Ottawa, Canada residents may seek asbestos lawsuit assistance with our lawyers if their exposure caused cancer.

In recent news about the dangers of asbestos exposure, about 50 Ottawa firefighters were told they may have been exposed to asbestos after a fire at a mall.

The Ottawa firefighters responded to a blaze at the Southvale Mall, and after putting out the fire, found out a week later there had been asbestos in the building.

According to Canadian health officials, once asbestos is disturbed, the particles of asbestos will fly onto clothing and subsequently contaminate your home and threaten your family. For this reason, it's important that firefighters be notified of a potential contamination as soon as possible so that they are able to mitigate further contamination on their gear, trucks, stations--and even other people. Asbestos exposure is linked to some cancers, such as mesothelioma and lung cancer, as well as the lung disease asbestosis. Asbestos is still found in a loosely sprayed dust that is used as insulation in some buildings.

Residents of Ottawa and other parts 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 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.