Who is at Risk?

People with certain occupations are considered at higher risk for developing mesothelioma than others:

Construction Workers
Janitors
Plumbers
Electricians
Firefighters
Mechanics
Insulator Installers
Telephone Repair Workers
Maintenance Personnel

Asbestos was so prevalent in the United States at one point that almost everyone has had some contact with asbestos. However, most mesothelioma victims are exposed to asbestos over a prolonged period of time. This level of exposure does not have to be very high. Medical professionals now know many victims developed mesothelioma through secondary exposure, known as paraoccupational asbestos exposure. This means that a person who had regular contact with an asbestos worker can be exposed to the lethal fibers by inhaling the residual particles stuck to the asbestos worker's clothing. In other words, the child or spouse of an asbestos worker is also at heightened risk for mesothelioma.

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, contact a mesothelioma attorney at our firm today. We can review your case and discuss your legal options.

Mesothelioma diagnosis is a life-changing event with serious health and legal implications. The first thing on one’s mind when battling a life-threatening illness may not be a lawsuit, but the cold truth is that mesothelioma patients have a serious disease that, in most cases, could have been prevented. Companies that produced asbestos products, or whose employees regularly worked around asbestos, were often aware of the risks their employees were unknowingly taking every day. These negligent actions have led to the proliferation of thousands of cases of asbestos disease including asbestosis and mesothelioma.

Seeking legal assistance from a qualified asbestos attorney may help you get the compensation you need for yourself and your family. An experienced attorney with an understanding of the asbestos industry can help hold negligent parties responsible to recover financial damages. Please fill out the form below or click here to contact a mesothelioma attorney.