Secondary asbestos exposure, a serious concern for the family members of Dresser Industries workers
As a consequence of the unbelievable endeavors of asbestos companies to hide the dangers of asbestos exposure, it was only in 1971 that EPA recognized the mineral as a human carcinogen. Thus, for over four decades, both workers and consumers were exposed to asbestos, to whose terrible health consequences they were oblivious. Unfortunately, the families of people who handled asbestos on the job made no exception either, as lack of adequate industrial hygiene prompted employees to bring home asbestos fibers on their clothes. Oftentimes, they would return to their spouses and children covered in visible asbestos dust. Due to their microscopic size and rough texture, asbestos fibers can spread very easily through the environment and remain there for years. The family members of Dresser Industries workers are susceptible to developing the same awful diseases as asbestos employees themselves, from asbestosis to mesothelioma.
If you have someone in your family who was employed at Dresser Industries during the last century and now suffers from a disease associated with asbestos exposure, we encourage you to take legal action immediately. A lawyer who specializes in toxic exposure cases will help you recover the compensation you are entitled to from the asbestos trust fund of the company, a simple process that requires no litigation. The only documents you need to provide are your employment and medical records as proof of working for Dresser Industries and, respectively, diagnosis. Subsequently, your attorney and their legal team will take over and do all in their power to obtain maximum compensation for you. Whether you have decided to file a claim or would just like to ask a few questions, please give us a call and we will gladly assist you.
Legal assistance in asbestos exposure cases for former Dresser Industries employees
While we are aware money can never replace health, we strongly advise you to take legal action to recover the compensation you deserve if you were injured by Dresser Industries. Due to the overwhelming number of lawsuits filed against it, the company was forced to seek bankruptcy protection and as a result, they were required to establish a trust fund to provide former employees with financial compensation. Thereby, because the process involves no litigation, you can benefit from the money you are eligible for in a considerably shorter amount of time than you would have by filing a lawsuit. With nearly 30 years of professional experience, our attorneys will help you navigate the legal process and achieve the optimal results for your case. Our primary area of practice concerns asbestos exposure, so we are confident our law firm is the most suitable to handle your case.