Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement
Asbestos, diesel exhaust and other dangerous substances can be a danger to railroad employees. Contact an experienced FELA lawyer if you believe that your railroad job can be the cause of cancer or other ailments.
Speech and language therapy could be an option in the event of a cancerous progression and you have 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 if they can prove that they were exposed to asbestos or other hazardous chemicals at work. In Colon cancer lawsuit settlements , these exposures can cause serious side effects, including cancer and other diseases. While lung cancer is the most well-known disease that is associated with railroad working, other ailments can be traced back to working in the industry.
If someone is diagnosed as having an illness linked to their work they could require significant medical care that is costly. Additionally, they can be affected by a loss of wages and other financial burdens.
A railroad cancer settlement may help to pay for these costs. The initial settlement offer may be lower than the amount to which the victim is entitled. An attorney experienced in railroad-related injury cases can examine a settlement to ensure that it is in line with the needs of the victim.
In one instance, 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 career the engineer sprayed degreasing substances on trains and handled silica, contaminated fuels and asbestos. The plaintiff alleged that these exposures caused cancer and other chronic diseases. He was awarded $7.5 Million in damages.
Legal Representation
During the 19th and 20th century, railroad workers were exposed to hazardous work conditions which put them at risk for accidents such as derailments or collisions. union pacific settlements were also exposed substances like diesel exhaust and asbestos. If these exposures resulted in cancer or a cancerous diagnosis, the employee as well as their family members could be entitled to compensation.
union pacific settlements who contract cancer should consult an experienced railroad lawyer to discuss their options. They shouldn't wait for the statute of limitation to expire. If the cause of their cancer is connected to exposure to radiation in the workplace, they could be entitled to substantial compensation.
In a case filed on behalf of an engineer who was formerly employed by the Grand Trunk Railway by Doran & Murphy, a jury awarded damages in the amount of $872,000 after finding that exposure to diesel fumes as well as asbestos contributed to the throat cancer. The award was made without having to reduce the amount due the engineer's smoking habits, because it was clear from the evidence that the exposure to asbestos and diesel fumes while at work caused his illness.
Case histories are provided by Hughes Law Offices to inform readers about the current cases and the underlying facts and rulings. Unless otherwise noted, the cases described herein were not handled by our firm. Visit our Verdicts & Settlements Page to learn more about the verdicts or settlements that were reached in these cases.