Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement
Asbestos, diesel exhaust, and other dangerous substances can pose a danger for railroad workers. If you've developed cancer or another illness which you believe is connected to your railroad job, contact an experienced FELA attorney.
If your cancer grows and you need to have surgery to remove your larynx (laryngectomy) it is possible that you will be able to get speech and therapy for language. You can also get a voice implant to help you talk.
railroad back injury settlements allows railroad employees to sue their employers directly if they can prove that they were exposed to hazardous chemicals or asbestos at work. Often, these toxic exposures cause serious side consequences, such as cancer and other diseases. While lung cancer is the most well-known ailment linked with railroad work, many other illnesses can be traced back to years that were spent on the job.
If a worker is diagnosed with an illness that is related to their work they could require extensive medical treatment that could be expensive. They could also be affected by financial difficulties and loss of wages.
A cancer settlement on the railroad could help cover these costs. However the initial settlement offer might be less than the person is entitled to receive. An experienced lawyer who has handled railroad injury cases can evaluate the settlement offer to make sure it is in line with the needs of the victim.
Multiple myeloma settlements & Murphy successfully represented a former locomotive engine that was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer following years of exposure to toxic chemicals. During his career the plaintiff was exposed to creosote and degreasing solvents on trains, as well as handled silica sand, fuel that was contaminated, and asbestos. The plaintiff claimed that the exposures caused cancer and other chronic ailments. He was awarded $7.5 million in damages.
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During the 19th and 20th century, railroaders faced dangers at work which put them at risk of accidents such as derailments or collisions. They were also exposed to harmful substances such as diesel exhaust and asbestos. If these exposures resulted into an illness that is cancer-related, the worker and his or family members could be entitled to compensation.
Railroad workers who contract cancer should consult with an experienced lawyer for railroads to discuss their options. They should not wait until the time limit expires. If their cancer is related to their exposure in the workplace, they could be entitled for a substantial amount of compensation.
In union pacific settlements filed on behalf of an engineer who worked as a locomotive engineer for the Grand Trunk Railway by Doran & Murphy, the jury awarded damages of $872,000, after finding that railroad exposure to diesel fumes as well as asbestos caused his throat carcinoma. The award was not made with reducing the amount for the engineer's smoking record, since it was clear from the evidence that his exposure to asbestos and diesel fumes at work caused his disease.
Case histories are provided by the Hughes Law Offices to inform visitors of current case facts and rulings. Unless otherwise noted the cases discussed herein were not handled by our firm. To find out more about the verdicts and settlements made in these cases go to our Verdicts & Settlements page.