Asbestos Exposure and Cancer of the Lungs in Canada.

The risks for occupational exposure to asbestos exist in Canada and raise the likelihood that people will develop associated illnesses such as cancer of the lungs or mesothelioma.

This is because during renovations and repairs to older buildings in Canada, construction workers, tradespeople and other building maintenance workers may be exposed to very high concentrations of asbestos fibres.

The environment and work methods of these jobs in Canada are more difficult to control than fixed workplaces, but most tradespeople are trained in the proper handling of asbestos-containing materials.

Because it is a valuable reinforcing, insulating and fire-proofing material, asbestos was used widely in construction materials such as insulation board, asbestos cement, and floor and ceiling tiles. Fibres may be released if these products are cut or damaged.

There is also concern about vermiculite insulation which may contain small amounts of amphibole asbestos, principally tremolite or actinolite. These amphibole fibres may cause health risks such as cancer of the lungs, mesothelioma, and other asbestos-related cancers if disturbed.

Some of the attorneys in our law firm are pioneers in asbestos litigation and among the most experienced mesothelioma lawyers in New York State.

We have begun to represent clients in Canada who are contending with lung disease and cancers related to working with or around asbestos.

Weitz & Luxenberg is known for spearheading asbestos cases, among others, securing a $16.25 million verdict in 2008 in an asbestos lawsuit on behalf of a man diagnosed with the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma from asbestos-containing dental tape. The case, which clears a new path to justice in asbestos litigation, is believed to be the first successful asbestos verdict against that type of defendant.

We also achieved a $37 million asbestos verdict in 2007 in two lung cancer cases in a reverse bifurcated trial.

Residents of Canada have a right to seek compensation for an asbestos illness.
Many residents of Canada have come forward to say their work environment led to a diagnosis of mesothelioma, asbestosis or lung cancer from asbestos products made in the U.S.

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

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.