10 No-Fuss Strategies To Figuring Out Your Railroad Settlement Leukemia

Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement

Asbestos, diesel exhaust, and other harmful substances can pose a danger for railroad workers. If you've been diagnosed with cancer or another illness that you believe is linked to your railroad work Contact a knowledgeable FELA attorney.

Speech and language therapy may be an option in the event of a cancerous progression and you need to undergo surgery to remove your voice box (laryngectomy). You can also get a voice implanted in order to assist you in talking.

Compensation

The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) allows railroad workers to bring lawsuits directly against their employer when they can prove they were exposed to asbestos or other toxic chemicals while at work. In many cases, these exposures can lead to serious adverse effects, including cancer and other diseases. While lung cancer is the most well-known disease associated with railroad work, many other ailments can be traced to the time working in the field.

If a worker is identified as suffering from a condition that is related to their job, they may require costly medical treatment. They could also be affected by financial hardships and lose wages.

A railroad cancer settlement could be able to cover these costs. The initial settlement offer might be lower than the individual is entitled. An attorney who has experience in railroad injury cases could analyze a settlement to make sure that it meets all of the requirements of the victim.

Doran & Murphy successfully represented a former locomotive engine that 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 the exposures caused cancer and other chronic ailments. He was awarded $7.5 Million in damages.

Legal Representation

During the 19th and 20th centuries, railroad workers faced dangerous work conditions that put them at risk of accidents such as derailments, or collisions. They also were exposed to harmful substances such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. If these exposures resulted into an illness that is cancer-related, the person who was affected and his or family members may be entitled to compensation.

If a railroad employee develops cancer it is recommended that they consult an attorney from the railroad who is experienced in discussing their options. They should not wait until the time limit expires. If their cancer is related to their exposure in the workplace, they could be entitled to substantial compensation.

For example in a case filed by Doran & Murphy on behalf of an engineer who was a former Locomotive Engineer with the Grand Trunk Railway, a jury awarded damages of $872,000 finding that the railroad's exposure to asbestos and diesel fumes caused his throat cancer. The award was not made after considering the engineer's history of smoking cigarettes, as it was evident from the evidence that the exposure to diesel fumes and asbestos in the workplace was the reason for his condition.

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