Asbestos Exposure
The research we do for our client's cases results in a large amount of pertinent and up to date information on asbestos, the asbestos industry, asbestos cancer and mesothelioma treatment options. We have compiled that information here in an on-line information library. We hope that by providing this information, we create a valuable resource, which will benefit people who have access to it. This section will be updated regularly as we uncover new and important information.
There are a number of alternatives to using asbestos products when constructing a new home or commercial building, and many of these are considered to be "green" options, as they are good for the environment and are also easy on a budget. It is important to educate yourself as to how each alternative works before choosing which product to use. Our section on asbestos alternatives provides information about several popular and cost-effective options, all of which are safe, affordable, and environmentally friendly.
Asbestos exposure is known cause of cancer, asbestosis, and other respiratory disorders. When asbestos is inhaled the microscopic fibers lodge within the outer lung tissue layer known as the mesothelium. This thin layer of cells protects and lubricates the chest cavity and assists in maintaining normal organ function. Asbestos causes a sustained inflammation of these cells causing harmful scar tissue and plaques to develop on the surface. This scar tissue lays the foundation for cancerous cells to develop.
Asbestos Jobsites
If you or a relative has ever worked at one of the Jobsites listed, you may have been exposed to high levels of asbestos and could be at risk to develop mesothelioma cancer including malignant mesothelioma.
Occupations
Virtually anyone who breathed asbestos dust. Exposures usually occur at major construction Jobsites, in shipyards, onboard navy vessels and during construction or renovation of commercial buildings. People in the vicinity of boilers and piping often are at risk. In addition, teachers, students, and other staff members who work in older school buildings may be at risk of exposure to asbestos products, such as ceiling or floor tiles. Equally at risk are families of these workers, as asbestos often was carried home on clothing.
Unions
We have compiled a comprehensive resource for union workers who developed mesothelioma as a result of on-the-job asbestos exposure. In recent years trade unions have rallied for the rights of workers who were unknowingly exposed to this dangerous material.
States Directory
A directory of asbestos jobsites listed by the state they are located in.
Don't Lose Your Rights!
It is very easy to lose your rights completely. Each state has its own set of deadlines, called statutes of limitation, for allowing victims of asbestos disease to file lawsuits. This means that there are strict deadlines for filing claims or lawsuits after becoming aware that you have an asbestos disease or after a loved one dies from an asbestos disease.
Sources
United States Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/
United States Department of Labor - Safety and Health Topics - Asbestos
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/asbestos/
National Cancer Institute - Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/asbestos
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