Many Women With Mesothelioma Breathed in Asbestos Fibers While Washing Factory Work Clothing.

Women who contracted mesothelioma from washing their husband's asbestos work clothes will be entitled to compensation under new legislation in Ireland, according to BBC News.

The article said that between 40 and 50 people die annually from the asbestos disease in Northern Ireland.

Under a new bill, it will not be necessary to prove an occupational or causal link to access compensation, the BBC said.

This means that wives who contracted mesothelioma from washing their husband's asbestos work clothes or the children who played with these overalls are to benefit, as will people who lived near factories that used asbestos.

Many people develop asbestos-related illnesses through second-hand exposure, for example, after coming in contact with asbestos fibers when washing the clothes of someone who worked with it. Such very specialized cases can be immensely difficult to prove, yet the law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. consistently prevails in such asbestos cases despite many obstacles.

We are a leading plaintiffs' 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 or secondary exposure may be entitled to compensation from the companies responsible for their disease.

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