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Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement

Asbestos, diesel exhaust, and other toxic substances can pose a danger for railroad employees. Contact a knowledgeable FELA lawyer if you suspect that your work at a railroad is responsible for cancer or other diseases.

Speech and language therapy may be an option 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 help you talk.

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 at work. These exposures to toxic chemicals can cause serious side-effects such as cancer and other diseases. While lung cancer is the most well-known illness that is linked to rail work, other ailments can be traced back to years spent working on the job.

If a worker is diagnosed as suffering from a condition that is linked to their job, they could require expensive medical treatment. Additionally,  injury settlements  can suffer from a loss of income and other financial hardships.

A cancer settlement on the railroad may help to pay for these costs. However the initial settlement offer could be significantly less than a person is entitled to receive. An attorney with experience in railroad injury cases can evaluate the settlement offer to make sure it is in line with the needs of the victim.

Doran & Murphy successfully represented a former locomotive engine that suffered from laryngeal cancer after years of exposure to toxic chemicals. In his professional life, the plaintiff sprayed creosote as well as used degreasing chemicals on trains, and also handled silica sand, fuel contaminated with silica and asbestos. The plaintiff claimed that these exposures led to his cancer and other chronic ailments. He was awarded $7.5 million in damages.

Legal Representation

In the 19th and 20th centuries, railroad workers faced hazardous work conditions which put them at risk of accidents such as derailments, or collisions. They also had to deal with harmful substances like asbestos and diesel exhaust. When these exposures led to an illness the person who was exposed and their family members may be entitled to compensation.

Railroad workers who contract cancer should consult with an experienced railroad lawyer to discuss their options. They shouldn't wait to allow the statute of limitations to expire. If their cancer is connected to exposure at work, they could receive significant compensation.

For example 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, finding that the railroad's exposure to asbestos and diesel fumes contributed to his throat cancer. The verdict was made without taking into account the engineer's history of smoking cigarettes, because it was evident from the evidence that the exposure to diesel fumes and asbestos in the workplace was the main cause of his condition.

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