Because of their excellent heat resistance and mechanical strength, asbestos equipment was once widely used in the building industry. Asbestos has been found in:
thermal insulation - on pipes and boilers
insulation boards - for fire protection, as thermal and acoustic insulation on walls, ceilings and structural steelwork
sprayed coatings - for fire protection on structural steelwork
ropes and yarns - as a sealing material or for filling gaps
asbestos cement - in wall claddings, partitions, roofing, or guttering.
Asbestos may also be present in laboratories, inside old equipment such as ovens, furnaces, and autoclaves; or as heat resistant mats.
From shipfitters, pipefitters and demolition workers, to those toiling on railroads and in construction, Weitz & Luxenberg has many clients whose needless and entirely avoidable exposure to asbestos ultimately led to them developing asbestos-related diseases.
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, please complete the form on this page, and a representative of our law firm will contact you as soon as possible.
Asbestos insulated pipe may be in your home. Know the exposure risk