Understanding the Risks of Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral prized for its strength and resistance to heat and water damage. It was used in thousands of products, from construction materials to automotive parts.
Many American workers unknowingly encountered asbestos in the workplace throughout much of the 20th century, with countless industries incorporating this hazardous material into their products.
Shockingly, asbestos is still not banned in the U.S., and exposure continues to this day.
While most asbestos exposure happens on the job, people can also come into contact with asbestos in older homes, schools, and buildings. Many veterans were exposed during military service.
Asbestos fibers are microscopic and can be easily inhaled when products containing the material are disturbed. After 10-50 years, the damage these fibers cause can lead to mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer.
Unfortunately, the health risks of asbestos were well known to manufacturers, but they hid this information from the public for decades to continue profiting.
Who’s at Risk?
Because so many products and industries used asbestos, a wide range of roles may be at risk of exposure, including:
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Auto Mechanics
- Boilermakers
- Bricklayers
- Carpenters
- Coal Miners
- Construction Workers
- Electricians
- Firefighters
- Insulators
- Iron Workers
- Machinists
- HVAC Technicians
- Oil Refinery Workers
- Painters
- Paper Mill Workers
- Phone Company Workers
- Pipefitters
- Plasterers and Drywall Finishers
- Plumbers
- Power Plant Workers
- Railroad Workers
- Roofers
- Shipbuilders
- Ship Scrappers
- Steel Workers
- Tile Setters
- U.S. Air Force Veterans
- U.S. Army Veterans
- U.S. Coast Guard Veterans
- U.S. Marine Corps Veterans
- U.S. Navy Veterans
Sadly, anyone who worked with asbestos on the job may have brought the toxic mineral home with them on their uniforms or belongings, potentially putting their loved ones at risk of exposure.
Not Sure How You Were Exposed?
If you or a loved one has mesothelioma, you were likely exposed to asbestos, even if you don’t remember how. When you work with Bauta & Associates, we can figure it out and find the evidence for you.
Our team has decades of experience handling these cases and has assembled databases of evidence we can utilize.
Jose moved from Mexico City to Los Angeles to work as a roofer. However, exposure to asbestos at his job led to a mesothelioma diagnosis decades later. Jose and his wife Alicia were able to find a mesothelioma law firm with Spanish-speaking staff, giving them the confidence to move forward with a lawsuit against the companies responsible for his illness.
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How We Can Help
If you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos and has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another related illness, Bauta & Associates is here to help.
Our experienced team will work to investigate where and how you were exposed, hold the responsible companies accountable, and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Contact us today for a free case review to learn more about your rights and options.
