Asbestos throat cancer claims under the Jones Act

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 13K individuals develop throat cancer every year in America. If you or a 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.

Asbestos-exposed individuals are at a 40% higher risk of developing throat cancer

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.

Throat cancer: Jones Act claims

Maritime employees who suffer injuries aboard vessels are protected under the Jones Act, a federal statute that holds shipowners accountable for unsafe conditions at sea. The nature of maritime work exposes crew members to constant risk, including equipment malfunctions, hazardous weather, slippery working surfaces, and strenuous physical labor. Injury caused by the negligence of an employer can be compensated through the Jones Act, which goes beyond basic medical expenses.

The law was passed in 1920 to provide adequate protection for those who work on navigable waters. We have represented injured seamen in recovering income, pain, and suffering damages, and rehabilitation costs through our attorneys who understand the Jones Act claim process.