Have You Been Exposed to Toxic Asbestos in Pennsylvania?
You May Have Rights
Asbestos, a toxic material that was used for decades in a variety of building materials and other consumer products, has been shown to cause life-threatening cancers and respiratory diseases. Mesothelioma, a deadly form of cancer that affects the lining of the body's internal organs and asbestosis, a non-cancerous condition that affects the lungs and results in shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, as well as numerous types of lung cancer are caused by exposure to asbestos.
Workers in the construction, automobile repair, and mining industries across Pennsylvania who have been directly exposed to asbestos for many years on the job are most at risk of developing these deadly diseases.
If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos anywhere in Pennsylvania either at work or at home, you may have important legal rights. The dedicated personal injury attorneys at the Pennsylvania Asbestos Legal Network are experienced at handling asbestos-related claims. Contact us today for a free consultation about your potential asbestos case.
Have I Been Exposed to Asbestos at Work?
Workers in the construction, automobile repair, and asbestos mining industries face an increased risk of developing mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Prolonged exposure to asbestos over many years has been shown to result in these life-threatening diseases. In some cases, the spouses and children of exposed workers have been injured after being exposed to clothing, tools, and other items carrying asbestos fibers that have been brought home from the worksite. LEARN MORE
What Kinds of Products May Contain Asbestos?
Asbestos was used for many years in the production of hundreds of commonly used construction materials and other consumer products. The substance was used in many types of insulation, vinyl flooring, automobile brake shoes and pads, and other consumer products. Prolonged exposure to these materials and others containing asbestos may lead to mesothelioma, lung cancer, and/or asbestosis. LEARN MORE
Which Diseases Are Caused by Asbestos Exposure?
Exposure to asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma, a rare but deadly form of cancer that affects the lining of internal organs, including the lungs. The material is also a cause of deadly lung cancer and asbestosis, which is chronic inflammation of the lungs resulting in difficulty breathing, particularly during exercise or physical exertion. LEARN MORE
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