FELA Claims for Lymphomas and Hodgkin's Disease

Railroad Injury Attorney

Lymphoma is normally treated through radiation therapy or chemotherapy which can take a severe toll on the patient. It is costly and usually only successful in achieving a remission of the disease rather than a cure. Patients may have to receive multiple treatments with recurrences of the cancer. It originates in the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's immune system, and in advanced stages it will spread throughout the lymph nodes and into other organs. Symptoms include night sweats, unexplained weight loss and enlargement of the lymph nodes, such as in the arm pits, abdomen and groin.

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A successful FELA lawsuit is not limited in the amount the jury may award in damages unlike a normal workers' compensation claim. While railroad workers are eligible to receive more generous compensation than other workers, they also have the challenge of proving that the occupational cancer was caused or contributed to by the employer's negligence. It is possible that you received exposure to welding fumes, benzene exposure or chemical solvent exposure, or were subjected to some other source of carcinogens in your career as a railroader. Marty Jackson will work closely with you to determine the causes of your disease and represent you throughout the process of seeking a settlement.

The Law Offices of Martin E. Jackson has secured more than $50 million on behalf of railroad workers across the country who suffered injuries and illnesses caused by employer negligence. If you have lymphoma or Hodgkin's disease, contact The Law Offices of Martin E. Jackson today for a consultation. The Federal Employers' Liability Act provides for your right to sue your employer if you suffer an occupational disease which should have been prevented, and you may be entitled to a settlement under this law.