{"id":13670,"date":"2023-05-16T16:22:23","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T22:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=13670"},"modified":"2023-11-20T16:34:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T22:34:56","slug":"the-dangers-of-asbestos-exposure-understanding-the-risk","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/asbestos-blog\/los-peligros-de-la-exposicion-al-asbesto-comprension-del-riesgo\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dangers of Asbestos Exposure: Understanding The Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Asbestos is a dangerous, naturally occurring mineral that was once used in just about everything from cement sheets and wall paint to automotive parts and fire-resistant clothes. The mineral is well known for its heat resistance, strength, and resilience. That is one of the key reasons why it took until the mid-1980s for the EPA to greatly limit the use of asbestos to circumstances in which it is deemed nonfriable, such as in cement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, it\u2019s public knowledge that asbestos exposure is dangerous \u2014 the mineral has carcinogenic properties and exposure can lead to a variety of health issues. Nevertheless, even with decades of warnings and research into understanding the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-symptoms-and-treatment\/asbestos-injuries\/malignant-injuries\/\">dangers of asbestos<\/a>, people are still far from understanding the risks of asbestos exposure.<\/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><strong>If you may have been exposed to asbestos, even when you were a child, speak to 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><\/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-diseases-associated-with-asbestos-exposure\">Diseases Associated with 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>Some of the most common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-symptoms-and-treatment\/asbestos-injuries\/non-malignant-injuries\">asbestos-related diseases<\/a> follow:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-blog\/secondary-asbestos-exposure-and-mesothelioma\"><strong>Mesothelioma<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-blog\/why-are-there-so-many-mesothelioma-commercials\/\">Mesothelioma<\/a> is a form of cancer that affects or develops from the mesothelium, which is the thin outer layer covering a person\u2019s internal organs, and mainly impacts the lungs and abdomen. It has been linked directly to asbestos inhalation and ingestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Asbestosis<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Asbestosis is a lung disease that develops as a result of severe or prolonged inhalation of asbestos and does not have a known cure. The condition is progressive, which means that it gets worse and harder to manage over time. Since asbestos-related diseases have a high latency, by the time the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-learning-center\/medical-history-of-asbestos\">disease<\/a> is detected, the condition is usually chronic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pleural plaques<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pleural plaques cause lung tissue to thicken. While the condition is not life-threatening, it is a significant risk factor for the development or acceleration of other, more dangerous respiratory problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Other forms of cancer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-symptoms-and-treatment\/asbestos-symptoms\">Asbestos exposure<\/a> is a known risk factor for the development of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/action\/showCitFormats?doi=10.1080%2F14737140.2020.1745067\">cancer<\/a> in the respiratory and digestive tracts as well as in other areas of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>h2.title-sect4::after {display: none;}.wp-container-48.wp-block-columns {margin-top: -30px !important;\n    margin-bottom: -30px !important;}div#title-box {\n    background: white !important;\n}<\/style>\n\n<div clas=\"col-12  pl-xl-5 pl-4 pb-4\">\n<div class=\"row pt-5 5 px-xl-0 px-lg-3\" id=\"title-box\">\n<section class=\"boxtextnew\" style=\"width:100%\">\n                    <div class=\"col-md-12\">\n                        <table style=\"width: 90%; margin: 0px auto;\">\n                        <tbody>\n                            <tr>\n                                <td style=\"width: 90%; text-align: left;\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"title-sect4\" style=\"margin-top: 12px;font-size: 37px;font-weight: bold;line-height: 39px;margin-bottom: 26px;text-align: center;color: #976e2e !important;font-weight: bold !important;border: none !important;\">Need some answers? \n<\/h2>\n                                    <h4 style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 33px; margin-bottom: 26px; text-align: center;\">No commitment, the info is free.\n\n<\/h4>\n                                <\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                        <\/tbody>\n                        <\/table>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/section>                \n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"sec-call\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"tel:8334272378\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" id=\"phone_body_8334272378\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Call us at (833) 427-2378<\/p>\n                    <\/a>                  \n\t\t<\/div> \n<\/div>\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-the-latency-of-asbestos-related-diseases\">The Latency of Asbestos-related Diseases<\/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 most significant danger posed by asbestos-related diseases is that symptoms have a very long latency period. That means that it typically&nbsp; takes a significant amount of time, roughly up to 30-50 years, before the symptoms of the disease manifest. By the time an individual realizes they are seriously sick, it may be too late to seek medical treatment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additionally, due to the latency, it becomes harder to prove that an illness is a direct result of asbestos exposure, making it difficult to seek compensation to cover medical costs.