Asbestos Kills Railroad Worker

An English Coroner’s Court concluded recently that a Richard Horwood, a railroad worker, died as a result of his exposure to asbestos during his employment on the Wagon Works railway from 1959-1961. Asbestos is a unique carcinogen, as Mr. Horwood’s life and death makes clear. Aerosolized asbestos took his life despite the fact that his exposure was short (just three years) and his time since exposure—commonly known as the latency period—was extremely long (almost fifty years).

What’s unique about Mr. Horwood is his employment. Although asbestos victims have been commonly reported among shipbuilders, oil and gas workers, construction workers and asbestos miners, the number of railroad workers exposed to asbestos has been relatively few. The unusual case of Mr. Horwood, however, may suggest a new trend.

If you’ve worked for a railroad company or in heavy industry, you should contact the asbestos and mesothelioma experts at Fears | Nachawati. To speak with a qualified representative, just call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com.