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Leslie Controls was initially set up at the beginning of the 20th century by a Canadian manufacturer of steam pressure valves and regulators and later expanded to produce air horns, industrial water heaters, and control systems and regulators. It was sued for workers affected by the asbestos used in its products and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2010.
During the last century, Leslie Controls made use of asbestos in large amounts, as the mineral has numerous convenient properties, such as excellent resistance to fire, electricity and a wide range of chemicals. Furthermore, it was also very cheap at the time. It is worthy of note that veterans may also have been exposed to asbestos by using the products of this company while they were serving in the military. In business since the beginning of the last century, Leslie Controls specializes in the manufacturing of various products, including industrial water heaters and control systems, insulation, steam pressure valves, pipes, as well as regulators. The occupations at the highest risk of developing a serious disease as a result of exposure to the asbestos products of this company are:
Similar to dozens of other companies, it also made use of tremendous amounts of asbestos. In addition to the people who partook in the manufacturing process, Navy veterans are also at significant risk for developing a serious disease, particularly those who were involved in the maintenance of ships and those who spent a lot of time in the engine, boiler, or pump room. Furthermore, individuals responsible for the maintenance of chemical plants, oil refineries, power plants, gas refineries, and water plants might have come in contact with Leslie Controls products, too.
If you are diagnosed with a cancerous disease, you or a family member will deal with our staff over the phone and via emails ONLY, no need to travel at all. If you pass away before or during the process, surviving family members will receive the amount awarded by the claims.
Lung Cancer Mesothelioma Throat Cancer Esophageal Cancer Bronchial Cancer Gastrointestinal Cancer Colorectal CancerIf you receive the diagnosis of a noncancerous disease, we will need to do more testing (X-rays, breathing, and blood tests) done at our medical facility in Birmingham, Alabama, where you will be accurately diagnosed.
Asbestosis Pulmonary Fibrosis Pleural Plaques Pleural Effusion Diffuse Pleural Thickening COPD Emphysema Chronic Bronchitis Pleurisy Lung Nodules Lung Spots Asthma Tuberculosis Pneumonitis Histoplasmosis Rounded Atelectasis Lung Scarring Bladder CancerDuring the last century, asbestos would not represent a menace only to workers who came in contact with it, but also to their family members. When secondary exposure took place, their dear ones would unknowingly breathe in or swallow toxic fibers, which subsequently increased their risk of developing a terrible disease. The diseases asbestos exposure regardless of the circumstances under which it occurs can cause, mostly affect the lungs and include asbestosis, lung cancer, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, as well as mesothelioma, a very aggressive cancer which grows on the outer lining of the organs. The carelessness of asbestos companies was the primary catalyst for secondary asbestos exposure, as they would not ask workers to change their clothes before returning home. Nowadays, approximately 10% of people who struggle with asbestos-related diseases are victims of secondary exposure, 8% of whom are women.
Have you shared a house with a Leslie Controls employee during the heyday of asbestos? If you have and were recently diagnosed with one of the diseases above, we urge you to take legal action immediately. As a victim of secondary asbestos exposure, you are also eligible for compensation, which a lawyer who specializes in asbestos cases can help you recover. The legal process is simple and takes a shorter time to complete than standard litigation. You will not have to spend hours collecting documents and filling out forms, as our attorneys will efficiently attend to nearly every aspect of your case. Our experts will also conduct extensive research to find out potentially useful information that could increase the sum of money you qualify for. Whether you have decided to file a claim with Leslie Controls or would just like to find out more information, please feel free to contact us.
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.
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