If railroad work caused your asbestos-related cancer or respiratory illness, our attorneys can help.

In recent news about the danger of asbestos exposure, an ex-railroad company employee has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging he suffered a respiratory illness after being exposed to asbestos, diesel exhaust, and toxic dusts, while working.

The railroad employee worked from 1970 until 2007 for the company.

Because of his exposure to asbestos, the railroad worker claims he has suffered great pain and disability, mental anguish and extreme nervousness because of his concern he will develop cancer or another asbestos-related illness.

He also incurred substantial medical costs and lost large amounts of income because of his asbestos-related respiratory disability.

The railroad was negligent for several reasons: it failed to provide him with a safe place to work and with safe equipment; failed to warn him of the hazardous nature of the material with which he was working; failed to provide him with safe ventilation, and failed to inspect its railroad for any of the materials that caused his illness.

Many railroad workers have come forward to say their work environment led to a diagnosis of mesothelioma, asbestosis or lung cancer from asbestos.

If this has been your experience, our asbestos lawyers may be able to help you receive compensation for your health problems.

For over two decades, Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. has handled some of the most legally complicated and groundbreaking asbestos litigation in the country, winning many millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements along the way.

Men and women diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure or secondary exposure may be entitled to compensation from the companies responsible for their disease.

If you would like a free consultation or more information about your legal options, please complete the form on this page, and a representative of our law firm will contact you as soon as possible.