Asbestos derives its meaning from the Ancient Greeks, meaning "inextinguishable," because of its harmful biological effects. A person who is exposed to asbestos may contract a disease known as asbestosis. This respiratory disease scars the tissue in the lungs. The lungs are prevented from freely exchanging gases, as well as, expanding and contracting properly.
Additionally, Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma can develop. Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma are highly aggressive diseases that are usually the result of exposure to asbestos that has occurred over a long period of time. Treatment options are expanding but there is currently no cure.
Unfortunately, the United States did not act on this information immediately. Workers continued to be exposed to this harmful substance and it would be years before the extent of the damage was know. This harmful substance particularly affected workers in specialized occupation including Naval Veterans, fire-fighters, shipyard workers, brake mechanics, steam fitters and construction workers.
People who have worked in these occupations may be particularly vulnerable to contract asbestosis or another asbestos-related disease because they were often in close contact with it.
While many cases will settle out of court, it is imperative that every lawsuit be prepared as if a court trial were imminent. Several law firms such as ours have focused primarily on these cases and that expertise has become a powerful tool to help victims and their families build a strong case and get compensated accordingly.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a type of Asbestos, Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma disease, call our office at (631) 543-3663, for a free case evaluation. Our attorneys are well-prepared and have handled over 1,200 asbestos cases and over 100 lung cancer cases.
Additionally, Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma can develop. Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma are highly aggressive diseases that are usually the result of exposure to asbestos that has occurred over a long period of time. Treatment options are expanding but there is currently no cure.
Discovery of the Harmful Effects of Asbestos
Asbestos was first diagnosed in 1924 when a young woman died in her twenties after being exposed. Eventually, studies performed on English workers showed that asbestos presented a real risk and exposure could cause sickness and even death.Unfortunately, the United States did not act on this information immediately. Workers continued to be exposed to this harmful substance and it would be years before the extent of the damage was know. This harmful substance particularly affected workers in specialized occupation including Naval Veterans, fire-fighters, shipyard workers, brake mechanics, steam fitters and construction workers.
People who have worked in these occupations may be particularly vulnerable to contract asbestosis or another asbestos-related disease because they were often in close contact with it.
Failed Prevention of Injury
However, much of this damage was preventable because the manufacturers of asbestos knew that his product was dangerous. They are responsible for the suffering of this product because they continued to produce it for many years, knowing the damage it would bring. They quickly grabbed profits while the workers would suffer in the long-term.Injury Liability of Manufacturers
Asbestos became very popular due to its ability to insulate buildings and products. The courts have recognized that the asbestos manufacturers are responsible, requiring them to provide compensation to the victims and their families.Toxic Tort Lawsuits
Victims of asbestos have a right to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer. They are at fault for the damage and the pain asbestos victims suffer. These types of chemical exposure injury cases are extremely complicated, and often require a great amount of scientific data to establish a link between the exposure and the damage to the victim.While many cases will settle out of court, it is imperative that every lawsuit be prepared as if a court trial were imminent. Several law firms such as ours have focused primarily on these cases and that expertise has become a powerful tool to help victims and their families build a strong case and get compensated accordingly.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a type of Asbestos, Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma disease, call our office at (631) 543-3663, for a free case evaluation. Our attorneys are well-prepared and have handled over 1,200 asbestos cases and over 100 lung cancer cases.
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