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Fibrekote
Fibrekote is a thick sealant and coating material that is used to prevent cracks, leaks and provide extra protection where it is needed. As such, it must be made out of strong and abiding ingredients that will allow it to last for many years. During the 20th century, one of the main components that were used was a naturally occurring mineral called asbestos.
At the start of the Industrial Revolution, American workers began to mine asbestos and use it to make insulation products. Before long, the mineral was being used in hundreds of different items. It is incredibly tough, but also easy to mold, able to endure extreme temperatures and even able to withstand fire. Qualities such as these caused asbestos to quickly become one of the most valuable natural resources in the country.
As use of this mineral continued to spread, a disturbing trend began to develop. People who worked in factories where products containing asbestos were made started to get sick. They were experiencing respiratory problems and developing cancerous diseases. And the workers were not alone - over time many of the people who purchased these goods were also falling ill. One of the worst, and also most common, health issues that afflicted people was a disease called Mesothelioma. It was responsible for making multitudes of people extremely sick, and claimed the lives of thousands.
Ultimately, researchers realized that it was the asbestos that was to blame for all of these illnesses. Microscopic particles of the mineral can easily break off and be inhaled by people, and that is when the internal wreckage begins. By the late 1970's, the government banned the use of asbestos, but it was still many more years before it was truly gone for good within manufacturing plants nationwide. Although they understood the dangers it presented, certain unscrupulous company owners continued to utilize asbestos within their products. Employees of these companies were often not warned of the dangers, and so many more people were exposed to the toxic material and had their lives unnecessarily put at risk.
You may have worked at a facility that produced or used Fibrekote, and if so you may have unknowingly ingested small amounts of asbestos particles. Even if this happened many years ago, you might have been infected and not know, because it can take years and even decades for symptoms of the illnesses asbestos brings on to become noticeable. To be sure, get checked out by your doctor immediately.
Anyone who was harmed by products containing asbestos may be eligible to file a suit against the manufacturer. Thousands of claims have been filed over the years, and they continue to pour in today. Find out what your legal recourse is if you have been a victim of this hazardous substance by requesting one of our free informational brochures today.