Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement
Asbestos, diesel exhaust and other dangerous substances can be a danger to railroad employees. Contact an experienced FELA lawyer if you believe that your job as a railroad worker is responsible for cancer or other illnesses.
If your cancer advances and you need to have surgery to remove your larynx (laryngectomy) then you might be able to receive speech and therapy for your language. You may also be able to have an implanted voice prosthesis to help you speak.
Compensation
The Federal Employers Liability Act allows railroad employees to sue their employers directly if they can prove that they were exposed to dangerous chemicals or asbestos during their work. Often, these toxic exposures can lead to serious adverse consequences, such as cancer and other illnesses. While lung cancer is the most well-known disease that is associated with rail work, other diseases can be traced back to working in the industry.
If a worker is diagnosed with an illness linked to their work they might require extensive medical treatment that could be costly. Additionally, railroad back injury settlements can be impacted by lost wages as well as other financial issues.
A settlement from a railroad cancer case could be able to help pay for these costs. The initial settlement offer may be much less than the amount to which the victim is entitled. A lawyer with experience in railroad-related injuries can assess the settlement offer to determine if it is in line with the needs of the victim.
In Multiple myeloma settlements , Doran & Murphy represented a former engineer of locomotives who was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer following decades of exposure to toxic chemicals used in the railroad industry. During Colon cancer lawsuit settlements in the industry, the plaintiff sprayed creosote as well as used degreasing chemicals on trains, and also handled silica sand, fuel that was contaminated, and asbestos. The plaintiff claimed that exposures to asbestos caused his cancer and other chronic illnesses. He was awarded $7.5 million in damages.
Legal Representation
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, railroad employees had to work in hazardous conditions which put their lives at risk from accidents like derailments or collisions. They also were exposed to toxic substances like asbestos and diesel exhaust. If these exposures resulted in an illness that is cancer-related, the worker and his or family members could be entitled compensation.
Railroad workers who contract cancer should consult an experienced railroad lawyer to discuss their options. railroad back injury settlements shouldn't wait for the time limit to run out. If their cancer is related to their work-related exposure they could be eligible for substantial compensation.
For example in a lawsuit brought by Doran & Murphy on behalf of an engineer who worked as a Locomotive Engineer in the Grand Trunk Railway, a jury awarded damages of $872,000 after concluding that exposure of the railroad to diesel fumes and asbestos caused his throat cancer. The award was made without reducing the amount for the engineer's smoking history because it was evident from the evidence that the exposure to asbestos and diesel fumes during work contributed to the health condition.
Case histories are provided by Hughes Law Offices to inform visitors about actual case facts and rulings. Except for the specifics, the cases described herein were not handled by our firm. Visit our Verdicts & Settlements Page to find out more about the verdicts or settlements that were obtained in these cases.