The most common asbestos exposures happened in the workplace. Many trades, including construction, shipbuilding, working with boilers, working at power plants, and working with railroad engines, involved asbestos exposure. However, many exposures to asbestos occurred at home, not at work. Clothes laundered from work in an asbestos-containing environment, or building materials like asbestos-containing “popcorn” acoustic ceiling spray, have caused exposures that decades later result in asbestos disease. Sometimes a location such as a school or office building can cause an exposure from demolition or damage to old steam pipes or insulation.

It was not until the 1970’s that the government finally recognized the danger of asbestos exposure and began regulating and restricting its use. Before that time, asbestos was commonly used as an insulator and in other building materials, in small appliances including hair dryers, in talc products such as baby powder, and even in some potting soils. It is estimated that over 5000 consumer products existed that contained asbestos, making it very likely that your exposure was as a result of everyday living. Many of these products may still be in use, continuing the danger of exposure.

In most states, families can bring a wrongful death action based on a loved one who has died from asbestos exposure, as long as the lawsuit is filed within the period of time allowed by law. You will, however, receive damages

There still may be some avenues of liability open to you. First, are you absolutely certain that only one manufacturer made the asbestos products you were exposed to? It is more likely that there were multiple manufacturers involved. Second, even though

Not at this time. For you to recover damages for emotional distress for future illness, you have to be suffering from a current illness that may worsen. Being worried about future illness while you are still well does not rise

Asbestos is a health hazard. It is fibrous material used widely for insulation and fireproofing. It is dangerous when the fibers are inhaled and become lodged in the lungs, cause scarring to form and inflammation. This scar tissue reduces the

Although there are the exceptions that "prove the rule", going solo does not make sense in an asbestos lawsuit because the matter is very serious and the amount of money involved is high. Getting a lawyer who specializes in asbestos

Most likely, yes. It is extremely unlikely that your employer was unaware of any asbestos exposure. The dangers of asbestos exposure have been well-documented in the industry for many decades, and most employers that worked significantly with asbestos knew of

There are many possible responsible parties here. As in all cases, the asbestos manufacturer may be partially liable for producing an unreasonably dangerous product. The contractor shares in the liability for releasing the asbestos into the air. Measures should have