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The correlation between prolonged asbestos exposure and a series of extremely severe conditions such as asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma has been demonstrated by multiple studies within the past four decades. Asbestos claims are currently increasing in the U.S. due to the increasing number of people diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases.
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Exposure to asbestos occured preponderantly in the workplace. Although the use of asbestos in various industries was significantly more prevalent before the mid 1980s, when the dangers of asbestos were accurately assessed, these toxic minerals still represent a tremendous threat to public health. Between the 1920s and the 1980s, people who worked in construction, maintenance, heavy industry and military were in contact with extremely high concentrations of asbestos. Nowadays the employment of this carcinogen has decreased, but still a large number of companies use asbestos-containing or asbestos-contaminated products. Moreover, secondary asbestos exposure happened as well, endangering the wellbeing of the family members of employees who worked with asbestos.
Nevertheless, it is worthy of note that in order to file an asbestos claim, you must meet one of the following requirements:
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Our experienced lawyers offer quality representation for people who developed asbestos-related conditions and cnacer following exposure to the mineral asbestos. Regardless of how challenging pursuing asbestos cases may be, we are bound to do all in our power to help you obtain the compensation you are entitled to.
The majority of people who are now struggling with a disease have been exposed to high levels of asbestos in the workplace. However, their families were not safe either, as most companies did not require employees to change their clothes after the work shift ended. Thus, significant amounts of toxic fibers would be carried home, where family members unknowingly inhaled them. Secondary exposure accounts for approximately 8% of all diagnosed asbestos-related cancer cases annually.
If you suffer from mesothelioma or lung cancer and have a loved one who worked directly with asbestos, your disease is very likely to be the result of secondary exposure. The victims of indirect asbestos exposure are eligible for financial compensation as well. Our attorneys can provide you with quality legal assistance and will do all in their power to help you recover fair compensation for your injury.
Case EvaluationAsbestos ScreeningOver the course of our vast experience of 20 years, we have successfully represented thousands of Americans in their asbestos cases. If you have been affected by cancer or an asbestos-related condition due to occupational long-term or frequent exposure to asbestos, you may be eligible for substantial compensation.
Case EvaluationAsbestos ScreeningThe environmental case is unique. Not many lawyers do this type of work. We have handled thousands of cases that have taken us all over the country. We have a core group of attorneys and staff that have worked solely on asbestos cases for almost 22 years.
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