Before the US government regulated the use of asbestos, the mineral was used in commercial products such as building insulation, vinyl flooring, cement, ceiling tiles, roofing tiles, caulk, textiles, and brake shores. Asbestos is present in the environment at very low levels and becomes highly dangerous in concentrated levels often found in the workplace. Therefore, individuals who are likely to suffer from serious illnesses caused by asbestos have most likely worked in high-risk occupations like the construction and building trades, shipbuilding, auto mechanics, demolition work, dry walling, firefighting, and textiles. These days, the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) ensures that workers are provided with protective gears and masks to reduce risk of exposure to asbestos.

Mesothelioma is not a contagious condition.  It is caused, in 70 to 80% of all cases, by prolonged exposed to the fibers of asbestos and can take 30 plus years for symptoms to appear.  Mesothelioma cases show that not only primary exposure to asbestos can cause mesothelioma, but secondary exposure to asbestos can also cause it.  People working in these industries get was is known as primary exposure. The families of these workers may get a secondary exposure due to the fibers that stick to someone's hair, clothes and shoes.

If you or someone you love have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and have a history of exposure to asbestos, you need to know that  there are laws that protect you.  Contact the mesothelioma attorneys at Burke & Eisner today for a free claim evaluation and a discussion of your legal rights.

 
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