Reeves Brothers Inc.

Reeves Brothers Inc. employees exposed to asbestos

The workers of textile mills experienced serious asbestos exposure during the last century because the process of manufacturing these products would generate asbestos dust in the air they would breathe. In addition to handling asbestos fibers, these employees were also surrounded by asbestos products that could easily release toxic dust in the facilities they would carry out their work in. Workers who had a job in the mills that were producing asbestos-free textiles were not directly exposed to asbestos because they did not handle it, but they still came in contact with asbestos products in the mill, such as gaskets, valves, packing material, and insulation.

These are the workers Reeves Brothers exposed to asbestos between the 1920s and the 1980s, whether directly or indirectly:

• boiler workers
• textile mill workers
• engineers
• pipefitters
• machinists
• insulators

The process of turning asbestos into usable fabric entailed many different workers and locations throughout the mill. Workers moved asbestos from storage areas and mixed it with cotton. Subsequently, it was piled, meaning that cotton and asbestos were placed in alternating layers on the floor and then fed to the picker machine. This is just one of the numerous processes that generated a lot of asbestos dust in the air.

Secondary asbestos exposure, a serious concern for the family members of Reeves Brothers Inc. workers

If you shared a house with a Reeves Brothers worker, you were most likely exposed to asbestos as well, although indirectly. This is known as secondary asbestos exposure. When a person breathes in or swallows fibers of asbestos from indirect sources, secondary asbestos exposure occurs. Because textile mill workers were not instructed to change their clothes at the end of their shift, they would carry home asbestos dust, unknowingly exposing their spouses and children. Secondary asbestos exposure would happen when the wives of male textile workers laundered their garments and also when the children of these employees greeted them upon returning home.

Over the years, asbestos fibers would accumulate in the bodies of family members, placing them at greater and greater risk of developing a disease as a consequence of secondary asbestos exposure. No amount of asbestos in the body is safe, despite safety limits existing. If you came to struggle with a disease that is linked to asbestos exposure and lived in the same house as a textile mill worker during the last century, you should contact our legal team, as we can help you recover the compensation you deserve for your unjust suffering.

Legal assistance in wrongful death asbestos exposure cases for family members

The surviving family members of asbestos exposure victims can file a wrongful death claim if the person had not taken any legal action while they were alive. Filing a wrongful death claim is easy with the assistance of our legal team and attorneys. You just have to call our staff, describe your situation, and send us the employment and medical records of your departed loved one and their death certificate. Our lawyers, who have over two decades of experience in this area of practice, will carefully examine your case. If they deem you eligible, they will start working on your claim as soon as possible.

Eventually, you will benefit from the sum of money you are entitled to on behalf of your family member. It is very important to know that your involvement in the legal process will be minimal, as we will do the hard work for you. You should also know that we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you do not owe us anything unless we obtain financial compensation for you. Lastly, it is essential to know that wrongful death claims have a statute of limitations, which is usually 2 years from the moment of death in most states. Nevertheless, it may be shorter where you live, so it is best to get in touch with us as soon as you can.