It took a long time for the relationship between asbestos exposure and diseases such as mesothelioma to be well understood, in part because of the specific nature of asbestos exposure and in part because of the long period of time that separates exposure and illness. Nonetheless, adequate information showing the dangers of asbestos exposure was available long before the industry implemented appropriate safety measures. If you were exposed to asbestos, you have rights. The Madeksho Law Firm may be able to help you obtain compensation for your illness or that of a loved one.
In nearly every case, the kind of asbestos exposure that leads to illness occurs when an individual inhales microscopic asbestos fibers. These fibers are borne as dust in the air where asbestos is mined, are used in manufacturing and construction, and are contained in consumer products. Because asbestos fibers are so small, the human respiratory system has trouble expelling them. Over time they build up, and research suggests that even short-term or secondary asbestos exposure may be enough to cause mesothelioma, asbestosis, pleural plaques, and other health problems.
Large-scale commercial asbestos use became increasingly prominent in the United States around the turn of the twentieth century, and continued through the 1970s. As a heat-resistant, easily produced fibrous material, asbestos was considered extremely useful for everything from insulation in homes and other buildings to the filters of cigarettes. A flood of products containing asbestos hit the market during this time.
The majority of asbestos exposure illnesses manifest in individuals who worked either in asbestos mining or in various manufacturing and construction disciplines that involved significant long-term asbestos dust exposure. The families of asbestos workers are also at an increased risk of asbestos-related medical conditions.
Each asbestos exposure case is different, but time is invariably of the essence for asbestos victims. If you or someone you love has contracted an illness due to past asbestos exposure, we urge you to contact the Madeksho Law Firm today for a free consultation.
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