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Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement

Railroad workers are susceptible to asbestos, diesel exhaust and other hazardous substances. Contact a knowledgeable FELA lawyer if you believe that your job as a railroad worker 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 may also have an implanted voice prosthesis that will 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 hazardous chemicals or asbestos during their work. These exposures to toxic chemicals can have serious side-effects that include cancer as well as other diseases. While lung cancer is the most well-known disease that is linked to railroad work, many other illnesses can be traced to the time working in the field.

When someone is diagnosed as having an illness that is related to their work they could require significant medical treatment that could be costly. They could also be affected by economic hardships and lost wages.

A railroad cancer settlement could be able to cover these costs. However the initial settlement offer may be less than the person is entitled to receive. A lawyer with experience in railroad injury cases can evaluate a settlement offer to ensure it is in line with the needs of the victim.

In one case, Doran & Murphy represented a former engineer of locomotives who suffered from laryngeal cancer as a result of exposure to toxic chemicals used in the railroad industry. In his professional life, the plaintiff sprayed creosote and used degreasing solvents on trains, and handled silica sand, contaminated fuel and asbestos. The plaintiff claimed that these exposures caused his cancer and other chronic diseases. He was awarded $7.5 million in damages.

Legal Representation

In the 19th and 20th century, railroad workers were exposed to hazardous work conditions which put them at risk of accidents like derailments and collisions. They also had to be exposed to toxic substances like asbestos and diesel exhaust. If these exposures resulted into a cancer diagnosis, then the worker and his/her family members may be entitled to compensation.

If a railroad worker is diagnosed with cancer the worker should consult a railroad lawyer with experience to discuss their options. They should not wait until the time limit expires. If  emphysema caused by railroad how to get a settlement  is due to exposure at work they could be eligible for significant compensation.

In a case brought on behalf of an engineer who was formerly employed by the Grand Trunk Railway by Doran & Murphy, a jury awarded damages of $872,000 after finding that railroad exposure to diesel fumes and asbestos contributed to the development of his throat cancer. The award was not made with reducing the amount for the engineer's smoking record, since it was clear from the evidence that the exposure to asbestos and diesel fumes during work contributed to his condition.

Hughes Law Offices provide case histories to inform visitors of the actual facts of the case and rulings. Unless otherwise noted in the case histories, these cases were not handled by our firm. To learn more about the settlements and verdicts made in these cases visit our Verdicts & Settlements page.