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Many people that worked in construction or any industrial job before the mid-1980s had occupational exposure to asbestos, a group of fibrous minerals used in buildings and industries of all kinds. Asbestos was banned because it causes disease, including cancer. With regular or intense exposure (like floating insulation particles), asbestos causes diseases, including mesothelioma and other types of cancer. But asbestos compensation funds will pay people with second-hand asbestos disease to help with medical bills and other costs. Without having to file a lawsuit. |
BILLIONS of dollars in asbestos compensation are UNCLAIMED, because people don’t know they can qualify.
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Can Minor Occasional Second-hand Asbestos Exposure be Dangerous?
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U.S. Veterans can qualify for a variety of compensation for the asbestos claims:Veterans Disability ClaimsThe VA offers for service members who became susceptible to a disease caused by their exposure to asbestos while serving the country. There is no need for causal proof of asbestos exposure for any related illnesses or conditions. Instead, the VA assumes that certain illnesses are caused by asbestos exposure if the veteran served in particular situations or in high-risk occupations. Asbestos Trusts (Asbestos Compensation Funds)Veterans can also qualify for other claims, such as the asbestos trust and mesothelioma cancer claims. The asbestos trust is a compensation avenue provided by asbestos companies or industries to veterans for the injuries developed from exposure. In fatal cases, families of veterans affected by asbestos exposure can also receive money from trusts for the death of their loved one. Survivor Benefits for Veterans’ FamiliesIn fatal cases, families of veterans affected by asbestos exposure can receive survivor benefits from the VA and trusts provided by the asbestos industry.
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Did you know?
- People with asbestos exposure can recover money without filing a lawsuit.
- You may have multiple asbestos claims (and be entitled to compensation checks from multiple companies) even though you were exposed to asbestos in only one worksite.
- In 2018, the Supreme Court ruled that second-hand asbestos exposure is real, and that people injured by it can recover money from the asbestos industry?
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“It has been repeatedly and consistently demonstrated in the medical and scientific literature that family members exposed to asbestos dust from laundering a worker’s clothing have a significantly increased risk of developing mesothelioma.” -U.S. Supreme Court, 2018. Air and Liquid Systems Corp. v. DeVries, 139 S. Ct. 986, 586 U.S., 203 L. Ed. 2d 373 (2019). |
What exactly is Asbestos and why is it dangerous?Asbestos is a mineral, a rock that comes from the ground. Asbestos was used in thousands of products, buildings and vehicles because of its durability.
Asbestos also resists ELECTRICITY and SOUND, and is used as an insulator for heat, wire, and acoustics.
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How long do asbestos diseases take to appear?Asbestos fibers can become embedded in your lungs, stomach or other parts of your body. Asbestos fibers are durable, and over time they cause damage and scarring that leads to asbestos-related illnesses, including cancer. |
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The health risks of asbestos exposure can include: |
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Cancer of the mesothelium, the thin layer of tissue surrounding the body’s organs. Caused almost exclusively by asbestos exposure. |
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Cancer of the larynx – section of the throat called the voicebox. |
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A chronic lung disease associated with asbestos exposure. |
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) |
Atelectasis Collapsed lung |
Pleural effusion Collection of fluid around the lungs |
Pericardial effusion Collection of fluid around the heart |
! | “Generally, those who develop asbestos-related diseases show no signs of illness for a long time after exposure.” |
If you believe you have been exposed to asbestos in the past, or if you have symptoms of an asbestos-related illness, contact a healthcare professional.
Treating asbestos-related illnesses can involve expensive hospital bills and medications, as well as lost wages and limitations in your lifestyle. But compensation is available for spouses, household members and others with illnesses affected by their secondary exposure to asbestos.7 Speak to an experienced asbestos attorney to understand your options.
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2.- Klebe, S., Leigh, J., Henderson, D.W. and Nurminen, M., 2020. Asbestos, smoking and lung cancer: an update. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(1), p.258.
3.- Klebe, S., Leigh, J., Henderson, D.W. and Nurminen, M., 2020. Asbestos, smoking and lung cancer: an update. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(1), p.258.
4.- Lanphear, B.P. and Buncher, C.R., 1992. Latent period for malignant mesothelioma of occupational origin. JOM, 34(7), pp.718-721.
5.- Pierce, J.S., McKinley, M.A., Paustenbach, D.J. and Finley, B.L., 2008. An evaluation of reported no-effect chrysotile asbestos exposures for lung cancer and mesothelioma. Critical Reviews in toxicology, 38(3), pp.191-214.
6.- National Cancer Institute (NIH), Asbestos Fact Sheet.
7.- Take-Home Toxin: Following Kesner’s Lead and Creating a Consistent Framework for Determining Duty toward Victims of Secondary Asbestos Exposure, Kelly, B., 2017., Md. L. Rev., 77, p.1166. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations put companies on notice about dangers of asbestos.