Were You Exposed to Asbestos Fibers?

Asbestos exposure typically occurs without the person exposed being aware of the fibers they constantly inhale.

Asbestos fibers are tiny. Once asbestos fibers are released into the air, they can remain airborne for a long period of time. All that is needed for asbestos exposure to take place is inhalation of asbestos fibers.

A person who has fallen ill with an asbestos disease such as mesothelioma may have been exposed to asbestos fibers at work, for example, at a mechanic's shop, or even at home.

People who do not work with asbestos can nevertheless become exposed to asbestos if another person in the same household happens to have asbestos fibers on his or her clothing.

Thus, for example, a stay-at-home wife of someone who works with asbestos can become exposed to asbestos when she inhales the asbestos fibers on the work clothes of her husband.

People can also become exposed to asbestos simply by working or living in an area that is close to a facility that handles asbestos products.

Weitz & Luxenberg is a leading plaintiffs' law firm that has represented people affected by mesothelioma for over 20 years. Men and women diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer caused by asbestos 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 from a mesothelioma lawyer, please complete the form on this page, and a representative of our law firm will contact you as soon as possible.