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Seeking the Help of A Mesothelioma Lawyer

Asbestos is known to be very hazardous to many employees who work in certain industries and sectors. There are employees at higher risks than others are. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and you work in the construction field, for example, it is best to go see a mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible.

Asbestos

Asbestos was banned in 2000 but “its use was limited in the late 1990s. Asbestos is used today in the manufacturing industry of more than three thousand products (manufacture of brake linings, sheets, textiles, gloves, waterproofing, covers for electrical cables for water heaters -boilers, old water tanks, cardboard, textiles, and water pipes). One of its most common forms of use is in combination with cement, forming fiber cement, widely used in construction. Asbestos fibers have two configurations: serpentine and amphibole. Both types of fibers are dangerous to health. Chrysotile is the serpentine type, which is also known as white asbestos, it forms 95% percent of commercial use asbestos.

Associated Risks

Symptoms of the disease are the same as a cold, severe cough, and weight loss. Mesothelioma is a very silent disease. There is no safe level (of asbestos) and all types of asbestos are carcinogenic. The scientific community agrees that there is no threshold below which there is a reduced risk of having mesothelioma. There is a clear international scientific consensus that affirms that asbestos, whatever its variety (amphibole and chrysotile), is a carcinogenic product for humans, even in small doses.

Industries with the Highest Risk

Mesothelioma is widespread in “many sectors” from corrugated ironworkers, the naval sector, plumbers, welders, professionals who work with tires. Other industries where asbestos and mesothelioma can be an issue are shipyard workers, firefighters, industrial workers, construction workers, and power plant employees.

Health Conditions Related to Exposure

Activity that disturbs asbestos and causes its tiny fibers to float in the air increases the chances of inhaling it and contracting a related disease. There is a history of asbestos exposure at work in 70-80% of mesothelioma cases. Although not all people who are exposed to asbestos develop mesothelioma, ultimately, it is the main risk factor.

Steps to Take

There are few physicians and institutions with experience treating mesothelioma. Going to them is perhaps the most important factor in providing mesothelioma patients with a better life expectancy. Because mesothelioma is a rare disease, many reputable health institutions and physicians have no experience in treating mesothelioma or its difficulties. Some considerations when choosing your doctor include training and credentials, experience in mesothelioma cases (number of patients seen and procedures performed), and how quickly an appointment is offered to you. It is very important that you also seek the help of a mesothelioma lawyer to have the option to sue the company where you worked when you got sick.

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