Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers represents those impacted by birth defects, cancer and neurological diseases as a result of exposure to toxic substances while working for Boeing.
Lawsuits have been filed against Boeing alleging that exposure to solvents, chromates and jet engine degreasers led to birth defects in children born to Boeing employees.
We can file a Boeing lawsuit for toxic chemical exposure on your behalf seeking financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress and more.
Our hazardous exposure lawyers have been handling chemical exposure cases for over 35 years. We have recovered over $750,000,000 for our clients. Our expertise and experience in handling cases involving harmful chemicals will allow us to recover fair compensation for you.
We don’t charge any fee until we win your case. This means you will only owe us a percentage of what we recover for you and no upfront of out-of-pocket fee.
Call us today for a FREE consultation at (800) 718-4658 or contact us if you or a loved one worked at Boeing and had a child with birth defects, or have been diagnosed with cancer or a neurological disease. Start your Boeing lawsuit today.
Why Are People Filing Boeing Lawsuits for Toxic Exposure?
Personal injury lawsuits are being filed which allege that Boeing employees have suffered long-term exposure to hazardous substances which pose serious health risks, including birth defects, cancer and neurological diseases.
These claims suggest that Boeing failed to warn or protect workers and families.
Of particular concern are the multiple lawsuits alleging that the children of Boeing employees are being born with birth defects.
Boeing Birth Defect Lawsuits
Multiple lawsuits have alleged that the children of Boeing employees have been born with birth defects. The lawsuits allege that these birth defects have been caused by chemicals used in Boeing plants, including chemicals used in:
- Solvents
- Paints
- Primers
- Corrosion inhibiting compounds
- Sealants
- Vinyl repair inks
- Alodine
The chemicals include:
- Cadmium
- Hexavalent chromium
- Xylene
- Toluene
- Lead
- Cellosolves
- Methyl propyl ketone (MPK)
- Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)
- Naphtha
- Petroleum distillates
- Trichloroethylene
- Benzene
Boeing is still using some of the above chemicals in their factories.
According to the lawsuits, in 1980, a top doctor at Boeing gave a presentation to the president of the company. The doctor warned of “probably hazardous,” “certainly uncontrolled” amounts of hazardous chemicals that Boeing workers were exposed to. The doctor warned that this exposure was happening without the consent or knowledge of anyone, and that the exposure could lead to “serious illness” including “fetal abnormalities… life-long chronic illness, cancer and death.”
Later on, the doctor noted that the company president “did not appear at all sympathetic or indeed faintly happy” about being told about the issue. The doctor had recommended that employees be protected with measures such as special training, medical monitoring and uniform chemical labeling. His pitch allegedly failed.
The lawsuits allege that Boeing has known that workers were being exposed to toxic chemicals for decades but failed to protect the workers or warn them about the exposure, leading to children being born with birth defects.
According to the lawsuits, Boeing, for decades, has kept a list of concerning chemicals regarding reproductive toxicity. In 1986, for example, an epidemiologist with Boeing compiled a list of chemicals associated with reproductive effects in workers exposed to them. These chemicals included lead, cadmium, xylene, toluene and benzene.
In 1993, this list contained info regarding each chemicals’ specific effects. For example, cadmium was listed as being harmful to female and male reproductive systems, and it was noted that birth defects are an effect of cadmium.
The Boeing physicians’ guide, according to the lawsuits, states that solvents are suspected of causing birth defects including cleft palate.
According to depositions, scientists at Boeing labeled known carcinogen hexavalent chromium as the top chemical of concern. This is the same chemical made famous by the film “Erin Brockovich.”
Chromium is so harmful to human health that the Environmental Protection Agency has established a maximum level of 100 parts of chromium per billion in drinking water.
Exposure to hexavalent chromium during pregnancy, according to the State of California, may affect the development of children. In addition, a 2022 study found that children of women exposed to hexavalent chromium experienced an increased risk of developing birth defects.
According to OSHA, hexavalent chromium causes cancer.
Who Can File a Boeing Toxic Chemical Lawsuit?
You may have a valid toxic exposure case if you or a loved one was exposed to chemical hazards while working for Boeing and gave birth to a child with birth defects.
In addition, you may have a valid personal injury case if you or a loved one was exposed to dangerous chemicals like industrial solvents at Boeing and was diagnosed with cancer or a neurological disease.
Who Is at Risk of Boeing Chemical Exposure?
Former and current Boeing employees are at risk of giving birth to children with chemical birth defects due to allegedly inadequate safety standards at Boeing plants.
Boeing factory workers, especially those working around or with substances which emit toxic fumes such as paints, primers, sealants, solvents or corrosion-inhibiting compounds, are the most at risk.
Specific worker roles who are at risk include painters, paint hangar workers, machine shop workers, cleaning crews, mechanics, parts assemblers, sealers, and those who work in electronics manufacturing facilities.
Non-Boeing employees such as contractors who are exposed to chemicals at Boeing factories may also be at risk.
