Asbestos Exposure

Until a few decades ago, asbestos was a widely used material in construction. Industrial furnaces, insulation, a specific type of cement, floor tiles and ceiling tiles just to name a few all commonly contained asbestos. Naturally occurring, asbestos is a fibrous substance in certain types of rock. While asbestos does have many advantages as a building and insulating material, its strength and durability for instance, exposure can cause harm. If another's negligence resulted in asbestos exposure and you are now experiencing health problems as a result, the asbestos attorneys at Anapol Schwartz can help. We have experience with these types of cases and will work diligently to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.

How Does Asbestos Exposure Occur?

Simply being in a building with materials that contain asbestos will often not result in asbestos exposure. Problems occur when asbestos fibers become airborne. An unprotected individual can inhale the asbestos particles in the air. When they enter the lungs, they can cause a number of health issues.

Sources of Asbestos Exposure

Today, there are stringent rules regarding the handling of products made with asbestos, and construction industry professionals rarely use the material in new building projects. In the past, asbestos exposure could occur in a variety of situations. Just a few of them include these:

• Workers may have sprayed asbestos if they were using it as an insulating material.
• Workers involved in renovation, repair or demolition projects may have broken materials containing asbestos, such as floor tiles, causing it to enter the air.
• Individuals who worked around airborne asbestos may have tracked it into their homes on their work clothes and shoes and exposed their families to the substance.

Health Risks and Asbestos Exposure

People who know or suspect they suffered asbestos exposure are naturally worried about whether they will develop health problems as a result. While there is no fool-proof way to predict this, there are several factors that can help determine an individual's risk. Longer periods of exposure, exposure to high concentrations of asbestos and a high frequency of exposure are all associated with a greater risk of health problems.

Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma

Asbestos exposure can cause a variety of health problems, including scarring of lung tissue that typically results in breathing difficulties. Perhaps the most serious consequence of asbestos exposure, however, is mesothelioma. This rare cancer usually affects the lining of the lungs, but can also develop in the abdominal lining or the sac surrounding the heart. If you have mesothelioma, you may be able eligible to file a lawsuit against the party responsible for your asbestos exposure. The attorneys at Anapol Schwartz have experience handling mesothelioma lawsuits, and our firm provides free case evaluations to all prospective clients. Contact us to find out whether we can help you collect damages for your injuries and losses.

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