The following is a list of recent verdicts obtained by Jossart Law:

$15.3 Million: Kowalewski v. BNSF

Paula Jossart obtained a $15.3 million award from a Hennepin county jury to a BNSF worker for significant and progressive neurological injuries sustained when he was exposed to hazardous chemicals in the Minneapolis, Northtown Railroad Yard

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$12.5 Million: Reimer v. City of Crookston, Crookston School District

Worker severely burned by steam due to city and school district negligent conduct.

$8.1 Million: Seim v. BNSF

Paula Jossart secured another large verdict against the BNSF in Hennepin County.  The verdict totaling just over $8.1 million involved disabling injuries to a BNSF conductor.  Jossart was able to establish that the BNSF failed to retain certain audio recordings.  In the 7-day trial, Jossart got admissions from a number of BNSF-hired doctors to agree to the extent of the injuries sustained by the BNSF employee and agree that future medical care was needed.

$6 Million: Shannon v. Columbia Basin RR

Railroad worker suffered traumatic brain injury as a result of Safety Appliance Act violations.

$1.88 Million: Alby v. BNSF

Railroad worker sustained lumbar spine injuries from cumulative trauma caused by poor track and locomotive conditions.

$1.5 Million: Brewer v. BNSF

Railroad worker sustained cervical injuries from cumulative trauma caused by poor track and locomotive conditions.

$1.49 Million: Ohlrich v. BNSF

Railroad worker with cervical injuries as a result of cumulative trauma caused by poor track and locomotive conditions.

$1.41 Million: Perman v. BNSF

Railroad worker with severe shoulder injuries from a defective locomotive window.

$1.36 Million: Camacho v. West Bend Mut. Ins. Co.

Young woman with a debilitating ankle injury from a serious motor vehicle accident.

$894,000: Zahn v. BNSF

Young railroad worker suffered permanent asthma resulting from anhydrous ammonia exposure missing six days of work.

$870,766: Edmondson v. BNSF

Railroad worker suffered a lumbar spine injury as a result of operating a defective handbrake.

$610,000: Boyd v. BNSF

58 year old railroad worker injured when he slipped from metal ladder wearing metal cleats.

$513,000: Carlson v. BNSF

Railroad worker suffered toxic chemical exposure in a locomotive cab which led to permanent asthma.

$400,000: Vodden v. BNSF

60 year old railroad worker injured by repeatedly buckling air hoses.

$400,000: Anderson v. BNSF

60 year old brakeman/conductor suffered cumulative trauma to his knees as a result of working conditions.

$291,000: Siech v. Jorgensen

Car accident victim suffered neck and back injuries.

$200,000: Employee v. Soo Line/Canadian Pacific

Soo Line/Canadian Pacific ordered to pay employee whistleblower more than $200,000.

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