Free Mesothelioma Information Packet
Enter your information to receive a comprehensive mesothelioma packet free of charge at your doorstep within 24 hours.
Flameguard
Fire poses one of the biggest hazards to every type of structure. Inventors have toiled for decades to create building materials that are fire resistant to save property and protect people and animals. During the Industrial Revolution, a naturally occurring mineral called asbestos proved that it had the ability to not only endure fire, but also to help contain it and stop the blaze from spreading. It soon became a very useful part of many building materials that were designed to help subdue fires.
Flameguard products were specifically designed for this purpose. They contained large amounts of asbestos to provide the highest level of fire protection possible. While they worked well, they also came with their own danger that was not recognized until the mid 1970's - the primary ingredient is poisonous.
Use of asbestos dates back to ancient Greek history, and even then people understood that it was unsafe for human health. Over time, that knowledge seems to have been forgotten or ignored, and by the start of the American Industrial Revolution, asbestos usage had seen a major resurgence. People did not realize that it was hazardous, and that exposure to it could lead to tissue damage, respiratory troubles and cancerous diseases such as asbestosis and Mesothelioma.
Workers who made and used goods like Flameguard began to fall ill, and many even lost their lives. Eventually asbestos was banned by the United States government, but not until the problem had become widespread. Numerous people who were affected by this hazardous material filed lawsuits against the manufacturers, and were often awarded large sums to compensate for their suffering. Many of these suits are still ongoing even today, largely because the results of asbestos poisoning typically take several years to develop.
If you were exposed to asbestos because of Flameguard or any other product, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim. To find out what you should do, order a copy of our informational kit. It discusses the effects of asbestos and Mesothelioma, and explains what your rights are. Obtain free copy right away by requesting one today.
Flameguard products are still used to inhibit fires and protect lives. They no longer contain any amount of asbestos, and are useful for a variety of industrial, construction and other purposes.