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.