Mining, Construction, Auto Repair Among Most Common Asbestos Industries in Pennsylvania
Most people in Pennsylvania are exposed to toxic asbestos on the job. Working with asbestos products, cleaning or repairing machines used to manufacture asbestos products, or disposing of the hazardous material can result in cancerous mesothelioma or asbestosis. People afflicted with asbestos-related diseases most often have had prolonged exposure to asbestos over many years, but in some cases, shorter exposure or second-hand contact with asbestos has lead to life-threatening injuries. For example, the spouses and children of exposed workers have been exposed to asbestos after coming into contact with contaminated clothing or tools the worker brought home.
It is also important to note that symptoms of asbestos-related diseases may not appear for decades. The latency period for asbestosis is 10 to 20 years, while mesothelioma symptoms may not appear for between 20 and 40 years. Lung cancer may also go undetected for years. Therefore, many workers have no idea they were exposed to toxic asbestos as long ago as the 1970s until they receive a diagnosis.
If you or a loved one worked in an Pennsylvania asbestos industry as long as 40 years ago, you may be at risk of developing life-threatening cancers and respiratory diseases. The symptoms of mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer, and other conditions linked to asbestos exposure may not be noticed for decades after you have been exposed to the toxic material. Contact the Pennsylvania Asbestos Legal Network today.
Does My Job Put Me at Risk of Asbestos Exposure?
Since the vast majority of asbestos-related injuries involve exposure to the material at work, where you work is a considerable factor in whether you are at risk of developing mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, or other related diseases. Pennsylvania workers in the following jobs, careers, and industries are most at risk:
- Construction
- Asbestos mining
- Plumbing
- Automobile repair
- Asbestos removal, manufacturing, or disposal
- Building demolition or remodeling
- Firemen, police, and other emergency first responders
- Tile work
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If you or a loved one has been exposed to toxic asbestos anywhere in Pennsylvania, you may have rights to financial compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering and other damages. Mesothelioma and lung cancer can be deadly, while asbestosis causes difficulty breathing, particularly during exercise or physical exertion. Contact the Pennsylvania Asbestos Legal Network today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation about your potential case.
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