The Most Effective Advice You'll Receive About Railroad Settlement Leukemia

Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement

Asbestos, diesel exhaust, and other dangerous substances can pose a danger for railroad employees. If you've developed cancer or any other illness that you believe is related to your railroad job, contact an experienced FELA attorney.

If your cancer grows and you have to undergo surgery to remove your larynx (laryngectomy) You may be eligible for speech and therapy for language. You could also have a voice implanted in order to assist you in talking.

Compensation

The Federal Employers Liability Act allows railroad employees to sue their employers directly when they can prove that they were exposed to dangerous chemicals or asbestos during their work. Often, these toxic exposures lead to serious side effects that include cancer as well as other diseases. While lung cancer is the most well-known disease linked with railway work, a variety of other illnesses can be traced back to years spent working on the job.

When a worker is diagnosed with an illness that is related to their work they could require significant medical care that is expensive. In addition, they may suffer from a loss of income and other financial hardships.

A railroad cancer settlement may be able to help pay for these costs. However the initial settlement offer may be less than the person is entitled to receive. A lawyer with experience in railroad-related injuries can assess the settlement offer to make sure it is in line with the needs of the victim.

lung cancer caused by railroad how to get a settlement  & Murphy successfully represented a former locomotive engine who was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer following years of exposure to toxic chemicals. In his time the plaintiff was exposed to creosote and degreasing solvents on trains, and handled contaminated fuel, silica sand and asbestos. The plaintiff claimed that these exposures caused cancer and other chronic diseases. 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 danger of accidents, such as collisions or derailments. They were also exposed to toxic substances like asbestos and diesel exhaust. If the exposures led to an illness that is cancer-related, the person who was affected and his or her family may be entitled compensation.

Railroad workers who contract cancer should consult with an experienced railroad lawyer to discuss their options. They should not wait until the time limit expires. If the cause of their cancer is connected to their exposure in the workplace, they may be entitled to a substantial amount of compensation.

In a case brought on behalf of an engineer who was formerly employed by the Grand Trunk Railway by Doran & Murphy, the jury awarded damages of $872,000 following the conclusion that railroad exposure to diesel fumes and asbestos contributed to his throat cancer. The award was made without cutting the amount due to the engineer's smoking record, since it was clear from the evidence that his exposure to asbestos and diesel fumes at work caused the illness.

Hughes Law Offices provides case history to inform visitors of actual case facts and rulings. The cases discussed in this section were not handled by the Hughes Law Offices unless otherwise noted. Visit our Verdicts & Settlements Page to find out more about the verdicts or settlements that were reached in these cases.