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Asbestosis/Mesothelioma
What is Mesothelioma, who is at Risk?
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer caused
by asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma causes cancer to develop
in the cells that are in the lining around the outside of
the lungs and inside of the ribs or around the abdominal organs.
Malignant Mesotheolioma is a serious disease. The cancer has
a latency period of 20 to 50 years and the average development
time is between 35 and 40 years. Manufacturers of asbestos
are subject to claims for injuries sustained by its use. Here
is a partial list of workers who fall into the at risk category:
• Insulators who actually
installed asbestos insulation
• Shipyard workers & Navy
personnel
• Boilermakers who constructed boilers
several stories high and filled with insulation
• Plumbers, pipe fitters & steam
fitters particularly those who worked on ships
• Plasterers working with fireproofing
spray on steel beams
• Electricians, mechanics,
bricklayers, millwrights,
carpenters & trade workers
• Steelworkers, refinery & other
industrial workers
• Maintenance workers & other
laborers.
This form of cancer is always caused by negligence.
Asbestos manufacturers are responsible for the
consequences of this dangerous product. You should consult
with Brian Law. We are experienced in handling Mesothelioma
cases to insure that you are compensated for your injuries.
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