Health Risks Linked to Boeing Toxic Exposure
Birth defects which have been linked with exposure to chemicals include:
- Spina bifida
- Congenital heart defects
- Childhood cancer
- Rare genetic disorders
- Toxic myopathy
- Premature death
- Developmental delays
- Cognitive impairment
- Deformed or missing organs
- Missing or shortened limbs
- Brain cancers
- Limb and skeletal abnormalities
- Neurological disorders
- Endocrine disruption
- Premature death
- Lower birth size and weight
- Cleft palate
- Facial abnormalities
- Cranial defects
In addition, exposure to the toxic chemicals present in Boeing plants may cause:
- Respiratory issues
- Skin problems
- Chronic fatigue
- Neurological conditions due to long-term solvent exposure
- Leukemia
- Liver cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Brain cancer
What Is My Boeing Lawsuit Worth?
The value of your Boeing lawsuit will depend upon the specific damages which are recoverable in your case.
Numerous factors will impact the value of your lawsuit:
- The toxicity and type of the chemical involved
- The intensity and duration of the exposure
- The long-term and immediate health effects caused by the exposure
- The impact on the ability to work and quality of life of the victim
- The medical bills
- Any disfigurement or permanent disability that resulted from the exposure
- How strong the evidence is linking the injuries to the exposure
- The liability of the defendant and any possible negligence
We can help you recover compensation for damages such as:
- Medical expenses: Settlements often cover future and past medical bills. This can include future medications, surgeries, therapy, or devices which are needed for the injuries to you or your child.
- Rehabilitation, special education and in-home care: We will fight to recover compensation for the costs associated with therapy and rehabilitation. This can include expenses for specialized equipment or caregivers necessary for the well-being and daily care of you or your child. As your child grows, this means funds which are related to services or special education programs tailored to the needs of your child.
- Pain and suffering: You have a right to seek financial compensation for physical pain, mental suffering and emotional distress endured by you or your child. Emotional distress of siblings and parents could also get considered.
- Lost earnings: If the injuries to you or your child led to a lowered future earning capacity, these losses may be covered by your settlement. If you or your spouse end up losing out on income or employment because of needing to care for the injuries to your child, these are losses which deserve compensation as well.
- Wrongful death: If the precious life of your child has ended due to birth injuries, your family may qualify for compensation. While this compensation won’t replace your child, they can help allow your family to heal.
How We Can Help
Birth defect cases can be very complicated lawsuits to win. In order to secure fair compensation, you should work with our experienced toxic exposure and birth defect lawyers.
Here’s what to expect when you work with us:
- Collecting evidence: To start, collect any documents which might be relevant. Our legal team will use this info, consulting with medical, chemical and workplace safety experts to thoroughly investigate your child’s birth defect. This will include investigating medical records, medical bills, photographic evidence of birth defects, correspondence with healthcare providers, records of employment, etc.
- Filing your claim: After we assess Boeing’s negligence and build a strong case, we will formally file a lawsuit on your behalf against Boeing. This lawsuit will outline the details of your child’s birth defect, the reason for the birth defect and what compensation you are seeking. Once this lawsuit is filed, Boeing will have an opportunity to respond to it, which leads to settlement negotiations or a trial.
- Discovery: Our lawyers, during discovery, will collect more evidence which supports your case. This may involve collecting evidence from Boeing, such as workplace records and workplace inspection records.
- Settlement negotiations: Many chemical exposure cases get resolved via settlement negotiations, never reaching trial. Our lawyers are experienced at negotiating with insurers and defenses. We will present evidence which is compelling, seeking fair compensation for your losses.
- Expert witness recruitment: Should your case require more expert analysis, we’ll consult with the finest workplace safety and medical experts who specialize in toxic exposure and birth defects. They’ll testify for you and strengthen your case greatly.
- Trial: Should it not be possible to reach a fair settlement, our lawyers will represent you before a jury and judge. We’ll cross-examine Boeing, provide expert testimony for you, and fight to recover the justice that you and your family deserve.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit?
The statute of limitations in toxic exposure lawsuits such as Dacthal lawsuits varies from state to state. In California, as in many other states, the time limit is two years from the date of injury, or the date that it was discovered that an injury was caused by toxic exposure. The discovery rule may apply if a diagnosis occurred years after the toxic exposure.
There are exceptions to the time limit. Some may shorten it and others may lengthen it. For example, cases involving children may allow extended time limits.
It’s best to contact a lawyer as soon as possible in order to preserve evidence and meet deadlines. Our attorneys are familiar with all statutes of limitations in all 50 states, so if you’re unsure whether you qualify to file a lawsuit, you may call us with any questions.
Contact Our Toxic Exposure Attorneys Today
We have been representing industrial workers in occupational safety cases, such as cases involving asbestos exposure, for over three decades. We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients.
Our experience and expertise are available at no cost to you. You will never owe us a single penny out of your own pocket for us to represent you, since we work on a contingency fee basis.
Our experienced birth defect attorneys can help you seek justice. Our law firm has fought with corporate giants like Boeing for decades, aggressively advocating for our clients’ legal rights to hold them accountable for the use of dangerous chemicals.
Call us today for a FREE case evaluation at (800) 718-4658 or contact us if you or a loved one worked at Boeing and had a child born with birth defects, or have been diagnosed with a neurological disease or cancer.
