10 Misconceptions That Your Boss May Have Regarding Railroad Settlement Leukemia

Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement

Railroad workers may be exposed to asbestos, diesel exhaust and other toxic substances. Contact an experienced FELA lawyer if you suspect that your work at a railroad is responsible for cancer or other illnesses.

If your cancer progresses and you need to have surgery to remove your larynx (laryngectomy) it is possible that you will be eligible for speech and therapy for language. You could also get a voice prosthesis implanted to aid you in speaking.

Compensation

The Federal Employers Liability Act allows railroad employees to sue their employers directly when they can prove that they were exposed to hazardous chemicals or asbestos during their work. These exposures to toxic chemicals can have serious side-effects which include cancer and other illnesses. While lung cancer is the most well-known disease that is linked to railway work, a variety of other illnesses can be traced to the time that were spent on the job.

If a worker is diagnosed with an illness linked to their work they could require significant medical treatment that can be costly.  railroad injury settlement amounts  could also face financial hardships and lost wages.

A settlement from a railroad cancer case could be able to help pay for these costs. The initial settlement offer might be a lot less than the person is entitled. An attorney who has experience in railroad accident cases could analyze a settlement to make sure that it meets all of the needs of the victim.

Doran & Murphy successfully represented a former locomotive engine who suffered from laryngeal cancer after years of exposure to toxic chemicals. Throughout his career he used degreasing chemicals on trains and handled silica-contaminated fuels, silica-contaminated fuels, 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 Representation

In the 19th and 20th century, railroaders faced hazardous work conditions which put them at risk of accidents like derailments and collisions. They also had to be exposed to harmful substances such as asbestos and diesel exhaust. If these exposures resulted into the diagnosis of cancer, then the person who was affected and his or family members could be entitled compensation.

Railroad workers who develop cancer should consult an experienced railroad lawyer to discuss their options. They should not wait for the statute of limitation to run out. If their cancer is linked to their exposure in the workplace, they may be entitled to substantial compensation.

For instance in a lawsuit brought by Doran & Murphy on behalf of an engineer who worked as a Locomotive Engineer in the Grand Trunk Railway, a jury handed down damages of $872,000 after concluding that the railroad's exposure to diesel fumes and asbestos contributed to his cancer of the throat. The award was made without having to reduce the amount due the engineer's smoking record, because it was clear from the evidence that the exposure to asbestos and diesel fumes during work contributed to the disease.

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