Workplace hazards are common, and exposure to hazardous chemicals and industrial solvents could result in the development of cancer. People working or who have previously worked in the railroad industry have a high chance of developing railroad bladder cancer.
That is because most workers, whether working on trains, train yards, or machine shops, are exposed to high amounts of diesel exhaust without proper protection. They are also exposed to other dangerous components like second-hand tobacco smoke, paints, silica, welding fumes, and solvents.
That is why you need a railroad cancer attorney if you are diagnosed with cancer related to your workplace. They will investigate your care and determine whether you qualify for a settlement.
They will also make the whole process easier and faster by consulting with experts like occupational oncologists, medical doctors, toxicologists, and industrial hygienists.
Requirements For a Bladder Cancer Compensation Claim
Your attorney must prove that your bladder cancer results from your employer’s neglect, whether wholly or partially.
Therefore, they must collect all the necessary evidence from the workplace and include statements from fellow employees or experts who tested your illness.
What Are the Available FELA Recoverable Damages?
FELA (The Federal Employer’s Liability Act) is a federal law that allows railroad workers to hold their employers accountable for harm suffered because of the working conditions.
It differs from the workers’ compensation system used in other industries. The system allows compensation to cover medical needs and lost wages. However, it does not cover the recovery of additional effects and severe conditions like bladder cancer.
FELA allows affected workers to receive compensation for intangible effects that tremendously jeopardize their life, like suffering, pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment. It also allows damages to cover medical bills, future medical needs, reduced future earning capacity, lost wages, and caregiver costs.
Hughes Law Offices is dedicated to helping current and previous railroad workers diagnosed with bladder cancer or leukemia to receive their rightful compensation. Call Diesel Injury Law offices or schedule an online consultation with your railroad bladder cancer attorney today.
