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Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad Settlement

Railroad workers are exposed to diesel exhaust, asbestos and other dangerous substances. If you have developed cancer or any other illness that you believe is related to your railroad work get in touch with an experienced FELA lawyer.

million settlement and language therapy could be an option when your cancer is progressing and you are required to undergo surgery to remove your voice box (laryngectomy). You may also have a voice prosthesis implanted in order to assist you in speaking.

Compensation

The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) allows railroad workers to file lawsuits directly against their employers when they can prove they were exposed to asbestos or other toxic chemicals while at work. These toxic exposures can lead to serious side-effects such as cancer and other illnesses. While lung cancer is the most well-known ailment associated with rail working, other ailments can also be traced to working in the industry.


If workers are diagnosed with an illness linked to their work they could require extensive medical care that is expensive. Additionally, they could be affected by a loss of wages and other financial difficulties.

A railroad cancer settlement may help cover these costs. The initial settlement offer may be lower than the person is entitled. An attorney with experience in railroad accident cases can analyze the settlement offer to make sure it is in line with the needs of the victim.

In one case, Doran & Murphy represented a former engineer of locomotives who suffered from laryngeal carcinoma after years of exposure to toxic chemicals used in the railroad industry. In his professional life as a locomotive engineer, he applied degreasing agents on trains and handled contaminated fuels, silica, and asbestos. The plaintiff alleged that these exposures caused cancer and other chronic diseases. He was awarded $7.5 Million in damages.

Legal Representation

In the 19th and 20th century, railroaders faced dangers at work which put them at risk of accidents such as derailments or collisions. The workers were also exposed to toxic substances such as diesel exhaust and asbestos. When these exposures led to a cancer diagnosis the worker and their family may be entitled to compensation.

Railroad workers who contract cancer should consult with an experienced lawyer for railroads to discuss their options. They should not wait until the statute of limitations expires. If their cancer is linked to exposure at the workplace, they could be entitled for a substantial amount of compensation.

For instance in a lawsuit brought by Doran & Murphy on behalf of an engineer who was a former Locomotive Engineer with the Grand Trunk Railway, a jury granted damages of $872,000, concluding that exposure of the railroad to diesel fumes and asbestos caused his throat cancer. The award was made without taking into consideration the engineer's past history of smoking, as it was evident from the evidence that the exposure to diesel fumes and asbestos while at work was the cause of his illness.

Hughes Law Offices offers case history to inform visitors of actual case facts and rulings. The cases described in this section were not handled by Hughes Law Offices unless otherwise mentioned. Visit our Verdicts & Settlements Page to learn more about the verdicts or settlements that were reached in these cases.

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