Dangers of Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is a naturally occurring bundle of fibers used for insulation and other heat resistance products. Unfortunately, when asbestos is moved or otherwise disturbed, particles detach. When these particles are inhaled, serious health problems can occur, sometimes many years after exposure.
Asbestos inhalation can lead to a number of potentially lethal health problems, including:
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Although anyone may be exposed to asbestos in his or her lifetime, the people who become ill are most commonly those exposed to asbestos through their employment. Millions of workers have been inhaling asbestos throughout their daily work days without seeing any immediate negative effects. Unfortunately, the longer and the heavier the exposure, the more likely that health issues will arise at some point in the future -- even up to forty or fifty years later. This does not just affect the worker, as there is some indication that heavy asbestos exposure can also make family members sick via particles on the worker's skin and clothing.
The workers most in danger of asbestos related disease, such as mesothelioma, are those employed in the shipping, construction or railroad industries. Asbestos is most commonly used in the production of:
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Doran & Murphy has proven its legal skill by representing railway and other workers exposed to asbestos. Unfortunately, there is no short supply of people injured by the long-term effects of asbestos inhalation. We are prepared to use our experience to support you and your family through this troubling time.
Further Reading on the Effects of Asbestos Inhalation
- www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/help.html#info
- www.cdc.gov/Niosh/topics/asbestos
- www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=FEDERAL_REGISTER&p_id=13404
- www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/asbestos
