Asbestos lawyers generally represent clients who have contracted a serious illness due to asbestos exposure.
Asbestos became a popular building and manufacturing component in the 1800’s because of it’s insulating and flame resistant properties. By the mid 1900’s health officials confirmed that exposure to asbestos could cause severe illnesses including malignant lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.
If you or any one you know has developed symptoms associated with asbestos exposure (see below) first contact your physician, then contact an asbestos lawyer.
Symptoms of Asbestos Exposure
- shortness of breath
- persistent, mucus producing cough
- tightness in chest
- loss of appetite
- dry, crackling sound when inhaling