Exterior asbestos exposure is deadly even in small doses: how were you exposed?

The shingles on a roof, siding of a house, and the outside walls of the Empire State building – these were a few exterior locations that may have exposed you to the asbestos responsible for your sickness. Exterior asbestos exposure is safer than interior asbestos exposure because of the open air. This does not, however, mean that exterior exposure never causes asbestos-related diseases. Asbestos sprays in particular can poison whomever is using them as well as contaminate the air in general. In 1973, these sprays for banned because of their hazardous properties (EPA 1). Individuals who used these sprays, and were not given thorough protective gear, were put in great danger.

Around the same time, the general public became aware of the dangers associated with asbestos exposure. Tragically, the companies mining, manufacturing, distributing, and selling asbestos products knew for nearly a century that asbestos was poisonous. They intentionally kept that information secret to maintain high profits (EWG).

For people such as yourself or your family members, Weitz & Luxenberg is here to help. We can guide you through the process of pursuing financial compensation from the negligent companies responsible for your disease.

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Exterior locations of possible asbestos exposure

The following is a list of exterior locations where you may have been exposed to asbestos. Should you decide to pursue financial compensation for your illness, it is best that you try to remember all the locations where you may have had contact with asbestos. This will better help your chances of obtaining a just amount of compensation.

Possible exterior asbestos locations (EPA 2 and 3):

Roof – shingles made with asbestos were very common. Whether you were installing them or just doing routine maintenance on the asbestos shingles of your own home, disturbed shingles may have caused your illness.

Siding – asbestos siding was also common in many homes around the United States. When left alone, the siding can be relatively harmless, but when disturbed (such as through maintenance work or installation) tiny asbestos fibers can be released. These fibers, when inhaled or accidentally ingested, can cause fatal diseases such as mesothelioma cancer.

The outsides of buildings – some buildings were sprayed with a special aerosol asbestos concoction. This was used to fireproof the building. Those that administered the spray were often not protected against it properly.

Railways – asbestos was used in the production of railways. Damage to these older railways can cause asbestos fibers to become airborne.

What Weitz & Luxenberg can do for you

Weitz & Luxenberg is a skilled, experienced law firm aimed at helping individuals such as yourself receive just compensation for their asbestos-related illnesses. Collectively, we have secured more than $3 billion for our clients, and we can help you as well.

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Sources

EPA 1: http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/asbbans2.pdf

EWG: http://www.ewg.org/sites/asbestos/facts/fact3.php

EPA 2: http://www.epa.gov/region4/air/asbestos/inform.htm

EPA 3: http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/ashome.html