Boatbuilding & Mesothelioma- Workers and Asbestos Exposure

Did ship and boatbuilding jobs result in mesothelioma? Discuss your situation with our attorneys.

People who work in ship and boat building and repair, engage in a number of activities, including, but not limited to, materials handling, electrical work, cleaning, and performing duties like painting or surface preparation for painting.

Many of these duties require the workers to be in very close quarters without the benefit of good ventilation.

The use of asbestos was prevalent in ship and boatbuilding due to its resistance to heat and fire, and the fact that it is not a conductor of electricity.

Even though it has many uses in an industrial setting, it can be very harmful to the human body when inhaled.

Asbestos has been used in many structures on ships and boats, and when these are broken down exposure to asbestos can be very easy.

Asbestos exposure can cause workers to develop asbestosis, which is marked by an inflammation of the lungs, difficulty breathing and coughing.

It is also possible to develop lung cancer or mesothelioma cancer.

Asbestos is a known carcinogen and can be present in the body for many years before the symptoms of mesothelioma appear.

Once diagnosed, it is it a difficult disease to treat and the patient will be looking at radiation, chemotherapy or surgery.

If you have developed mesothelioma after employed in boatbuilding or working in the shipbuilding industry, you can do something about it.

Many people have successfully won mesothelioma lawsuits that were brought forward by Weitz & Luxenberg.

Complete the form on this page to find out if you are eligible to receive compensation for your asbestos exposure.