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the expense of regular screening is a more cost-effective option than the expenses associated with treatment further down the road. Therefore, it is necessary for those working with asbestos, as well as their families and friends who may have been exposed second-hand. to be on the lookout for the development of any concerning symptoms.<\/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-asbestos-causes-cancer-health-researchers-are-learning-how\"><strong>Asbestos causes cancer.<\/strong> Health researchers are learning <em>how<\/em>.<\/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=\"wp-block-heading mt-0\"><strong>Studies show that asbestos fibers embed in the bodily tissue:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Causing scarring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disrupting the body\u2019s defense mechanisms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing formation of free-radicals (electrical charges known to increase the likelihood of cancer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harming DNA that controls cellular growth, potentially leading to the formation of carcinomas (cancerous tumors)<\/li>\n<\/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-symptoms-of-asbestos-exposure\">Symptoms of 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>Ingesting the microscopic fibers that make up asbestos caused these fibers to become lodged in the body, eventually leading to numerous symptoms. Some common symptoms to be on the lookout for are those associated with the respiratory system or the digestive tract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Respiratory symptoms may include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chest pain and\/or tightness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A dry, irritating cough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pleural plaques on C.T. scans or x-rays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fluid inside the lungs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digestive symptoms may include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Abdominal or pelvic pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Severe loss of appetite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unexplained weight loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abdominal swelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rounded or clubbed finger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"boxtextnew\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\">\n    <div class=\"row p-5\">\n        <div class=\"col-md-12\">\n            <table>\n                <tbody>\n                    <tr>\n                        <td>\n                            <h3>&#8220;The overall evidence suggests there is no safe level of asbestos exposure.\u201d<\/h3>\n                            <p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/about-cancer\/causes-prevention\/risk\/substances\/asbestos\/asbestos-fact-sheet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Cancer Institute\n<\/a> (NIH)<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n                        <\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                <\/tbody>\n            <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\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\/05\/Image-Asbestos-The-Risk-article-body.jpg\" alt=\"Image Asbestos The Risk article body\" class=\"wp-image-13672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Image-Asbestos-The-Risk-article-body.jpg 1430w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Image-Asbestos-The-Risk-article-body-540x193.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Image-Asbestos-The-Risk-article-body-768x274.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Image-Asbestos-The-Risk-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-treatment-of-asbestos-related-diseases\">Treatment of Asbestos-related Diseases<\/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>Due to the latency of symptoms, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-symptoms-and-treatment\/asbestos-treatment-types\/\">treatment<\/a> can be both expensive and challenging. By the time a condition is detected and addressed medically, the patient is often at an advanced age, which makes the body more susceptible to weakness and further complications, and the conditions have almost always progressed into later stages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment options for asbestos exposure depends on the specific condition, its progression, and the overall health of the patient.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of treatment methods include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Surgery. <\/strong>Surgery is often the go-to method in the removal of tumors or affected tissue when the condition is in its earliest stages. However, even then, successful surgery depends on the location of the ailment and whether there is any likelihood of the condition spreading and impacting other parts of the body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chemotherapy.