{"id":11705,"date":"2022-10-27T10:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T10:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/?post_type=blog&p=11705"},"modified":"2023-02-13T22:02:47","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T22:02:47","slug":"asbestos-lawyer-houston","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/asbestos-blog\/abogado-asbesto-houston\/","title":{"rendered":"Asbestos Lawyer: Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Houston, Texas has many sources of potential asbestos exposure, including some of the city\u2019s older water mains.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Learn about where asbestos exposure occurs in Houston and what to do about it.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The people of Houston, Texas, could be at risk of asbestos exposure. In 2012, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO<\/a>) confirmed that workers in Houston came into contact with the toxin while repairing the city\u2019s water mains<\/a> the year before \u2013 a classic example of how asbestos could still be lurking in the city\u2019s infrastructure.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until the 1970s, asbestos continued to be used<\/a> in many common building materials such as insulation, roofing and ceiling tiles. Construction and factory workers were commonly exposed. The microscopic fibers are difficult to see and have no odor or taste, making asbestos practically invisible until symptoms arise. These symptoms can include chest pain, shortness of breath and wheezing. Eventually, mesothelioma<\/a>, lung and other cancers are common. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you may have been exposed to asbestos, speak with your healthcare provider about tests and screening to help detect the presence of asbestos fibers and <\/strong>asbestos-related damage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Asbestos exposure is still a problem (including in Houston, TX).<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It wasn\u2019t until 1989 that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was successful in heavily regulating the toxin. Because, for years, the federal government did not officially recognize deaths related to asbestos<\/a>, sadly, many cases went untreated or misdiagnosed. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG<\/a>), there have been roughly 1000 deaths annually in Texas<\/a> as late as from 2015 to 2020. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Houston History<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Founded in 1837, Houston served as the capital of the Republic of Texas and was a major hub for transportation and other services. Now home to over 2 million people, Houston is the largest city in the southern state. A sprawling metropolis, it\u2019s home to many manufacturing, goods, and energy companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Houston, we have a problem\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHouston we have a problem\u201d is a phrase that is often quoted in movies and in television. This is because Houston is home to the iconic Space Center Houston<\/a> and NASA mission control for the Apollo moon landings<\/a>. Now a museum filled with over 400 space artifacts such as moon rocks, space samples, and lunar vehicles, it is truly an experience that is out of this world. No wonder Houston has the nickname \u201cSpace City\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Space City is also a lot of fun.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

 Houston\u2019s raging nightlife<\/a> is one that attracts thousands of tourists each year, too. With an extensive collection of unique restaurants, clubs, and theaters, it provides a variety of different must-see experiences. The city is also home to the rodeo roots of country and the smooth jazz scene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With so much to do and see in the city, it\u2019s no wonder thousands of tourists schedule a visit each year. Unfortunately, for both those visiting as well as Houston\u2019s residents, fun and festivities mask a frightening asbestos underbelly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Houston Asbestos Resources<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Scientists began to realize the dangers of asbestos<\/a> in the 1920s. However, it was not until the late-\u201880s that its deadly effects became public knowledge. And despite what many may think, asbestos is still not entirely banned in the U.S. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asbestos still in many products and buildings constructed before the mid-1980s.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Only when environmental laws were passed in the mid-\u201870s, did it begin to be replaced with other materials. In some sectors, it\u2019s still used. Lingering asbestos<\/a> continues to cause illness and fatalities, and in Houston from 1974-2020 there were 525 asbestos exposure-related deaths alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with many federal and state resources such as EPA.gov, OSHA.gov, and DSHS.Texas.gov<\/a>, the city of Houston has companies that offer asbestos removal and cleanup services. The University of Houston has a licensed asbestos safety program<\/a> that provides the guidance and training needed to recognize exposure and its potential hazards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home to the Texas Medical Center<\/a>, Houston hails the world\u2019s largest cancer treatment facility. With over 160,000 visitors each day, the center houses some of the brightest minds in medicine as well as some of the most specialized treatments for mesothelioma<\/a>. If you believe you have been exposed to asbestos<\/a>, it is best to speak to your doctor about next steps. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Houston\u2019s Industries carry a high-risk of asbestos exposure.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Due to the major energy and refinery companies located in Texas, and more specifically in Houston, exposure to asbestos has been fairly common. Asbestos-ladened materials were because of their heat resistance. The cost of use and its reliability also helped the mineral grow in popularity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asbestos fibers cause significant health problems, including cancer.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, when aging materials degrade and break down, asbestos particles are released into the air and can be breathed unknowingly. Attaching itself easily to clothing, the toxin not only impacts workers in the field, but their loved ones<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do You Qualify For Compensation?<\/p>\n

Quickly and easily find out how you were exposed by searching W.A.R.D., the largest asbestos database on the planet.<\/p>\n FREE SEARCH > <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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It wasn\u2019t just plant workers that would be exposed to asbestos, either. Automotive, shipyard, and construction workers have all historically been at risk. Roofing, insulation, and automotive parts such as brake pads and car liners all contained asbestos at one point, and many of these goods still do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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