{"id":13347,"date":"2023-04-21T16:49:28","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T22:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=13347"},"modified":"2023-04-21T16:49:29","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T22:49:29","slug":"catalytic-converters-and-asbestos","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/asbestos-blog\/convertidores-cataliticos-y-amianto\/","title":{"rendered":"Catalytic Converters and Asbestos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Asbestos is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-learning-center\/types-of-asbestos\/\">a naturally occurring mineral<\/a> that was once prized for its inherent resilience to heat, electricity, and corrosion. Since asbestos can withstand high temperatures and even act as an insulator, it was used to fabricate and reinforce a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/sources-of-asbestos-exposure\/asbestos-products\/\">automotive parts<\/a>, including some aftermarket catalytic converter components.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Environmental Protection Agency now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-04\/documents\/asbestos_final_rule_faq.pdf\">prohibits the sale of most asbestos products<\/a>, the federal government never ordered companies to recall contaminated car parts. Many older vehicles still contain asbestos materials. Over time, these asbestos-containing materials can degrade and deteriorate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asbestos-containing materials begin to disintegrate, they pose a significant inhalation risk. Car mechanics and automobile enthusiasts who work with or around older vehicles could inadvertently inhale asbestos fiber, a known human carcinogen that can cause serious illnesses up to and including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-symptoms-and-treatment\/asbestos-related-diseases\/malignant-injuries\/\">cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns align_center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column sign-mobile text-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"fs_200 color_red\">!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><strong>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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-injuries\"><strong>asbestos-related diseases<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns background_pampas is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-4 mx-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-background-on-asbestos-and-catalytic-converters\">Background on Asbestos and Catalytic Converters<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Asbestos was once considered a \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-blog\/asbestos-the-miracle-mineral\/\">miracle mineral<\/a>,\u201d renowned for its inherent strength, resilience, and heat-resistant properties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People have mined, manufactured, and traded asbestos for thousands of years. In Ancient Egypt, embalmers would often wrap the bodies of their deceased pharaohs in asbestos-based linen, which protected mummies from rapid decomposition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Industrial Revolution, companies across the United States, Europe, and Australia used asbestos to meet rising demand for affordable, durable housing. For over 100 years, American industry thrived off asbestos, putting the mineral in everything from brake pads to wall paint.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1430\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-1-article-body.jpg\" alt=\"Image Asbestos Catalytic Converters 1 article body\" class=\"wp-image-13350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-1-article-body.jpg 1430w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-1-article-body-540x193.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-1-article-body-768x274.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-1-article-body-18x6.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1430px) 100vw, 1430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Connection Between Asbestos and Catalytic Converters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Automobile manufacturers and automotive parts makers used asbestos-containing materials for a variety of purposes. Every type of asbestos is:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Durable&nbsp;<\/li><li>Heat-resistant<\/li><li>Resilient to corrosion&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since many vehicle parts are subjected to intense mechanical and environmental forces, asbestos was used <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesothelioma.com\/asbestos-exposure\/jobsites\/automobiles\/\">to reinforce components that faced high friction or intense engine heat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1430\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-2-article-body.jpg\" alt=\"Image Asbestos Catalytic Converters 2 article body\" class=\"wp-image-13351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-2-article-body.jpg 1430w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-2-article-body-540x193.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-2-article-body-768x274.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-2-article-body-18x6.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1430px) 100vw, 1430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asbestos was used in a lot of automotive products, including brake pads and even catalytic converters.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Asbestos is frequently found in the following automotive products, especially products that were manufactured before 1980:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Air hoses&nbsp;<\/li><li>Brake pads&nbsp;<\/li><li>Brake linings<\/li><li>Clutches&nbsp;<\/li><li>Clutch linings&nbsp;<\/li><li>Engine parts&nbsp;<\/li><li>Gaskets&nbsp;<\/li><li>Heat seals<\/li><li>Hood liners&nbsp;<\/li><li>Insulating materials&nbsp;<\/li><li>Muffler&nbsp;<\/li><li>Valve rings<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Asbestos was rarely, if ever, used to manufacture catalytic converters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, since catalytic converters are designed to withstand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2012\/10\/121008082951.htm\">high temperatures<\/a>, some automobiles could contain aftermarket asbestos products in or around the catalytic converter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, mechanics and car enthusiasts used asbestos-containing wrap, tape, and cloth to either insulate or reinforce automotive structures. These products could be almost anywhere inside a car but are most commonly found around heat-sensitive components in older vehicles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1430\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-3-article-body.jpg\" alt=\"Image Asbestos Catalytic Converters 3 article body\" class=\"wp-image-13352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-3-article-body.jpg 1430w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-3-article-body-540x193.