Asbestos Network is an informational resource intended for the victims of asbestos exposure as well as their family members and loved ones. Veterans & Asbestos : Are you a veteran who has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease? Learn more about how asbestos was used in the United States military, what resources are available for veterans, and what options you have when fighting for the justice you deserve.
High Risk Occupations : There are many blue collar trades at risk for developing asbestos-related diseases due to exposure in the workplace. See our list of high-risk occupations to understand why workers are some of those most affected by asbestos exposure. Worker Safety : This section of our website explores the ways in which workers are exposed to asbestos at work.
High Risk Occupations : There are many blue collar trades at risk for developing asbestos-related diseases due to exposure in the workplace. See our list of high-risk occupations to understand why workers are some of those most affected by asbestos exposure. Worker Safety : This section of our website explores the ways in which workers are exposed to asbestos at work.
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While asbestos is no longer used today due to the health risks, workers may still face exposure from asbestos that has not been properly removed and disposed of. Workers in the following types of industries were often exposed to asbestos: mining, insulation, shipbuilding, pipe fitting, plumbing, power generation, construction, textiles, auto repair, railroads, and appliance repair.
The asbestos attorneys at Brayton Purcell, L.L.P., have protected the legal rights of asbestos victims, including injured workers and their families, for more than 30 years. We seek damages for pain, suffering, loss of wages and medical expenses. We also pursue compensation for families who have lost a loved one due to asbestos exposure.
Asbestos is the generic name for six naturally occurring minerals that have been used in commercial products for their strength, flexibility, low electrical conductivity, and resistance to heat and chemicals. It is composed of silicon, oxygen, hydrogen, and various metals. Asbestos can be divided into two basic groups, serpentine, and amphibole, which differ in their physical characteristics.
Asbestos exposure at a job site is a major health problem. Your chance of getting an asbestos-related disease depends on certain conditions called risk factors. The first risk factor is how much asbestos was in the air you breathed, or the "concentration." The second risk factor is the cumulative length of all exposures or "duration."
Asbestos exposure can cause serious diseases, including mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer. If you breathe asbestos fibers into your lungs, some of the fibers will be deposited in the air passages and on the cells that make up your lungs. Some fibers remain trapped in the lungs, causing severe respiratory damage.
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