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How To Outsmart Your Boss On Railroad Settlement Leukemia
Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement

Railroad workers are susceptible to diesel exhaust, asbestos and other dangerous substances. If you've developed cancer or another illness which you believe is connected to your railroad job get in touch with an experienced FELA attorney.

If your cancer grows and you have to undergo surgery to remove your larynx (laryngectomy) it is possible that you will be eligible for speech and language therapy. You may also be able to have an implanted voice prosthesis to aid you in speaking.

Compensation

The Federal Employers Liability Act allows railroad employees to sue their employers directly if they can prove that they were exposed to dangerous chemical substances or asbestos at work. These toxic exposures can have serious side-effects that include cancer as well as other illnesses. While lung cancer is the most well-known ailment associated with rail work, other ailments can be traced back to years spent working on the job.


When someone is diagnosed as having an illness connected to their job, they may need significant medical treatment that could be expensive. Additionally, they can suffer from lost wages and other financial burdens.

A cancer settlement on the railroad could help cover these costs. The initial settlement offer could be lower than the individual is entitled. An experienced lawyer who has handled railroad-related injuries can assess a settlement offer to ensure it is in line with the needs of the victim.

In one instance, Doran & Murphy represented an engineer who was a former locomotive engineer. He suffered from laryngeal cancer as a result of exposure to toxic chemicals used in the railroad industry. In his professional life, the plaintiff sprayed creosote, and used degreasing solvents on trains, and also handled silica sand, fuel contaminated with silica and asbestos. The plaintiff claimed that these exposures caused cancer and other chronic diseases. He was awarded $7.5 million in damages.

Leukemia lawsuit settlement

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, railroad employees faced hazardous working conditions that put their lives at risk from accidents like derailments or collisions. The workers were also exposed substances like diesel exhaust and asbestos. If these exposures resulted into the diagnosis of cancer, then the individual and his or family members could be entitled to compensation.

Railroad workers who contract cancer should consult an experienced railroad lawyer to discuss their options. They shouldn't wait to allow the statute of limitations to expire. If their cancer is related to their exposure in the workplace, they may be entitled for a substantial amount of compensation.

For instance in a case brought 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 after finding that the railroad's exposure to asbestos and diesel fumes contributed to his throat cancer. The award was not made after taking into account the engineer's past history of smoking cigarettes, as it was evident from the evidence that the exposure to diesel fumes and asbestos at work was the reason for his illness.

Case histories are provided by the Hughes Law Offices to inform visitors about current case facts and rulings. Unless stated otherwise in the case histories, these cases were not handled by our firm. To learn more about the settlements and verdicts obtained in these cases visit our Verdicts & Settlements page.

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