Asbestos Lawsuits
Mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer and other respiratory diseases are serious and fatal medical conditions that are linked to asbestos exposure in the construction, factory, shipbuilding and automotive industries. Companies and contractors for branches of the military that knew that they were exposing their workers to these health hazards need to be held accountable. Contact our knowledgeable Mesothelioma lawyers today so that we can begin working for your rights.
Asbestos is a word used to describe group of fibrous minerals that occur naturally in the earth. These minerals are long, thin fibers widely used in manufactured goods because of their ability to be woven, high tensile strength, insulating properties and resistance to heat and most chemicals. North American mining of asbestos minerals and its commercial use began in the 1800's and by 1950, the United States was the world's largest user of asbestos. Since then, manufacturers have used asbestos in products such as roofing materials, thermal and electrical insulation, cement pipe and sheets, flooring, gaskets, coatings, plastics, textiles, paper and friction products such as automobile clutch, brake and transmission parts. Our dedicated Mesothelioma lawyers can help you determine if your or a loved one’s illness is related to asbestos exposure.
Regulation of asbestos use started in the 1970's with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) banning its use in several applications, such as gas fireplaces, where product use could release asbestos into the environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned all new uses for asbestos in 1989 and its use has declined, but because the EPA still allows uses established prior to that date asbestos products are still manufactured and in use today.
Asbestos mining, manufacturing of asbestos products and deterioration or disturbing of an asbestos products in some way, such as during construction or demolition, releases asbestos mineral fibers into the environment. The human eye cannot see these fibers because they are so small. When a person inhales these asbestos fibers, they lodge in the lungs and remain there throughout the person's life. High concentrations of asbestos, long duration and frequency of asbestos exposure increase the probability of asbestos-related health conditions and could lead to your need for an experienced Mesothelioma lawyer.
Cases and Settlements of Note
At the World Trade Center site, the massive cloud of toxic dust created by the collapse of the Twin Towers contained toxins including asbestos, mercury, and lead. While the full extent of the health consequences of exposure to this dust is unknown, potential health effects include: various cancers, including Mesothelioma, Upper and Lower Airway Disease, Acid Reflux Disease (GERD), Asbestosis and more.
Our lawyers represented more than 10,000 firefighters, police officers and construction workers who developed illnesses caused by exposure to toxic dust during work in 9/11 rescue, recovery and debris removal efforts in the case of In Re: WTC Disaster Site Litigation. After eight years of compiling and fighting the cases, our attorneys secured a settlement of over $800M for these heroes in November 2010.
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