Did a job working with asbestos insulation lead to lung cancer or mesothelioma?

People with asbestos cancer from exposure in insulation work may discuss their possible case with a lawyer from our firm.

If you removed or disturbed the insulation--either on a job site or in your own home doing renovation work--it is possible that you inhaled some asbestos fibers, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. That agency has strict laws about how to avoid exposure to this deadly toxin.

The EPA cautions that such a disturbance of asbestos in insulation may have resulted in the fibers being deposited on your work clothes and may contaminate your home.

Exposure to asbestos in insulation increases your risk of developing lung disease. That risk is made worse by smoking.

Workers who have had significant past exposure, or have significant ongoing exposure to asbestos, to vermiculite from Libby, or to other asbestos contaminated materials should consider getting a medical exam from a physician who knows about diseases caused by asbestos.

Disease symptoms may take several years to develop following exposure. So, if you are concerned about possible exposure, consult a physician who specializes in lung diseases (pulmonologist).

Asbestos Cancer Legal Resources

Many workers have come forward to say their jobs involving asbestos insulation led to a diagnosis of mesothelioma, asbestosis or lung cancer from asbestos.

If this has been your experience, our asbestos lawyers may be able to help you receive compensation for your health problems.

For over two decades, Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. has handled some of the most legally complicated and groundbreaking asbestos litigation in the country, winning many millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements along the way.

Men and women diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure from their jobs or secondary exposure may be entitled to compensation from the companies responsible for their disease.

If you would like a free consultation or more information about your legal options, please complete the form on this page, and a representative of our law firm will contact you as soon as possible.