20 Things You Should Know About Railroad Settlement Leukemia
Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement
Asbestos, diesel exhaust, and other hazardous substances could pose a threat to railroad employees. If you've developed cancer or another illness that you believe is related to your railroad work Contact a knowledgeable FELA attorney.
Speech and language therapy could be an option if your cancer progresses and you have to undergo surgery to remove your voice box (laryngectomy). railroad knee injury settlements may also be able to have a voice prosthesis implanted to help you speak.
Compensation
The Federal Employers Liability Act allows railroad employees to sue their employers directly in the event that they prove they were exposed to dangerous chemicals or asbestos at work. In many cases, these exposures can lead to serious adverse effects, including cancer and other diseases. While lung cancer is the most well-known disease that is associated with railroad work, other ailments can also be traced to working in the industry.
If a person is diagnosed with a condition that is linked to their job, they could require costly medical treatment. They could also be affected by financial hardships and lost wages.
A settlement from a railroad cancer case could help cover these costs. However, the initial settlement offer could be far less than a person is entitled to receive. An attorney who has experience in railroad-related injury cases can analyze a settlement to make sure that it meets all of the needs of the victim.
In one instance, Doran & Murphy represented an engineer who was a former locomotive engineer. He suffered from laryngeal carcinoma after years of exposure to toxic chemicals used in the railroad industry. During his time in the industry the plaintiff was exposed to creosote as well as used degreasing chemicals on trains, and handled silica sand, fuel contaminated with silica and asbestos. The plaintiff claimed that the exposures caused his cancer and other chronic illnesses. He was awarded $7.5 million in damages.
Legal Representation
In the 19th and early 20th century, railroad workers were exposed to dangerous working conditions that put their lives at risk of accidents such as derailments or collisions. They also were exposed harmful substances such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. When these exposures led to being diagnosed with cancer, the worker and their family may be entitled to compensation.
If a railroad employee develops cancer, they should consult a railroad lawyer with experience to discuss their options. They shouldn't wait for the statute of limitations to run out. If their cancer is due to exposure at work, they could receive substantial compensation.
For instance in a lawsuit brought by Doran & Murphy on behalf of an ex-Locomotive Engineer of the Grand Trunk Railway, a jury awarded damages of $872,000 after finding that the railroad's exposure to asbestos and diesel fumes contributed to his throat cancer. The verdict was not made taking into consideration the engineer's history of smoking cigarettes, since it was evident from the evidence that exposure to diesel fumes as well as asbestos in the workplace was the main cause of the condition.
Case histories are provided by Hughes Law Offices to inform visitors about actual case fact patterns and rulings. The cases in this section were not handled by Hughes Law Offices unless otherwise noted. To find out more about the verdicts and settlements made in these cases visit our Verdicts & Settlements page.