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Asbestos is generally not harmful in its natural state. In production, asbestos was typically reduced to a “friable” state – small, brittle fibers. Fine asbestos dust is a by-product of friable asbestos. Inhaled microscopic fibers remain in the body forever and are impossible to remove. It damages lung tissue when inhaled during consistent, long-term exposure, […]
Asbestos is known to cause: Mesothelioma, a deadly cancer of the lining of the chest cavity. Cancers of the lung, colon, larynx, esophagus or pharynx. Asbestosis, a scarring of delicate lung tissue. This scarring can spread through the lungs and cause breathing problems. Pleural disease, which causes scarring of the lung lining and difficulty breathing. […]
Although there was anecdotal information available for centuries that indicated health problems associated with long-term exposure to asbestos, no definitive evidence about asbestos danger was forthcoming until the mid-20th century. Preliminary studies in the 1940s and 1950s caused concern. Scientific proof was established in the early 1960s.
Individuals exposed to asbestos on the job, through their home, during their military service or through a family member, should contact a physician regarding their asbestos exposure. A physical examination, including chest x-ray and pulmonary function tests of the lungs may be recommended to determine markers of asbestos exposure.
Experts have seen three waves of people at risk of disease: 1st wave – mining and manufacturing workers who had chronic asbestos contact. 2nd wave – workers who used asbestos products in construction and other industries. 3rd wave – spouses and family members who had secondary asbestos contact with workers’
No cure exists for asbestosis or other lung or pleural diseases caused by chronic exposure to asbestos. Treatments are available, however, to help remove any cancer that may be present and to reduce the symptoms of asbestos-related disease.
Asbestos became a major industry early in the 20th century. It was a common product, in great demand and widely used for decades. The carcinogenic properties were not known. As soon as definitive medical evidence of serious health risk was confirmed, governments around the world initiated action to prevent asbestos use and exposure. The EPA […]
Ward Black Law handles the following types of personal injury claims: Wrongful Death Motor Vehicle Accidents Inadequate Security Premises Liability Insurance Medical Malpractice Legal Malpractice Nursing Home Litigation
Most states have time deadlines for filing a personal injury suit. The deadline is referred to as the “statute of limitations”. If you fail to start your lawsuit and the deadline expires, your case will be dismissed by the judge. Personal Injury claims have a statute of limitation period of three (3) years, although if […]
First, you must have suffered an injury to your person or property. Second, your injury must have been the result of someone else’s fault. It is not always necessary to have a physical injury to bring a personal injury lawsuit, however. Suits may be based on a variety of nonphysical losses and harms. Contact Ward […]