Laryngeal Cancer and Railroad SettlementRailroad workers may be exposed to diesel exhaust, asbestos and other harmful substances. Contact a knowledgeable FELA lawyer if you believe that your railroad job is a cause of cancer or other ailments.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 help you speak.CompensationThe Federal Employers Liability Act allows railroad workers to sue their employer directly if they can prove they were exposed to toxic chemicals or asbestos while at work. Often,  railroad lawsuit settlements  lead to serious side consequences, such as cancer and other diseases. While lung cancer is the most well-known ailment associated with rail working, other ailments are also linked to working in the industry.When a worker is diagnosed with an illness linked to their work, they may need significant medical care that is expensive. In addition, they could suffer from a loss of income and other financial hardships.A railroad cancer settlement may help to pay for these costs. However the initial settlement offer may be less than the person is entitled to. An attorney with experience in railroad accident cases can analyze the settlement offer to ensure it meets the victim's needs.Doran & Murphy successfully represented a former locomotive engine that developed laryngeal carcinoma as a result of exposure to toxic chemicals. In  railroad injury settlement amounts  was exposed to creosote, and used degreasing solvents on trains, and handled silica sand, contaminated fuel and asbestos. The plaintiff claimed that these exposures caused cancer and other chronic diseases. He was awarded $7.5 Million in damages.Legal RepresentationIn the 19th and early 20th century, railroad workers were exposed to dangerous working conditions that put their lives in risk of accidents such as derailments or collisions. They were also exposed to toxic substances like asbestos and diesel exhaust. If these exposures resulted in a cancer diagnosis, the worker as well as their family members could be entitled to compensation.If a railroad worker develops cancer the worker should consult a railroad lawyer who is knowledgeable about their options. They should not wait until the time limit expires. If the cause of their cancer is connected to exposure at the workplace, they may be entitled to substantial compensation.In a case brought on behalf of an engineer who was formerly employed by the Grand Trunk Railway by Doran & Murphy, a jury awarded damages of $872,000 following the conclusion that railroad exposure to diesel fumes as well as asbestos caused the development of his throat cancer.  union pacific settlements  was made without any reduction in the amount due to the engineer's smoking history because it was evident from the evidence that his exposure to asbestos and diesel fumes at work caused his condition.Case histories are provided by the Hughes Law Offices to inform visitors about current cases and the underlying facts and rulings. The cases in this section were not handled by Hughes Law Offices, unless specified. To find out more about the verdicts and settlements that were obtained in these cases go to our Verdicts & Settlements page.