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For remodelers, the risk of asbestos exposure is always present as they have to deal with structures built before the 1980’s with materials that were made with this toxic mineral.
Free Asbestos ScreeningExposure hazards could stem easily from renovation activities as the asbestos contained in the deteriorated materials gets disturbed fairly easily. This happens when worn out shingles get replaced, paint is scraped off the walls, sawing wallboard or fiberboard, re-tilling floors and ceilings or chipping off mastic and caulk. By doing this, asbestos fibers become airborne and contaminate the environment, putting the workers in danger of inhaling them.
Interacting with deteriorated or damaged materials and building products, remodelers risk asbestos exposure on a constant basis. This leads to the development of diseases like mesothelioma, asbestosis or lung cancer, diseases with very limited options of treatment.
We also represent the close relatives of remodelers that handled asbestos and are now sick or have passed away.
Free EvaluationHaving been exposed to asbestos repeatedly, the plant workers and their families have a high risk of developing asbestos-related illnesses. These illnesses consist not only of pulmonary affections but also of different types of cancers, all of which can result in fatal resolutions.
Lung cancer Mesothelioma Asbestosis Gallbladder Cancer Kidney Cancer Laryngeal/Esophageal Cancer Gastrointestinal Cancer Colon/Colorectal Cancer Ovarian Cancer Pulmonary Fibrosis
Building materials manufactured with asbestos have been extensively used in the construction industry since the early 1930s. As a result, there are millions of houses and public buildings in the U.S. which contain asbestos in their structure. Remodeling operations involve the removal of old and brittle building products such as millboard, caulk, vinyl wallpaper and ceiling tiles, which can easily release asbestos fibers in the air. Thus, remodelers who are regularly exposed to asbestos-containing products are very likely to be affected by mesothelioma, asbestosis or lung cancer in the future.
Remodelers continue to be subjected to asbestos exposure to this very day as the majority of buildings and structures built before the 1980’s still contain materials made with asbestos. The exposure led to the development of illnesses like asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma, illnesses that show symptoms after long periods of incubation, once the body is already weakened by age.
Getting screened for the presence of asbestos fibers is of utmost importance for the people that have worked as remodelers. Contact us so we can make sure you get the correct diagnosis and find out the available options of treatment.
Regarding the reparations you deserve for being unknowingly exposed to the dangers of asbestos, our experienced team of lawyers will gather all the information required to file claims with the asbestos trust funds of the companies responsible.
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