Railroad Settlement Leukemia Isn't As Tough As You Think

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Railroad Settlement Leukemia Isn't As Tough As You Think

Colon cancer lawsuit settlements  and Railroad Settlement

Asbestos, diesel exhaust, and other toxic substances can pose a danger for railroad employees. If you've contracted cancer or other illness which you believe is connected to your job in the railroad industry Contact a knowledgeable FELA attorney.

If your cancer advances and you are required to undergo surgery to remove your larynx (laryngectomy) it is possible that you will be eligible for speech and therapy for speech. You could also get an implanted voice prosthesis that will aid you in speaking.

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 toxic exposures can cause serious side-effects which include cancer and other diseases. While lung cancer is the most well-known disease associated with railroad work, other illnesses can be traced back to years of working in the industry.

If a worker is identified as suffering from a disease that is related to their job, they may require costly medical treatment. Additionally, they could suffer from a loss of income and other financial hardships.

Multiple myeloma settlements  may be able to help pay for these costs. The initial settlement offer may be a lot less than the amount to which the victim is entitled. An attorney with experience in railroad-related injury cases can analyze a settlement to make sure that it is in line with the requirements of the victim.

In one instance, Doran & Murphy represented an engineer from the past who developed laryngeal cancer after decades of exposure to toxic chemicals in the railroad industry. In his time the plaintiff was exposed to creosote and degreasing solvents on trains, as well as handled contaminated fuel, silica sand and asbestos. The plaintiff claimed that the exposures caused cancer and other chronic illnesses. He was awarded $7.5 million in damages.



Legal Representation

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. Workers were also exposed substances like diesel exhaust and asbestos. If these exposures resulted in an illness the person who was exposed and their family members could be entitled to compensation.

If a railroad worker is diagnosed with cancer the worker should consult an attorney from the railroad who is experienced in discussing their options. They should not wait for the time limit to expire. If their cancer is due to exposure at work the patient could be awarded significant compensation.

In a case filed on behalf of an engineer who worked as a locomotive engineer for the Grand Trunk Railway by Doran & Murphy, a jury awarded damages of $872,000 after finding that exposure to diesel fumes and asbestos caused the throat cancer. The award was made without cutting the amount due to the engineer's smoking record, because it was clear from the evidence that his exposure to asbestos and diesel fumes from work was the cause of the condition.

Hughes Law Offices provide case histories to inform readers of actual case facts and rulings. Except for  Multiple myeloma settlements  discussed herein were not handled by our firm. To learn more about the verdicts and settlements made in these cases, visit our Verdicts & Settlements page.