Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that is caused by exposure to a natural mineral called asbestos. Most people diagnosed with this type of cancer are those who have worked in occupations involving the use of asbestos. Some mesothelioma sufferers may have even been exposed to asbestos via home projects. A general list of workers commonly exposed to asbestos includes all of the following:
* Shipbuilders
* Construction workers
* Welders
* Insulation workers
* Auto repair mechanics
* Oil refinery workers
* Chemical plant employees
* Plumbers
History of Asbestos
Asbestos was known to cause serious illness long before the government began to regulate the use of the mineral. Scientists, doctors, and other experts knew that the material was toxic, but many companies continued to use it, despite the health risks.
Asbestos was used in the construction of a large percentage of homes and other buildings constructed before 1980. Mesothelioma cancer has a long latency period, which means that the illness can show no signs or symptoms for years before the patient becomes ill. In some cases, it may take up to 50 years for the patient to be diagnosed with the cancer.
Legal CompensationMesothelioma court cases
Some court cases have proven that plant, shipyard and factory owners and operators were aware of the harmful effects of asbestos during the time that it was in use. They did not try to remove asbestos products or protect their employees. Many asbestos manufacturers were also aware of the health risks, but they continued to produce and sell their product. Many people were exposed to asbestos, and some of them became ill with mesothelioma and similar illnesses.
Recently, an increasing number of individuals who were stricken with asbestos-related injuries have filed lawsuits. Some of these suits are individual in legal nature, while others are filed as class action law suits. Victims have filed suit against manufacturers and owners of asbestos production companies. These victims are seeking compensation for pain and suffering. They also have large medical bills accumulated from the high cost of cancer treatment. Many others have lost their source of income from work because they fell ill to mesothelioma. Seeking compensation can help repay them for some of their pain and suffering. The monetary compensation can also pay their medical bills and provide for their families.
* Shipbuilders
* Construction workers
* Welders
* Insulation workers
* Auto repair mechanics
* Oil refinery workers
* Chemical plant employees
* Plumbers
History of Asbestos
Asbestos was known to cause serious illness long before the government began to regulate the use of the mineral. Scientists, doctors, and other experts knew that the material was toxic, but many companies continued to use it, despite the health risks.
Asbestos was used in the construction of a large percentage of homes and other buildings constructed before 1980. Mesothelioma cancer has a long latency period, which means that the illness can show no signs or symptoms for years before the patient becomes ill. In some cases, it may take up to 50 years for the patient to be diagnosed with the cancer.
Legal CompensationMesothelioma court cases
Some court cases have proven that plant, shipyard and factory owners and operators were aware of the harmful effects of asbestos during the time that it was in use. They did not try to remove asbestos products or protect their employees. Many asbestos manufacturers were also aware of the health risks, but they continued to produce and sell their product. Many people were exposed to asbestos, and some of them became ill with mesothelioma and similar illnesses.
Recently, an increasing number of individuals who were stricken with asbestos-related injuries have filed lawsuits. Some of these suits are individual in legal nature, while others are filed as class action law suits. Victims have filed suit against manufacturers and owners of asbestos production companies. These victims are seeking compensation for pain and suffering. They also have large medical bills accumulated from the high cost of cancer treatment. Many others have lost their source of income from work because they fell ill to mesothelioma. Seeking compensation can help repay them for some of their pain and suffering. The monetary compensation can also pay their medical bills and provide for their families.
