Throat Cancer Attorney in Washington, D.C.

The National Cancer Institute estimated that approximately 12,290 people would be diagnosed with and 3,660 people would die of cancer of the larynx in 2009. It was further estimated that 16,470 people would be diagnosed with and 14,530 people would die of cancer of the esophagus in 2009.

An Institute of Medicine 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 also determined that results from 34 studies showed that people exposed to asbestos had on average a 40 percent greater chance of developing laryngeal cancer than those with no exposure. People with high exposure, including miners and some construction and textile workers, had up to double or triple the risk.

If you believe your throat cancer was caused by another party, the Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. have years of experience 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 Washington, D.C. asbestos attorneys are equipped to bring your throat cancer lawsuit.

Possible causes of throat cancer

Some of the toxic substances that can strengthen 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 Washington, D.C. at ELG can help

A Washington, D.C. throat cancer lawsuit 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 Washington, D.C. throat cancer attorneys at ELG can seek to recover for medical costs, loss of wages, loss of enjoyment in life, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship of your loved ones.

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

In addition to throat cancer litigation, our Washington, D.C. cancer lawyers have experience handling other 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 cancer lawyers and Washington, D.C. mesothelioma attorneys are waiting to hear from you.