Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement
Railroad workers are exposed to diesel exhaust, asbestos and other toxic substances. Contact an experienced FELA lawyer if you believe that your railroad job could be a factor in cancer or other illnesses.
Speech and language therapy might be an option when your cancer is progressing and you are required to undergo surgery to remove your voice box (laryngectomy). You can also get an implant for your voice to aid in your speech.
Multiple myeloma settlements allows railroad workers to sue their employer directly if they can prove they were exposed to harmful chemicals or asbestos while at work. In many cases, these exposures can lead to serious adverse effects including cancer and other diseases. While lung cancer may be the most well-known disease that is associated with railroad work, other diseases are also linked to working in the industry.
When an employee is diagnosed with an illness that is related to their job, they may need significant medical treatment that can be costly. Additionally, they could suffer from lost wages and other financial burdens.
A cancer settlement on the railroad may help to pay for these costs. However, the initial settlement offer might be less than the person is entitled to receive. An experienced lawyer who has handled railroad-related injuries can assess the settlement offer to determine if that it meets the needs of the victim.
In one case, Doran & Murphy represented a former engineer of locomotives who was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer following decades of exposure to toxic chemicals in the railroad industry. In his professional life as a locomotive engineer, he applied degreasing agents on trains and handled silica-contaminated fuels, silica-contaminated fuels, and asbestos. The plaintiff claimed that these exposures caused his cancer and other chronic illnesses. He was awarded $7.5 Million in damages.
Legal Representation
In the 19th and 20th century, railroad workers had to contend with dangers at work which put them at risk of accidents like derailments and collisions. Workers were also exposed to harmful substances such as diesel exhaust and asbestos. If these exposures resulted into a cancer diagnosis, then the worker and his/her her family may be entitled compensation.
Colon cancer lawsuit settlements who develop cancer should consult a knowledgeable lawyer from the railroad industry to discuss their options. They should not wait for the time limit to run out. If their cancer is due to exposure to radiation in the workplace, they could be entitled to a substantial amount of compensation.
In a case brought on behalf of an engineer who was formerly employed by the Grand Trunk Railway by Doran & Murphy, the jury awarded damages in the amount of $872,000 after finding that railroad exposure to diesel fumes and asbestos contributed to the throat cancer. The award was made without cutting the amount due to the engineer's smoking history because it was evident from the evidence that the exposure to asbestos and diesel fumes from work was the cause of his illness.
Hughes Law Offices provide case histories to inform visitors of actual case facts and rulings. The cases discussed in this section were not handled by Hughes Law Offices unless otherwise stated. To find out railroad back injury settlements and verdicts made in these cases visit our Verdicts & Settlements page.