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Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement
Asbestos, diesel exhaust, and other hazardous substances can pose a danger for railroad workers. If you've contracted cancer or some other disease that you believe is linked to your job at the railroad get in touch with an experienced FELA lawyer.
Speech and language therapy could be an option in the event that your cancer grows and you have to undergo surgery to remove your voice box (laryngectomy). You can also get a voice implant to help you talk.
Compensation
The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) allows railroad workers to file lawsuits directly against their employers if they can prove they were exposed to asbestos or other hazardous chemicals while at work. These exposures to toxic chemicals can lead to serious side-effects, including cancer and other diseases. While lung cancer is the most widely-known disease linked with rail work, other diseases can be traced to the time that were spent on the job.
If an employee is diagnosed with an illness connected to their job they might require extensive medical treatment that could be expensive. They could also face economic hardships and lost wages.
A settlement from a railroad cancer case could help cover these costs. However the initial settlement offer could be less than the person is entitled to. A lawyer who is experienced in railroad accident cases can analyze the settlement offer to ensure it is in line with the needs of the victim.
In one case, Doran & Murphy represented a former engineer of locomotives who suffered from laryngeal carcinoma after years of exposure to toxic chemicals used in the railroad industry. In his time he used degreasing chemicals on trains and handled contaminated fuels, silica, and asbestos. The plaintiff alleged that these exposures caused cancer and other chronic ailments. He was awarded $7.5 Million in damages.
Legal Representation
During the 19th and 20th centuries, railroad workers faced dangers at work that put them at risk for accidents such as derailments, or collisions. They also had to be exposed to harmful substances such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. If these exposures resulted into the diagnosis of cancer, then the person who was affected and his or her family may be entitled compensation.
Railroad workers who contract cancer should consult an experienced railroad lawyer to discuss their options. They should not wait for the time limit to run out. If their cancer is related to exposure at the workplace, they could be entitled to a substantial amount of compensation.
In a case brought on behalf of an engineer who worked as a locomotive engineer for the Grand Trunk Railway by Doran & Murphy, the jury awarded damages in the amount of $872,000, based on the fact that exposure to diesel fumes and asbestos caused his throat cancer. The award was not made after taking into consideration the engineer's history of smoking, as it was evident from the evidence that exposure to diesel fumes and asbestos in the workplace was the main cause of his illness.
Hughes Law Offices offers case history to inform visitors of the actual facts of the case and rulings. Mesothelioma settlements discussed in this section were not handled by Hughes Law Offices, unless noted. Visit our Verdicts & Settlements Page to find out more about the verdicts or settlements that were reached in these cases.