Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma Claims
MESOTHELIOMA AND LUNG CANCER DUE TO ASBESTOS EXPOSURE
Each year, approximately 30,000 individuals die from lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure and 2,500 to 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the United States.
Exposure to asbestos is known to cause mesothelioma as well as lung cancer. Sadly, many manufacturers, distributors and employers knew the dangers but they continued to produce, sell or use asbestos-containing products and to expose workers and their families to the toxic substance.
The risk of death from these diseases can be compounded by the frequency and duration of asbestos exposure.
Persons who worked in the following industries typically sustained greater exposures and are therefor most likely to develop mesothelioma or lung cancer:
• Plant construction
• Steel mills
• Rubber plants
• Oil refineries
• Oil fields
• Tire manufacturers
• Insulation manufacturers
• Shipyards
• Flooring, tile and roofing
The following occupations are at high risk for suffering a lung disease:
• Construction workers
• Insulation installers
• Pipe fitters
• Automobile mechanics
• Firefighters
• Bricklayers
• Railroad workers
• Roofers
Other cases of mesothelioma and lung cancer can be attributed to household exposure, where a worker has brought asbestos home on clothing or other personal items, thereby exposing family members.
Asbestos Lung Cancer and Smoking
Smokers who worked in these industries or occupations face an even greater risk of developing lung cancer from asbestos exposure on the job. People who smoke are 50 to 90 times to develop lung cancer from asbestos exposure than non-smokers.
Even if you are a current or former smoker, you still have a right to recover damages from the parties responsible for exposing you to asbestos.
Latency Period for Asbestos Diseases
The latency period for asbestos lung cancer can range from 10 to 40 years from the initial exposure to the microscopic fibers. Due to the long latency period, many workers may not realize that exposure to asbestos was involved in development of the disease. For many persons, symptoms may not occur until 15 years have passed since the first exposure.
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Our firm has many years of experience in handling claims for mesothelioma and lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos in the workplace.
If you have questions as to whether you or a family member has a lung disease or cancer which could have been caused by exposure to asbestos, contact our firm today - you have nothing to lose. We will provide a free consultation and will investigate your case, without cost or obligation to you.
It is critical that you contact us immediately, as there are time limitations that apply to all personal injury cases, including asbestos claims.
Find out if you or your loved one has a claim - call us today at 304-372-7777 or fill out the form on this website.