Throat Cancer Attorney in Georgia

The National Cancer Institute estimated that approximately 12,290 men and women (9,920 men and 2,370 women) would be diagnosed with and 3,660 men and women would die of cancer of the larynx in 2009. It further estimated that 16,470 men and women (12,940 men and 3,530 women) would be diagnosed with and 14,530 men and women would die of cancer of the esophagus in 2009.

An Institute of Medicine (IOM) panel recently concluded that studies show a causal relationship between asbestos exposure and cancer of the larynx, the part of the throat containing the vocal cords. The committee concluded that people exposed to asbestos had an average 40 percent greater chance of laryngeal cancer than those with no exposure. People with high exposure, including miners and some construction and textile workers, had up to double to triple the risk.

If you believe your throat cancer was caused by the negligence of another party, the Georgia throat cancer lawyers at Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. (ELG) know how to zealously represent and seek the justice and fair compensation that you deserve for your injuries. Our throat cancer lawyers in Georgia have years of experiences handling toxic tort cases on behalf of thousands of individuals and we understand the complex steps that need to be taken to recover for your injuries. Our Georgia asbestos lawyers  are equipped to bring your throat cancer lawsuit in Georgia.

Possible causes of throat cancer

Some of the materials that can increase the chance of developing throat cancer that may have been caused by the negligence of others include the following:

• Cigarette smoke
• Chewing tobacco
• Exposure to asbestos

A throat cancer lawyer in Georgia at ELG can help

A throat cancer lawsuit in Georgia that is brought against a company or party who pollutes and destroys our environment is called a toxic tort. Injuries from exposure to toxic substances can result in serious physical and financial harm to victims and their families. The Georgia throat cancer attorneys at ELG can seek to recover medical costs, loss of wages, loss of enjoyment in life, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship of your loved ones.

Contact a Georgia throat cancer attorney at ELG. Fill out our online form or call us at 1-800-749-9200 today.

Our lawyers have experience dealing with throat cancer litigation in Georgia as well as lung cancer litigation and other types of cancer cases such as mesothelioma that arise out of the use of a defective product or are due to the negligence of another party. Our Georgia mesothelioma attorneys and cancer lawyers are waiting to hear from you.