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-3-article-body-768x274.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-3-article-body-18x6.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1430px) 100vw, 1430px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-4 mx-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-automobiles-and-the-risks-of-asbestos-exposure\">Automobiles and the Risks of Asbestos Exposure&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"mt-0 wp-block-heading\">Mechanics who worked on older vehicles are at a risk of asbestos exposure.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Asbestos is not always dangerous. When asbestos-containing materials are left undisturbed, they pose very little risk to human health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, mechanical and environmental forces can cause asbestos-containing automotive materials to disintegrate over time. When asbestos begins to disintegrate and crumble, it is called \u201cfriable.\u201d Since friable asbestos can spread\u2014both by touch and through the air\u2014it poses a significant inhalation risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anyone who spent a lot of time in a garage or worksite with asbestos auto parts may have been exposed.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Friable asbestos dust is comprised of many microscopic fibers. These asbestos fibers have no scent and are invisible to the naked eye.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asbestos fibers are so small that they can be inhaled and even enter the lungs, causing scarring, inflammation, and cellular abnormalities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block_ward_blog my-4\">       \n        <p class=\"title\">Do You Qualify For Compensation?<\/p>\n        <p class=\"description\">Quickly and easily find out how you were exposed by searching W.A.R.D., the largest asbestos database on the planet.<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/worldwide-asbestos-research-database\/\" class=\"btn\">FREE SEARCH &gt; <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns background_pampas is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-4 mx-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-dangers-of-asbestos-exposure\">The Dangers of Asbestos Exposure&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Asbestos exposure still presents a serious health hazard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dswplaw.com\/mesothelioma-and-asbestos\/\">Common conditions attributed to asbestos exposure<\/a> include but are not limited to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health-cancer.info\/asbestosis\/\"><strong>Asbestosis<\/strong><\/a>, or the scarring of lungs caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Pleural<\/strong> <strong>disease<\/strong>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-symptoms-and-treatment\/asbestos-related-diseases\/non-malignant-injuries\/\">non-malignant lung condition<\/a> that affects the pleural membranes encasing the lungs and chest, making it more difficult to breathe.&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health-diamond.com\/mesothelioma\/\"><strong>Mesothelioma<\/strong><\/a>, an unusually aggressive form of cancer that can affect the tissue surrounding most of the body\u2019s major internal organs. People who inhale asbestos are most likely to be diagnosed with <a href=\"https:\/\/saveheat9.bravejournal.net\/post\/2022\/01\/06\/Not-known-Details-About-Mesothelioma-and-Asbestos-Lawsuits-Just-Great-Lawyers\">mesothelioma<\/a> of the lung.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Different cancers<\/strong>, including lung cancer, ovarian cancer, and even stomach cancer. People who have a history of both cigarette smoking and exposure to asbestos face are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-blog\/synergistic-health-effects-of-asbestos-and-smoking\/\">much more likely to be diagnosed with lung cancer<\/a> than people who have a history of only cigarette smoking or only asbestos exposure.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, even aggressive asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma often present no immediate symptoms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses have latency periods that can exceed 50 years from the first asbestos exposure, many people do not realize that they were exposed to asbestos until they begin experiencing critical respiratory problems later in life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1430\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-4-article-body.jpg\" alt=\"Image Asbestos Catalytic Converters 4 article body\" class=\"wp-image-13353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-4-article-body.jpg 1430w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-4-article-body-540x193.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-4-article-body-768x274.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-4-article-body-18x6.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1430px) 100vw, 1430px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-4 mx-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-second-hand-asbestos-exposure-secondary-asbestos-exposure\">Second-hand asbestos exposure (Secondary Asbestos Exposure)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Even the workers\u2019 families were affected due to secondhand exposure\u2014asbestos fibers are extremely durable and can cling to skin and clothing, traveling great distances with those directly exposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asbestos fibers have no taste or smell, and can be microscopic, so you may not realize you were breathing them.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, many workers\u2019 families and other household members were exposed to asbestos as well, as asbestos was brought home daily in neighborhoods across the U.S. on work-clothing<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is often known as secondary or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-blog\/what-is-second-hand-asbestos-exposure-and-is-it-dangerous\/?highlight=%22second%20hand%22\">second-hand asbestos exposure<\/a> (or domestic \/ household family asbestos exposure). In studies of asbestos disease, 1 in 5 cases of asbestos exposure were caused by secondary asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">But spouses and children can also receive a share of the $30 Billion in asbestos trust compensation if they were exposed to asbestos brought into the house or family vehicle by a worker.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1430\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-article-body.jpg\" alt=\"Image Asbestos Catalytic Converters article body\" class=\"wp-image-13354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-article-body.jpg 1430w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-article-body-540x193.