Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement
Railroad workers may be exposed to asbestos, diesel exhaust and other dangerous substances. Contact an experienced FELA lawyer if you believe that your job as a railroad worker is a cause of cancer or other ailments.
railroad injury settlement amounts and language therapy might be an option if your cancer progresses and you need to undergo surgery to remove your voice box (laryngectomy). You can also get an implant for your voice to aid in your speech.
Compensation
The Federal Employers Liability Act allows railroad workers to sue their employer directly if they can prove they were exposed to harmful chemicals or asbestos during their work. These exposures to toxic chemicals can have serious side-effects which include cancer and other diseases. While lung cancer is the most well-known illness linked with railroad work, many other ailments can be traced back to years working in the field.
If a worker is diagnosed with an illness connected to their work they might require extensive medical care that is costly. Additionally, they can suffer from a loss of income and other financial hardships.
A railroad cancer settlement may aid in covering these costs. The initial settlement offer might be much less than the individual is entitled. A lawyer with experience in railroad injury cases can evaluate a settlement offer to ensure that it meets the needs of a victim.
In one case, Doran & Murphy represented an engineer who was a former locomotive engineer. He developed laryngeal cancer after decades of exposure to toxic chemicals used in the railroad industry. During his career the plaintiff was exposed to creosote and degreasing solvents on trains, as well as handled silica sand, contaminated fuel 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 centuries, railroad employees had to work in hazardous conditions that put their lives in risk of accidents like collisions or derailments. They also had to deal with toxic substances such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. If these exposures resulted in cancer the worker and their family members may be entitled to compensation.
Railroad workers who contract cancer should consult an experienced railroad lawyer to discuss their options. They shouldn't wait for the time limit to run out. If their cancer is due to their work-related exposure, they could receive substantial compensation.
In a case filed on behalf of an engineer from the past for the Grand Trunk Railway by Doran & Murphy, a jury awarded damages in the amount of $872,000, based on the fact that railroad exposure to diesel fumes as well as asbestos contributed to his throat carcinoma. The award was not made with cutting the amount due to the engineer's smoking habits, since it was clear from the evidence that his exposure to asbestos and diesel fumes from work was the cause of his condition.
Case histories are provided by the Hughes Law Offices to inform visitors about current case fact patterns and rulings. The cases in this section were not handled by Hughes Law Offices unless otherwise specified. Visit our Verdicts & Settlements Page to learn more about the verdicts or settlements that were obtained in these cases.