Petroleum Refining Workers Exposed To Asbestos

Were you exposed to asbestos while working in petroleum refining? Did that exposure cause lung cancer or mesothelioma? Discuss your case via the form below and get a free legal review.

In the process of petroleum refining, workers can experience exposure to high levels of asbestos.

The use of asbestos in petroleum refining was largely due to the fact that it is very heat resistant.

It has been used in many structures, particularly pipes that need to be insulated from the extreme heat generated through petroleum refining.

Petroleum refining workers have been exposed to asbestos in a number of ways. Whenever something that includes asbestos is damaged by fire or is part of a structure that has started to corrode or break down, the fibers can become airborne and can be inhaled by workers.

When asbestos is inhaled, it can cause serious health problems.

Asbestosis is a disease that causes inflammation in the lungs and people suffering from it will experience coughing and difficulty breathing.

Mesothelioma is also caused by exposure to asbestos. Unfortunately, there is no cure for mesothelioma and there are only treatments that can try to slow the spread of the disease.

Petroleum refining workers that have contracted mesothelioma would have to undergo serious medical treatment as a result.

Petroleum workers with health problems from asbestos should consider seeking compensation through legal remedies.

Weitz & Luxenberg has achieved successful verdicts and settlements related to asbestos exposure in workers and it would be in your best interest to obtain a consultation.

Many workers have come forward to say their jobs led to a diagnosis of mesothelioma, asbestosis or lung cancer from asbestos.

If this has been your experience, our asbestos lawyers may be able to help you receive compensation for your health problems.

For over two decades, Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. has handled some of the most legally complicated and groundbreaking asbestos litigation in the country, winning many millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements along the way.

Men and women diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer caused by asbestos from their jobs or secondary 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.