Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement
Railroad workers are exposed to asbestos, diesel exhaust and other toxic substances. If railroad injury settlement amounts 've contracted cancer or some other disease that you suspect is linked to your job at the railroad, contact an experienced FELA attorney.
Speech and language therapy may be available in the event of a cancerous progression and you have to undergo surgery to remove your voice box (laryngectomy). You can also get an implanted voice to assist you in talking.
Compensation
The Federal Employers Liability Act allows railroad employees to sue their employers directly in the event that they prove they were exposed to toxic chemicals or asbestos while at work. These exposures to toxic chemicals can cause serious side-effects, including cancer and other diseases. While lung cancer may be the most well-known illness associated with railroad work, other diseases can also be traced to working in the industry.
If an employee is diagnosed with an illness related to their work, they may need significant medical treatment that could be expensive. They could also face financial hardships and lose wages.
A railroad cancer settlement may help cover these costs. However, the initial settlement offer might be less than the person is entitled to receive. An attorney who has experience in railroad injuries can evaluate 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. Multiple myeloma settlements developed laryngeal cancer after decades of exposure to toxic chemicals used in the railroad industry. Throughout his career he used degreasing chemicals on trains and handled silica, fuels, and asbestos. The plaintiff claimed that exposures caused his cancer and other chronic diseases. He was awarded $7.5 Million in damages.
Legal Representation
During the 19th and 20th centuries, railroad workers faced hazardous work conditions that put them at risk for accidents such as derailments, or collisions. Workers were also exposed substances such as diesel exhaust and asbestos. When these exposures led to being diagnosed with cancer the person who was exposed and their family may be entitled to compensation.
If a railway worker develops cancer the worker should consult an attorney for railroads with experience to discuss their options. They shouldn't wait to allow the statute of limitations to expire. If Colon cancer lawsuit settlements is due to exposure at work, they could receive significant compensation.
In a case brought on behalf of an engineer from the past for the Grand Trunk Railway by Doran & Murphy, the jury awarded damages of $872,000, after finding that exposure to diesel fumes as well as asbestos contributed to the throat cancer. The award was not made with cutting the amount due to the engineer's smoking history, because it was evident from the evidence that his exposure to asbestos and diesel fumes at work caused his health condition.
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