity of your injuries. For that reason, your final settlement may cover compensation for not only your medical expenses and lost wages, but also pain and suffering. Many of our pre-settlement funding clients get approximately 10% of their expected payment upon approval, and those funds usually arrive within 24 hours of that approval.

USClaims: Compassionate Funding Solutions for Railroad Workers Battling Cancer Lawsuits

Pre-settlement funding for your railroad workers’ cancer lawsuit can make the difference between barely getting by and getting through the process in comfort. We know that you need to focus on what matters: fighting your injury and taking care of your loved ones. We won’t bog you down with long applications or lengthy funding processes. We only need some information about your claim and your attorney’s contact information to begin processing your pre-settlement funding application.

Get started today by calling us at 1-877-USCLAIMS.

FAQs

How long does it take to get approved for Railroad Workers’ Cancer settlement funding?

If you already have an attorney and you’ve filed a railroad workers’ cancer lawsuit, you may be eligible for pre-settlement funding from USClaims if your lawsuit is mature. We work with your attorney to determine a projected settlement amount, then buy a portion of it. Once approved for pre-settlement funding, you usually get your money within 24 hours.

What happens if you lose your Railroad Workers’ Cancer lawsuit?

Pre-settlement funding differs from a standard bank loan by only requiring payback if you win your case, barring instances of fraud. This means if you don’t get your expected settlement, you owe USClaims nothing so long as you submitted your application and received pre-settlement funding from us in good faith.

Sources

  • “Transportation Statistics Annual Report 2018 | Bureau of Transportation Statistics.” Bts.gov, 2018, www.bts.gov/TSAR.
  • Hegadorn, Robert. “LibGuides: Federal Employers’ Liability Act: Introduction.” Libguides.law.villanova.edu, libguides.law.villanova.edu/FELA.

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