Many think asbestos exposure isn’t a modern problem. However, this carcinogenic substance is not banned in the United States. It may not be used in building materials as commonly anymore, but thousands of buildings and homes still have the deadly material within them.

Asbestos Exposure Causes

Asbestos exposure is the leading cause of occupational disease.  The World Health Organization estimated that various jobs expose 125 million people to the toxin. In the United States, many industries used asbestos from the 1930s to 1970s. These industries ranged from construction materials to vehicle parts. Handling asbestos products, working with old equipment or buildings caused exposure to the deadly material.
Also, home or building renovations can expose people to asbestos. Researchers consider long-term exposures more dangerous and raise the risk of mesothelioma. However, no amount of exposure is safe.

Asbestos Exposure Cancer

Asbestos exposure may result in a number of serious diseases, like asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma develops slowly over a long time period of time following exposure. When a person inhales or ingests the asbestos fibers, the substance becomes trapped in the body since the immune system cannot expel the durable fibers. Then, the fibers can settle into lung tissue. But, symptoms can take up to 50 years to manifest.  Also, when the symptoms do appear, they can be vague and dismissed by medical professionals since they resemble common illnesses like the flu. The earlier the diagnosis the better the prognosis.

Get Financial Help

Treatment for mesothelioma is expensive, and insurance companies also may not cover the cost of everything. If you don’t have medical insurance, treatment can be very difficult. If a doctor diagnosed you or a loved one with Mesothelioma, you may need assistance. It is also important to note that companies could have prevented your asbestos-related cancer. These corporations mined, manufactured and sold asbestos products that put profits over the health of you. Our legal system exists to hold these people accountable.
A Complex Litigation attorney like those found at The Michael Brady Lynch Firm is critical when seeking help to cover your asbestos-related expenses. Identifying when and where asbestos exposure occurred is crucial to your lawsuit. Experienced lawyers are familiar with companies that used asbestos and know which job sites had a significant amount of asbestos use. Also, they know which products contained high concentrations of the toxic mineral.
Consultations are completely free, confidential and have no obligation. The Michael Brady Lynch Firm has successfully represented thousands of consumers and recovered millions of dollars for their clients. Our team of attorneys has been recognized as some of the most experienced and successful in the country. Many firms across the country seek our award-winning staff for our knowledge of complex litigation, scientific evidence development, negotiation strategies and trial tactics.