Inhaling fibres and dust from asbestos can result in the development of serious and often fatal diseases. Prior to the mid 1970’s, asbestos was widely used in various products and especially in the construction industry. But, since at least 1965, it’s been well known that exposure to even small amounts can cause lung cancer.
If you or a loved one has been exposed to the hazards of asbestos, you are probably eligible for asbestos compensation. If you’ve been diagnosed with any of the following diseases, you should contact an experienced attorney and discuss your case with them. You generally don’t even need any money, the attorney will take their fees out of your settlement.
There are four diseases that are directly related to asbestos exposure. Pleural thickening affects the lining inside the lungs and can cause respiratory distress. Asbestosis is a scarring or fibrosis in the lungs that results in difficulty breathing and coughing.
If you’ve been exposed to asbestos, you have an increased risk of developing lung cancer. But, asbestos itself can cause lung cancer. Mesothelioma is a cancer that occurs in the lining of the lungs or in the stomach. It is a fatal type of cancer for which there isn’t any treatment.
Because the use of asbestos was so widely spread, you didn’t have to work directly with the material to suffer from problems of exposure. It was found in many different industries and since it was often used in aprons, cloth and yarn, it was even present in many homes.
Today, there are thousands of new cases of diseases resulting from asbestos exposure being diagnosed each year. And, most of these people are demanding the asbestos compensation that they so duly deserve for all the pain and suffering they’ve been subjected to.
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