Asbestos Exposure / Mesothelioma

Pennsylvania Asbestos Exposure Lawyers - Mesothelioma ClaimsMesothelioma is a rare, but serious, cancer that normally occurs in the lungs and is conclusively linked to exposure to asbestos fibers. This exposure to asbestos typically occurs in the workplace, and the disease has an extended 'latency period' meaning that symptoms can take between 20-40 years to appear. Because of the long latency period of the disease, patients often cannot remember when or where the asbestos exposure occurred. An experienced asbestos attorney can help identify at-risk workplaces, known asbestos sites, and companies / manufacturers known for asbestos usage.

The following occupations present the highest risk for workers exposed to asbestos fibers:

• Construction workers handling or installing insulation.
• Miners
• Auto Mechanics
• Roofers
• Factory Workers
• Electricians
• Ship builders
• Railroad workers
• Gas mask manufacturers

The following is a general list provided by the Environmental Protection Agency intended to show the types of materials containing asbestos. It does not include all products containing asbestos.

• Cement Pipes
• Elevator Brake Shoes
• Cement Wallboard
• HVAC Duct Insulation
• Cement Siding Boiler Insulation
• Asphalt Floor Tile
• Breaching Insulation
• Vinyl Floor Tile Ductwork
• Flexible Fabric Connections
• Vinyl Sheet Flooring
• Cooling Towers
• Flooring
• Backing Pipe Insulation (corrugated air-cell, block, etc.)
• Construction Mastics (floor tile, carpet, ceiling tile, etc.)
• Heating and Electrical Ducts
• Acoustical Plaster
• Electrical Panel Partitions
• Decorative Plaster
• Electrical Cloth
• Textured Paints/Coatings
• Electric Wiring Insulation
• Ceiling Tiles and Lay-in Panels
• Chalkboards
• Spray-Applied Insulation
• Roofing Shingles
• Blown-in Insulation
• Roofing Felt
• Fireproofing Materials
• Base Flashing
• Taping Compounds (thermal)
• Thermal Paper Products
• Packing Materials (for wall/floor penetrations)
• Fire Doors
• High Temperature Gaskets
• Caulking/Putties
• Laboratory Hoods/Table Tops
• Adhesives
• Laboratory Gloves
• Wallboard
• Fire Blankets
• Joint Compounds
• Fire Curtains
• Vinyl Wall Coverings
• Elevator Equipment Panels
• Spackling Compounds

Companies and asbestos manufacturers knew of the severe health risks posed by asbestos, but they continued to expose workers and failed to implement safety regulations that may have protected employees. Ignoring the deadly risks associated with asbestos exposure, companies opted not to use known alternatives and instead continued to recklessly use asbestos through the 1980s. Consequently, workers and families throughout the United States have unnecessarily and tragically suffered from asbestos exposure.

If you worked in a high-risk industry and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, or you have lost someone to an asbestos-related illness, it is your right to seek compensation from those responsible for your situation. The experienced mesothelioma lawyers of Munley, Munley & Cartwright can successfully represent your family against the giant asbestos companies. Contact us today for a free case evaluation. 877-421-9173