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If you are a railroad employee recently diagnosed with throat cancer, you may have developed that cancer as a result of exposure to hazards encountered on the job. It may be advisable for you to seek legal assistance. A Pennsylvania railroad throat cancer lawyer can work hard to get you full compensation if your employer’s negligence led to your occupational illness. Railroad injury claims can be complicated to prove. A skilled railroad cancer attorney with a deep knowledge of the laws applicable to these types of cases can fight vigorously to secure the financial recovery you deserve and hold the railroad company accountable.
When an occupational disease such as throat cancer arises due to a railroad company’s negligence, the injured worker must pursue compensation through the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA) because railroad workers are not eligible for state workers’ compensation benefits. There are two primary types of compensation that a Pennsylvania railroad throat cancer attorney could help someone claim through FELA including economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages are the defined financial losses that the worker has sustained as a result of their illness, such as lost income, hospital bills, radiation and chemotherapy expenses, surgery costs, and prescriptions.
Non-economic damages are the intangible costs associated with the worker’s illness, such as loss of life enjoyment, loss of consortium, emotional trauma, mental anguish, pain, and suffering.
Both of these types of compensation are available under the FELA.
Before a worker can claim compensation under FELA laws, they must prove that their employer is liable – at least in part – for the conditions that led to their lung cancer. In other words, the railroad company must have failed to use reasonable care to safeguard their workers from occupational hazards to be liable for damages. There are many ways in which a railroad company’s negligence could lead to occupational illnesses like throat cancer. For example, failing to adequately train employees on hazard management, such as working with older rail cars containing asbestos, could lead to a finding of liability. If there is a direct connection between the employer’s failure to use reasonable care and the worker’s cancer diagnosis, the company may be liable for damages. A Pennsylvania railroad throat cancer attorney can examine the facts of someone’s claim to determine liability for their injuries.
While throat cancer can arise from exposure to a range of toxic substances, asbestos is the most common occupational causes of this type of cancer. Asbestos is a highly fibrous substance that is extremely toxic to humans. It is widely known to cause many types of cancer. The reason for this is that asbestos can fragment into minute fibers, which are then inhaled and inflame the larynx and lungs. Over time, this inflammation can lead to cancer, which can easily spread to other parts of the body. There are several different types of throat cancer, but the most common symptoms include a persistent cough, considerable difficulty talking, and pain in the ears and throat.
A throat cancer diagnosis can be devastating and leave you facing great personal losses, a Pennsylvania railroad throat cancer lawyer can help you recover some of these losses by filing a FELA claim for compensation. To find out whether you may be eligible to pursue damages from your employer in a negligence claim, contact a Pennsylvania lawyer today and schedule your confidential case consultation.
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