Kaiser Aluminum

Kaiser Aluminum employees exposed to asbestos

As one of the most infamous companies employing asbestos during the last century, Kaiser Aluminum would cater to the construction, aerospace, engineering, and automotive industries, as well as to the military. The conglomerate eventually came to operate 10 different facilities in the U.S. and one in Canada. Considering the outstanding success Kaiser Aluminum was enjoying, it is perhaps not surprising that, after being exposed to asbestos daily for years in a row, thousands of former workers have recently come to struggle with terrible diseases such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. People who were employed at the company between 1959 and 1977 are at the highest risk in this respect.

The occupations at highest risk of developing a serious disease as a result of the asbestos exposure which occurred at Kaiser Aluminum are plumbers, insulators, shippers, operators, and construction workers. However, veterans may also have been exposed to asbestos products manufactured by Kaiser Aluminum, particularly those who served in the U.S. Navy. In addition to refractory materials, these were the most common asbestos products manufactured by Kaiser Aluminum during the last century.

Secondary asbestos exposure, a serious concern for the family members of Kaiser Aluminum workers

Because asbestos companies were severely lacking when it came to industrial hygiene and safety, secondary exposure would often take place in the homes of employees. As workers did not have to change or shower at the end of the day, their family members would unknowingly inhale toxic fibers from their clothes, which were usually laden with asbestos dust. While not everyone who had undergone secondary asbestos exposure developed a disease, numerous people did and new cases still emerge annually throughout the U.S. Regardless of the route of exposure, asbestos is highly dangerous to human health. Once fibers reach the inside of the body, they gradually cause inflammation and scarring to the organ they attach themselves to, which may eventually result in a disease.

Have you shared the same house with a Kaiser Aluminum worker and are now struggling with a disease such as asbestosis, pulmonary fibrosis, or lung cancer? If you suspect secondary asbestos exposure is at fault for your illness, do not hesitate to contact our experienced attorneys, who will promptly evaluate your case and help you recover the compensation you deserve. Victims of secondary exposure can also claim money for their injury from the asbestos trust fund set up by the company. For additional information, please feel free to give us a call and we will gladly answer all your questions.

Legal assistance in wrongful death asbestos exposure cases for family members

The surviving family members of a worker who developed a disease as a result of occupational asbestos exposure but has not taken legal action during their lifetime are also eligible for compensation. With over 25 years of experience in pursuing compensation for the victims of asbestos exposure and their family members, our attorneys will help you recover the money you deserve on behalf of your loved one. While it is very complex, the legal process requires minimal involvement on your part, as the majority of the aspects, such as the claim and the documents which must accompany it, will be efficiently handled by our legal team. If you have a family member who lost their lives to a disease that was caused by workplace asbestos exposure, do not hesitate to contact our law firm for quality legal assistance. It is important to know that, because we work on a contingency fee basis, you will not have to pay anything unless we recover compensation for you.