Despite a decline in asbestos use, thousands continue to be diagnosed with mesothelioma each year due to long latency periods of asbestos-related diseases and continued exposure in certain professions, particularly construction. From 1999 to 2015, there were 45,221 deaths linked to malignant mesothelioma, highlighting the persistent risk. Legal options are available for victims seeking compensation, but timely action is crucial due to legal limitations.

1. Asbestos& Mesothelioma:
TheRelentlessKillers
Asbestos use is dropping, so why are thousands still
dying of mesotheliomaevery year?
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December 2017

2. AtGori Julian& Associates, P.C., we
understandjusthow frightening a
mesotheliomadiagnosis canbe, which is
onereasonwhywearecommittedto
providinguseful informationaboutthis
deadlydiseasetoourclients andthepublic
atlarge.
So, if youareinterested inlearning more
aboutwhypeople arestill being diagnosed
withmesotheliomaeven thoughthereis
supposedly less asbestos being usedtoday,
weencourageyoutoreadon.

3. Surprise! Lawmakers
still haven’t completely
banned asbestos.
And even though asbestos use
has lessened since 1970s,
thousands of individuals are
diagnosed with asbestos-related
medical conditions such as
mesothelioma every year.

4. In fact, from 1999 to 2015, there were an
alarming 45,221 deaths linked to malignant
mesothelioma — with 5 percent more
deaths in 2015 than 1999.*
So if asbestos use is dropping, why does
the number of mesothelioma deaths
remain high?
Source: Malignant Mesothelioma Mortality – United States, 1999-2015,Report
published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC),March 3, 2017.

5. The Answer: Asbestos-
Related Diseases May
Not Appear For Decades
Sadly, asbestos-related medical conditions can take
years to develop, which is why many of today’s
mesothelioma victims are older individuals who were
exposed to asbestos when they were younger.

6. Mesothelioma Deaths Broken Down By Age*
Source: Malignant Mesothelioma Mortality – United States, 1999-2015,Report
published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC),March 3, 2017.
36,366 deaths – 65 and older
138 deaths – 34 and younger
8,717 deaths – 35-64

7. Are Certain Individuals More At Risk?
Yes, if you have ever worked in one of these professions in the
past, you may be at risk of developing mesotheliomadue to
asbestos exposure on the job.
• Construction worker
• Auto mechanic
• Electrician
• Plumber
• U.S. Navy personnel
• Coast Guard personnel
• Shipbuilder
• Shipyard worker

8. Even today, asbestos continues to be a
problem for certain professions —
particularly construction workers.
In fact, an estimated 1.3 million
construction and general industry
workers continue to be exposed to
asbestos.*
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Agency for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registration, ATSDR Case Studies in Environmental Medicine – Asbestos Toxicity,
31, https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/asbestos_2014/docs/asbestos.pdf (January 2014)

9. So Why Are
Construction Workers
Still At Risk?
Because asbestos can still be found in many homes
— meaning it can be released during home projects
such as a remodeling or renovation.

10. Common Places Where
You Can Still Find
Asbestos In The Home
• Ceiling tiles
• Floor tiles
• Roof shingles
• Wall and ceiling
patching
compounds
• Insulation around hot
water and steam pipes
• Siding/cement shingles
• Caulking and joint
compounds

11. Women Are Also At Risk Due To
Secondary Asbestos Exposure
Secondary exposure occurs when
workers in certain industries —
including construction — bring
asbestos fibers home from work in
their clothes and hair, thereby
exposing family members to
asbestos.

12. There Are Legal Options
Available For
Mesothelioma Victims
Depending on your circumstances, your legal options may
include one or more of the following:
1. A lawsuit againstthe party responsible for your asbestos exposure
2. A claim againstan asbestos bankruptcy trust
3. A claim for veterans benefits

13. Time May
Be Running
Out — So
You Need
To Act Fast
The law limits the
amount of time you
have to seek
compensation for
your injury or illness,
so you cannot afford
to wait.

14. We hope these slides provide you with some useful
information.But if you would like to learn more about
asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, please visit our
website and read our recently publishedwhite paper titled,
“Asbestos: The Relentless Killer”.
In it, we discuss in detail the issues addressed in this
presentationas well as other important asbestos-related
matters.
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All Rights Reserved.
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