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-article-body-768x274.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Image-Asbestos-Catalytic-Converters-article-body-18x6.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1430px) 100vw, 1430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns background_pampas is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-4 mx-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-costs-of-automotive-asbestos-exposure\">The Costs of Automotive Asbestos Exposure<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Asbestos-related illnesses often exact harsh financial and physical tolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since asbestosis, mesothelioma, and other asbestos diseases many not present any symptoms for decades after the first asbestos exposure, people who are diagnosed with these life-changing conditions often struggle to afford effective medical treatment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with a comprehensive health insurance policy, the costs of mesothelioma treatment can average between $<a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestos.com\/treatment\/expenses\/#:~:text=The%20cost%20of%20mesothelioma%20treatment,mesothelioma%20specialist%20may%20increase%20costs.\">11,000 and $12,000 per month<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mesothelioma patients could also suffer other losses, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Payment for prescription drugs, such as painkillers and chemotherapy pills.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Physical therapy, which is mandatory for many cancer patients.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Lost income from work.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-4 mx-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-a-mesothelioma-lawyer-could-help-you-understand-your-options-after-diagnosis\">How a Mesothelioma Lawyer Could Help You Understand Your Options After Diagnosis&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The physical, financial, and emotional costs of an asbestos illness could seem overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, people with serious asbestos-related conditions, like mesothelioma, could be entitled to significant compensation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns background_pampas is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-4 mx-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-asbestosclaims-law\">AsbestosClaims.Law<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"mt-0 wp-block-heading\">For Justinian C. Lane, getting compensation for asbestos victims is personal.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Justinian&#8217;s grandparents and his father all worked with asbestos in their younger years and died from asbestos-related cancers in their later years.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At the time of each of their deaths, no one in Justinian&#8217;s family knew that they were eligible to file an asbestos lawsuit and to seek compensation from the asbestos trusts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because no one in Justinian&#8217;s family knew their options, they never received any compensation for the death of their loved ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you believe that you or your family member\u2019s injury was related to asbestos exposure, you could be entitled to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-claims\">significant compensation<\/a>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This is money you could use to cover the costs of asbestos removal services, pay for medical treatment, and preemptively protect your physical well-being.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There are also asbestos trusts that offer compensation much more quickly and easily (without filing a lawsuit.)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like help with filing a claim, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/about-us\/contact-us\/\">get in touch<\/a> by email at <a href=\"http:\/\/help@asbestosclaims.law\">help@asbestosclaims.law<\/a>, or call or text us at <a id=\"phone_body_8334272378\" href=\"tel:8334272378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(833) 4-ASBESTOS (427-2378)<\/a> or <a id=\"phone_body_2064559190\" href=\"tel:2064559190\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(206) 455-9190<\/a>. We\u2019ll listen to your story and explain your options. And we never charge for anything unless you receive money in your pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-litigation\">legal claims<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/veterans-disability-claims\">veterans disability<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/social-security-disability\">social security<\/a> and employment protection like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/workers-compensation\">workers compensation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/fela-claims\">FELA<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-claims\/maritime-claims\/\">The Jones Act<\/a> for maritime workers, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-trusts\">asbestos trusts<\/a> that have been set up to compensate those harmed by asbestos without having to file a lawsuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There is no risk or cost to speak with one of our staff about your asbestos litigation. There are no fees unless you receive money.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any additional questions or concerns related to asbestos, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/\">website<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/youtube.com\/channel\/UCZ8k_hDOrgpwHTVwzZHKcmA\">YouTube page<\/a> for videos, infographics and answers to your questions about asbestos, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/blogtag\/health-and-safety\/\">health and safety<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-blog\/im-moving-should-i-get-a-free-asbestos-test\/\">asbestos testing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/blogtag\/asbestos-removal\/\">removing asbestos from your home and building<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-mesothelioma-claims\">legal information<\/a> about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-trusts\/what-are-asbestos-trusts-and-why-do-they-exist\">compensation for asbestos injuries<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing the largest database of asbestos information on the planet.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/worldwide-asbestos-research-database\/\">W.A.R.D<\/a>., which stands for the Worldwide Asbestos Research Database, helps clients to narrow down when and where they may have been exposed, as well as which products may still contain asbestos. 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