<\/strong> Chemotherapy involves injecting the patient with a targeted cocktail of medications, such as cisplatin and pemetrexed, to target and kill cancer cells. This is an option for patients whose age isn\u2019t too advanced as chemotherapy typically suppresses the immune system and could lead to secondary infection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Radiation therapy<\/strong>. This form of therapy targets cancer cells using radiation&nbsp; to degrade or destroy the tumors. Radiation therapy can be used as the primary treatment if a type of cancer is localized and not too advanced, as a precursor for surgery to shrink cancer tumors, after surgery to remove any remaining cancer cells, in conjunction with chemotherapy for greater effect, or to simply reduce symptoms to make the patient more comfortable if their cancer is too advanced for further treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tumor treating fields<\/strong>. T.T.F.s involve the usage of alternating electrical fields to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and these are often used in conjunction with other treatment methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Virotherapy<\/strong>. Virotherapy involves introducing viruses and pathogens developed to target cancer cells and supplement the immune system. The challenge with this method (aside from its high cost) is that it requires extensive screening to guarantee that the virus doesn\u2019t affect anything other than the cancer it\u2019s targeting. The treatment is also still primarily experimental.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gene therapy<\/strong>. Gene therapy is also an experimental treatment that involves introducing aggressive anti-cancer cells into the patient\u2019s body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Experimental medications<\/strong>. With the increased media focus on asbestos exposure, pharmaceutical companies are taking notice and developing medications for asbestos-related conditions. Opdivo and Yervoy are two such experimental drugs that are still pending FDA approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"boxtextnew\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\">\n    <div class=\"row p-5\">\n        <div class=\"col-md-12\">\n            <table>\n                <tbody>\n                    <tr>\n                        <td>\n                            <h3>\u201cGenerally, those who develop asbestos-related diseases show no signs of illness for a long time after exposure.\u201d<\/h3>\n                            <p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/about-cancer\/causes-prevention\/risk\/substances\/asbestos\/asbestos-fact-sheet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Cancer Institute\n<\/a> (NIH)<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n                        <\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                <\/tbody>\n            <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\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-smoking-asbestos-exposure-and-synergy\">Smoking, Asbestos Exposure, and Synergy<\/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>Data shows that smokers are 10% more susceptible to developing lung cancer while asbestos exposure makes an individual 5% more susceptible to developing lung cancer. However, both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-symptoms-and-treatment\/asbest\">smoking<\/a> and asbestos exposure have a synergistic effect which increases the chances of developing cancer by up to 50%. Anyone who is in direct contact with asbestos should consider quitting smoking or taking extreme precautions to limit asbestos exposure.<\/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-second-hand-and-tertiary-exposure\">Second-hand and Tertiary 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>Second-hand and third-hand or tertiary exposure is yet another risk that one must consider.&nbsp; In one study, data showed that 1 in 5 cases were caused by second-hand exposure. This occurs when an individual who is exposed firsthand inadvertently brings asbestos fibers into their environment \u2013 usually into their home. For instance, asbestos workers could bring asbestos dust in their clothes, which would increase the likelihood of their families also being exposed.<\/p>\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-the-bottom-line-asbestos-exposure-is-dangerous\">The Bottom Line: Asbestos exposure is dangerous<\/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=\"wp-block-heading mt-0\">If you believe you were exposed to asbestos, speak to a healthcare professional about medical tests for asbestos scarring and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-symptoms-and-treatment\/asbestos-related-diseases\/asbestos-related-diseases-data\/\">asbestos-related diseases<\/a>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The consequences of asbestos exposure are extensive, especially when one considers the amplified risks associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-blog\/six-facts-for-smokers-who-worked-around-asbestos\">smoking<\/a> and exposure. Symptom latency also makes it very difficult to detect asbestos-related diseases before they are well-progressed and can make it hard to get compensation for asbestos injuries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is why it\u2019s important for those who work with asbestos to periodically screen for asbestos-related conditions. It\u2019s also important to work with a competent and experienced asbestos lawyer if seeking legal action. The team at <a href=\"http:\/\/asbestosclaims.law\">AsbestosClaims.law<\/a> can help ensure those who\u2019ve been injured receive the funds they deserve to cover medical expenses and live as comfortably as possible during such a difficult time.<\/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=\"wp-block-heading mt-0\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><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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