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Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement
Railroad workers are exposed to diesel exhaust, asbestos and other toxic substances. Contact a knowledgeable FELA lawyer if you believe that your railroad work is a cause of cancer or other illnesses.
If your cancer advances and you need to have surgery to remove your larynx (laryngectomy), you may be able to receive speech and therapy for your language. You may also have a voice prosthesis implanted in order to help you speak.
Compensation
The Federal Employers Liability Act allows railroad employees to sue their employers directly when they can prove that they were exposed to hazardous chemicals or asbestos during their work. These exposures to toxic chemicals can lead to serious side-effects such as cancer and other illnesses. While lung cancer is the most well-known disease that is linked to railroad work, many other ailments can be traced to the time that were spent on the job.
When workers are diagnosed with an illness related to their job they could require significant medical treatment that is costly. Additionally, they can be impacted by lost wages and other financial burdens.
A cancer settlement on the railroad could be able to cover these costs. The initial settlement offer may be lower than the individual is entitled. An attorney experienced in railroad-related injury cases can evaluate a settlement to ensure that it meets the requirements of the victim.
In one case, Doran & Murphy represented an engineer who was a former locomotive engineer. He was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer following decades of exposure to toxic chemicals used in the railroad industry. During his time in the industry the plaintiff was exposed to creosote and degreasing solvents on trains, and also handled silica sand, fuel that was contaminated, and asbestos. The plaintiff claimed that the exposures led to his cancer as well as other chronic diseases. He was awarded $7.5 Million in damages.
Legal Representation
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, railroad employees were exposed to dangerous working conditions which put their lives at risk of accidents like collisions or derailments. They also were exposed harmful substances such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. If these exposures resulted into a cancer diagnosis, then the person who was affected and his or her family may be entitled compensation.
Railroad workers who develop cancer should consult with a skilled railroad lawyer to discuss their options. They should not wait until the statute of limitations expires. If their cancer is related to their exposure in the workplace, they may be entitled to substantial compensation.
In a case filed on behalf of an engineer from the past for the Grand Trunk Railway by Doran & Murphy, the jury awarded damages of $872,000, after finding that exposure to diesel fumes and asbestos caused his throat carcinoma. The verdict was made without considering the engineer's past history of smoking cigarettes, because it was evident from the evidence that exposure to diesel fumes as well as asbestos while at work was the reason for the condition.
fela railroad settlements offers case histories to inform readers of the actual facts of the case and rulings. The cases discussed in this section were not handled by Hughes Law Offices unless otherwise stated. Visit our Verdicts & Settlements Page to find out more about the settlements or verdicts that were obtained in these cases.