"I just passed by an asbestos removal site.
Can I sue for this danger?"
Since the dangers of asbestos are well-known, asbestos removal projects in residential and commercial buildings are common.
The law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg frequently receives inquiries from people who recently came across an asbestos removal site. These people ask whether they have legal options because of their presence near an asbestos removal site.
Asbestos diseases like lung cancer and mesothelioma develop decades after the asbestos exposure. Thus, if you recently passed by an asbestos removal site, you would probably not develop an asbestos disease like lung cancer or mesothelioma until many years have passed.
But if you were exposed to asbestos a long time ago, you should probably get tested for asbestos-related diseases like lung cancer or mesothelioma.
If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos disease like lung cancer or mesothelioma, you should know that your time to file a lawsuit is limited. Find out if you have a case by filling out our form below. It's easy and it's free.
Learn about the asbestos removal and abatement process