ASBESTOS MESOTHELIOMA INHALATION

Asbestos-related mesothelioma is primarily caused by work-site fiber inhalation

Asbestos fibers cause mesothelioma through work-site inhalation . . .

July 30, 2010 – Asbestos exposure can occur several ways and lead to serious illnesses like mesothelioma in later years. The primary pathway for asbestos-related mesothelioma is inhalation of airborne asbestos fibers at an industrial work site.

Prior to the enactment of federal asbestos laws in 1986, workers plied their trades without health safety guidance from employers about the dangers of asbestos inhalation, or warnings from the asbestos product manufacturers that supplied U.S. industries with toxic merchandise.

In the rough-and-ready world of the U.S. construction industry, asbestos-based products are always being cut, drilled, mixed or sanded in preparation for fitting. Asbestos wallboard is a good example of a hazardous construction material that emits toxic asbestos dust when the board is tailored to fit, or when it is torn down during renovation projects.

Dusty work activities like these release or dislodge minute asbestos fibers into the air, where anyone in the area becomes susceptible to asbestos fiber inhalation, especially if they are working without a respirator or a paper filter mask, as was often the case.

When asbestos fiber inhalation occurs on a daily basis, and over the many years of a worker’s career, lung tissue can become so damaged that warning symptoms of asbestos exposure are likely to appear unexpectedly in later life.

According to cancer facts and statistics, most cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed 30 years or more after exposure, which means many victims are being diagnosed in their retirement years, despite recent work-site safety laws.

Asbestos-related mesothelioma and inhalation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asserts that there is no safe level of asbestos inhalation exposure. Essentially all types of asbestos exposure can lead to a diagnosis of a serious asbestos disease such as lung cancer or asbestosis.

The two most common locations for asbestos exposure are industrial work sites (in the construction, automotive and shipbuilding industries, for example), and outdoor sites where naturally occurring asbestos can be found. Household exposure during renovation projects can also occur.

Residents living near asbestos mines, and landscape workers running heavy machinery over rocky outcrops containing asbestos, are all vulnerable to outdoor exposure.

Seek compensation after asbestos inhalation

If you once worked in a high-risk industry known for asbestos exposure and have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be eligible for financial compensation to recover medical expenses, lost wages and damages.

Weitz & Luxenberg specializes in asbestos litigation and has obtained record-setting compensations for its asbestos-injured clients. Protect your family’s financial future today by obtaining a free legal consultation with an accomplished asbestos cancer attorney through the communication form at left.

There are no obligations. The information is provided for free and at the very least can help you make important and informed decisions during this difficult time.