Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement
Railroad workers are susceptible to asbestos, diesel exhaust and other harmful substances. If you've developed cancer or some other disease that you believe is linked to your railroad job get in touch with an experienced FELA attorney.
Speech and language therapy could be available in the event that your cancer grows and you are required to undergo surgery to remove your voice box (laryngectomy). You could also have an implant for your voice to help you talk.
Compensation
The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) allows railroad workers to bring lawsuits directly against their employers if they can prove that they were exposed to asbestos or other dangerous chemicals while at work. These toxic exposures can cause serious side-effects which include cancer and other diseases. While lung cancer is the most widely-known disease linked with railroad work, many other diseases can be traced back to time that were spent on the job.
When a worker is diagnosed with an illness related to their job they might require extensive medical care that is expensive. In addition, they may be impacted by lost wages and other financial burdens.
A railroad cancer settlement may be able to help pay for these costs. However the initial settlement offer might be far less than a person is entitled to receive. A lawyer with experience in railroad accident cases can analyze a settlement offer to ensure that it meets the needs of a victim.
In one instance, Doran & Murphy represented an engineer from the past who was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer following decades of exposure to toxic chemicals used in the railroad industry. During his career, the plaintiff sprayed creosote and degreasing solvents on trains, and also handled contaminated fuel, silica sand and asbestos. The plaintiff claimed that these exposures led to his cancer and other chronic illnesses. He was awarded $7.5 million in damages.
Legal Representation
During the 19th and 20th century, railroaders faced hazardous working conditions that put them at risk of accidents like derailments and collisions. They also were exposed toxic substances such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. If these exposures resulted in an illness or a cancerous diagnosis, the employee and their family members may be entitled to compensation.
If railroad injury settlement amounts develops cancer They should speak with a lawyer for railroads who is experienced to discuss their options. They should not wait to allow the statute of limitations to run out. If the cause of their cancer is connected to their exposure in the workplace, they could be entitled to compensation that is substantial.
For instance in a case filed by Doran & Murphy on behalf of an engineer who worked as a Locomotive Engineer in the Grand Trunk Railway, a jury granted damages of $872,000, concluding that exposure of the railroad to diesel fumes and asbestos caused his throat cancer. The award was not made with having to reduce the amount due the engineer's smoking record, because it was evident from the evidence that the exposure to asbestos as well as diesel fumes at work caused his disease.
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