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Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement
Railroad workers can be exposed to asbestos, diesel exhaust and other harmful substances. Contact an experienced FELA lawyer if you believe that your railroad work could be a factor in cancer or other illnesses.
Speech and language therapy could be an option if your cancer progresses and you are required to undergo surgery to remove your voice box (laryngectomy). You can also get an implant for your voice to help you talk.
Compensation
The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) allows railroad workers to file lawsuits directly against their employer in the event that they can prove they were exposed to asbestos or other toxic chemicals while at work. Often, these toxic exposures cause serious side effects, including cancer and other illnesses. While lung cancer is the most well-known ailment associated with railroad work, other ailments can also be traced to years of working in the industry.
If a worker is identified with a condition that is linked to their job, they may require expensive medical treatment. In addition, they may suffer from a loss of income and other financial burdens.
A settlement from a railroad cancer case could assist in paying for these expenses. The initial settlement offer could be less than what the amount that the person is entitled to. An attorney with experience in railroad accident cases could analyze a settlement to make sure that it is in line with the requirements of the victim.
Doran & Murphy successfully represented an ex-engineer of a locomotive who was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer following years of exposure to toxic chemicals. During his time in the industry, the plaintiff sprayed creosote as well as used degreasing chemicals on trains, as well as handled silica sand, fuel contaminated with silica 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 century, railroad workers faced dangerous working conditions that put their lives in risk of accidents like derailments or collisions. Workers were also exposed substances such as diesel exhaust and asbestos. When these exposures led to an illness the worker and their family members may be entitled to compensation.
Railroad workers who develop cancer should consult with an experienced railroad lawyer to discuss their options. They should not wait until the statute of limitations expires. If their cancer is related to their exposure at work the patient could be awarded substantial compensation.
In a case brought on behalf of an engineer from the past for the Grand Trunk Railway by Doran & Murphy, the jury awarded damages in the amount of $872,000 following the conclusion that railroad exposure to diesel fumes and asbestos caused the throat cancer. The award was not made after taking into consideration the engineer's history of smoking cigarettes, since it was evident from the evidence that exposure to diesel fumes and asbestos in the workplace was the cause of his condition.
Case histories are provided by Hughes Law Offices to inform readers about the current case facts and rulings. Unless specifically noted the cases mentioned herein were not handled by our firm. To learn cancer settlements about the settlements and verdicts that were obtained in these cases check out our Verdicts & Settlements page.