Asbestos in insulating material caused cancer in maintenance worker

Were you exposed to asbestos in insulating material? We may be able help you file a claim for compensation.

Asbestos was widely used as an insulating material until the 1970s but can cause mesothelioma, a rare form of lung cancer, often decades later.

Although many workers believe they are no longer at risk, in fact, asbestos may be present in any building constructed or refurbished before 1980, and it is estimated that thousands of workplaces could contain asbestos.

If repair and maintenance work is not done safely, it can lead to asbestos fibers being released into the air by drilling or cutting, and workers breathing them in.

Workers need to be aware that it comes in so many different forms and it can be easily missed.

A heating engineer recently diagnosed with asbestos cancer gave his opinion on how workers can remain safe: “My advice is simple – be very wary and look for asbestos and if you do see it get advice. Don’t go near it.

He added: “Regardless of what others say about the low risk of asbestos, there is no low risk.”

How we can help people with mesothelioma or lung cancer from asbestos

Many companies manufactured asbestos-containing products without any regard for the public. If you’d like to hold them accountable for the harm they have caused you or a loved one, please complete the form on this page for a free legal review.

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