Throat cancer is a general term that refers to the malignant tumors arising in the pharynx, larynx (voice box), and tonsils. Laryngeal cancer, though linked to numerous risk factors including smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, has also been associated with workplace asbestos exposure.
Similarly, pharyngeal cancer can develop as a result of inhalation or ingestion of asbestos fibers.
Approximately 13,000 individuals develop throat cancer every year in America. If you or your family member have developed throat cancer and have been exposed to asbestos at the workplace in the past, contact our asbestos attorneys who will help you recover the financial compensation you are entitled to.
Claim EvaluationWith a throat cancer diagnosis, you have immediate eligibility, and our staff and attorneys will prioritize your case for expedited processing. You will not be required to travel, and a family member will be able to handle the paperwork on your behalf.
Asbestos is a known human carcinogen, and exposure can lead to the development of certain types of cancer. Aside from lung cancer and mesothelioma, scientists have also discovered how asbestos exposure can lead to increased risks of other chronic diseases, including throat cancer. In 2006, the National Academies Press published a study confirming the causal relationship between asbestos exposure and laryngeal cancer. The meta-analysis, which covers over 300 studies, concluded that exposure to these cancer-causing minerals can cause cancer of the larynx, the voice box.
Scientific evidence also suggests a potential link between asbestos exposure and pharyngeal cancer. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has acknowledged several cohort studies investigating this association. Although these studies have not provided sufficient evidence to confirm a strong causal relationship, the NIH emphasized the significance of the suggestive evidence pointing to a possible connection.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with throat cancer and had occupational or secondary exposure to asbestos, you may be eligible to file claims. Those qualified include:
If you handled asbestos products in the workplace or in the military and have laryngeal cancer, it is essential to know that there are multiple names for this disease, depending on the type of malignant cells that are present within the tumors. The following is a complete list of laryngeal cancer diagnoses that you can receive if you were exposed to asbestos. Being aware of these names is very important, as you will have a better idea of whether you qualify for filing a claim.
If your healthcare provider gave you one of these diagnoses and told you that you have laryngeal cancer, we encourage you to reach out to us, as we specialize in asbestos exposure cases and will help you recover the compensation you deserve within the shortest time possible. Because we are aware that people with cancer, especially if it is in advanced stages, are in many cases in urgent need of money to afford better treatment, we will expedite your asbestos claim so that it will result in money sooner.
Asbestos-related diseases in the early stages often mimic other common respiratory disorders.
Misdiagnosis occurs when throat cancer is wrongly diagnosed as a common cold or sore throat. Differentiating throat cancer from other diseases can be quite challenging and for this reason, we recommend seeking a second opinion from a pulmonologist who specializes in asbestos-related diseases.
Getting diagnosed correctly at an early stage is important as it opens to you the most effective treatment options and increases your chances of survival.
About 84% of patients who have been diagnosed in stage 1 have been able to survive for more than 5 years. An accurate diagnosis of your condition, on the other hand, helps you recover the right amount of financial compensation from the asbestos trust funds. If you have been exposed to asbestos at your workplace, make sure you receive annual health screenings to rule out signs of asbestos-related diseases.
If you were diagnosed with throat cancer following asbestos exposure at worksites handling the mineral or products containing it, you may be eligible to file a claim with the asbestos trust funds of your former employers. You will need to initiate the legal process as soon as possible and seek legal assistance. Our legal team will thoroughly evaluate your case and check whether you qualify to file a claim. In the event that you are found eligible for compensation, our team will take care of the further steps involved in the legal process, including the preparation and submission of the required documents so that you can completely focus on your health.
If you were exposed to asbestos in the military and were diagnosed with throat cancer, we will request your military records, which you must retrieve, and your medical records. These documents will serve as a starting point for our experienced attorneys to review your case and determine whether you qualify for compensation. Our law firm has been successful in recovering compensation of over $1.4 billion for asbestos victims so far and will certainly help you, too. Because we work on a contingency fee basis, you will not have to pay us anything unless we obtain money for you.
Secondary asbestos exposure refers to the development of asbestos-related illness as a result of indirect contact with the toxic fibers. It was common in women who washed their husbands’ work clothes, and it comprises about 10% of patients with asbestos-related diseases. Even the victims of secondary asbestos exposure who have developed throat cancer may be entitled to receive compensation from asbestos trust funds. If they meet the eligibility criteria, they will be able to receive compensation from the asbestos trust fund set up by the employer for which their family member was working. However, it is better to seek assistance from a lawyer with good experience in asbestos litigation to pursue such claims, as cases involving secondary asbestos exposure are challenging.
Many reasons, including unawareness or the fear of going through a long, cumbersome legal process to receive compensation, could hinder filing a claim or even seeking legal assistance by asbestos exposure victims. However, if you have lost a family member who was an asbestos-exposure victim, get in touch with a lawyer specializing in handling asbestos exposure cases to check out whether you can claim your rightful compensation from one or multiple asbestos trust funds.
With more than thirty years of experience in handling asbestos litigations, our attorneys will try to recover as much compensation as your departed family member was entitled to receive. You will need to provide us with information regarding the victim's work history and medical records. After that, we will completely handle all aspects of the legal process, and your involvement will be minimal. If it is established that the products manufactured by the company at which your family member was working were responsible for their illness, then you will be eligible to receive money from the asbestos trust fund that was set up by the employer.
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