Asbestos Exposure and its Deadly Consequences

1. ASBESTOS ATTORNEYS
INFORMATION ?
ASBESTOS EXPOSURE
AND ITS DEADLY
CONSEQUENCES

2. There have been more than 30,000 personal injury claims made
against the manufacturers and producers of toxic asbestos over the
years. It has been estimated that there will
be over 180,000 additional claims by the year 2010.
There have also been thousands of claims made for property damage
as it relates to asbestos, determining who is responsible for removing
and treated asbestos based materials that have been used in building
construction.

3. Asbestos Attorneys – Frequently Asked Questions

4. What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a class of minerals found in sedimentary deposits around
the world. It gained popularity because of its insulating abilities and
its resistance to heat. Unfortunately, exposure to asbestos can lead to
a fatal disease known as mesothelioma.

5. What are the advantages of class action?
In theory it would promote efficiency because it would reduce the
repetitive evidence and repetitive testimony. The down side to this is
that it delays the disposition of individual cases that could be tried in
state courts.

6. How long do I have to file a mesothelioma asbestos lawsuit?
Each state has a statute of limitations (time limits) that governs how long you
have to file a lawsuit. If you do not file your case within that time frame, you
may be barred forever from filing a claim. You should consult with a
mesothelioma attorney to determine what your state?s applicable statute is.
What if I am a smoker?
You can still have a valid claim.
What are some of the symptoms of mesothelioma?
Symptoms vary depending on which type of mesothelioma you have. Pleural
Mesothelioma symptoms might include pain in the chest area, difficulty
breathing, fever, and weight loss. Periotoneal mesothelioma symptoms might
include pain in the stomach area, blood clots, bowel problems, and anemia.
Pericardial Mesothelioma symptoms might include irregular heart beat or
murmurs, fatigue and chest pain. Testicular mesothelioma symptoms would
include swollen scrotum and pain in the testes.

7. How Many People Have Been Exposed to Asbestos?
Some estimates say that over 11 million people have been exposed to
asbestos since the 1930s.

8. Who is at most at risk for developing mesothelioma?
Exposure to asbestos in the work place is the most likely cause of
mesothelioma. Certain jobs are riskier than others. Some high risk
professions and industries include:
Manufacturing
Wheel and Brake Shops
Taconite Plants
Shipyards
Armories
Airports
Breweries
Pipelines
Heating and Construction

9. According to an article published in the Journal of the American
Medical Association (1968), asbestos insulation workers have a high
risk of dying of bronchogenic carcinoma. The study suggested that
asbestos workers that smoked cigarettes had about 92 times the risk
of dying of bronchogenic carcinoma as men who neither worked with
asbestos nor smoked.
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should contact an
attorney as soon as possible. Most asbestos attorneys will offer a free
consultation.