Revision as of 02:04, 26 August 2023 by 77.75.126.240 (talk) (Created page with "Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement<br /><br />Railroad workers may be exposed to asbestos, diesel exhaust and other hazardous substances. If you have developed cancer or...")(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad SettlementRailroad workers may be exposed to asbestos, diesel exhaust and other hazardous substances. If you have developed cancer or another illness which you believe is connected to your railroad work Contact a knowledgeable FELA lawyer.Speech and language therapy might be an option in the event that your cancer grows and you need to undergo surgery to remove your voice box (laryngectomy). You may also have an implanted voice prosthesis that will assist you in speaking.CompensationThe Federal Employers Liability Act allows railroad workers to sue their employer directly in the event that they prove they were exposed to hazardous chemicals or asbestos at work. Many times, these toxic exposures can lead to serious adverse consequences, such as cancer and other illnesses. While lung cancer is the most well-known disease associated with rail work, other ailments can be traced back to years that were spent on the job.If an employee is diagnosed with an illness linked to their work they might require extensive medical treatment that is expensive. They may also be afflicted by financial hardships and lost wages.A railroad cancer settlement may be able to help pay for these costs. The initial settlement offer may be less than what the amount that the person is entitled to. A lawyer with experience in railroad-related injuries can assess a settlement offer to ensure it meets the victim's needs.In one instance, Doran & Murphy represented a former locomotive engineer who developed laryngeal cancer after decades of exposure to toxic chemicals in the railroad industry. During his career the plaintiff was exposed to creosote as well as used degreasing chemicals on trains, as well as handled silica sand, fuel contaminated with silica and asbestos. The plaintiff claimed that the exposures led to his cancer as well as other chronic illnesses. He was awarded $7.5 million in damages.Legal RepresentationIn the 19th and 20th century, railroaders faced dangerous work conditions which put them at risk for accidents like derailments or collisions. Workers were also exposed substances such as diesel exhaust and asbestos. If these exposures resulted into the diagnosis of cancer, then the individual and his or her family may be entitled compensation. railroad bipa settlement who develop cancer should consult with a knowledgeable lawyer from the railroad industry to discuss their options. They should not wait until the statute of limitations expires. If the cause of their cancer is connected to exposure at the workplace, they could be entitled to substantial 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 after finding that exposure to diesel fumes and asbestos caused his throat carcinoma. The award was made without any reduction in the amount due to the engineer's smoking history since it was clear from the evidence that the exposure to asbestos and diesel fumes while at work caused his illness.Hughes Law Offices provide case histories to inform visitors of actual case facts and rulings. The cases listed in this section were not handled by Hughes Law Offices unless otherwise mentioned. Visit our Verdicts & Settlements Page to learn more about the settlements or verdicts that were reached in these cases.