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Asbestosis Lung Disease

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Asbestosis disease is a serious breathing disorder caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. To ensure asbestosis compensation, it is recommended that you get help from an experienced asbestosis lawyer, who will file your complaint against all your employers and the companies that may have caused asbestos exposure.

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Asbestosis

Asbestosis lung cancerAsbestosis is life-threatening because it can lead to asbestosis lung cancer and mesothelioma, which is incurable. If you have been exposed to asbestos and think you have an asbestos claim, a number of states accept asbestos lawsuits filed by people who reasonably expect to develop asbestos-related illnesses. People with occupational asbestos-related diseases also may qualify for financial help, including medical payments, under state worker's compensation laws. Whichever route you take, sifting through complex asbestosis legal issues requires an experienced asbestosis attorney. Also, a qualified asbestos lawyer typically goes after 20-30 companies and manufacturers per claim to help you and your family obtain asbestosis compensation.

What is Asbestosis?

Asbestosis develops over time as asbestos fibers begin to cause inflammation in the lungs, which leads to the development of scar tissue (fibrosis). The most common symptom of asbestosis is shortness of breath, or a feeling of breathlessness. Asbestos cancer exposureAsbestosis disease causes scarring of the parenchymal tissue of the lung; it decreases the lung's ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood through a reduction in total lung capacity. Asbestosis can lead to disability and death.

Additional symptoms of asbestosis can include:
  • Chronic cough
  • Decreased tolerance for physical activity
  • Finger clubbing: finger tip enlargement; round or club-like shaping of the fingers
  • Chronic chest pain (associated with fluid buildup)
  • Congestive heart failure
Asbestos disease falls into two basic categories:
  • Cancerous: Some diseases are malignant (or cancerous), such as mesothelioma and lung cancer.
  • Non-Cancerous: Others are benign (non-malignant or non-cancerous), such as asbestosis, pleural plaques, diffuse pleural fibrosis, and benign pleural effusions.
Asbestosis often exists without any symptoms and is only found by x-rays and CT scans that show scarring and thickening of lung tissue. Although asbestosis is not as serious as mesothelioma, it is still life-threatening and incurable.



Asbestosis and Lung Cancer

The association between lung cancer and asbestosis is not yet determined. Some experts believe there is a threshold for lung cancer based on the assumption of the carcinogenic process being an extension of the chronic inflammatory processes producing fibrosis. Evidence has shown that heavy doses of white asbestos are required to produce clinically significant lung fibrosis but the potential damage for blue and brown asbestos is still uncertain, but fibrosis has been observed in blue and brown asbestos at much lower exposures. These observations suggest that if a threshold for lung cancer does exist for blue and brown asbestos it must be at a very low level.

Who is at Risk for Asbestos-Related Disease?

Asbestosis riskMillions of Americans have been exposed to asbestos fibers, mainly from the work environment but cases of asbestosis and mesothelioma have been found in people without occupational asbestos exposure. Workers carried asbestos fibers home on their clothes, exposing family members, and people who lived near asbestos mines have developed asbestosis and mesothelioma. There are approximately 3,000 people diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases every year. Those most at risk include workers in construction, shipyards and other building trades; vehicle mechanics and electricians.

Typically, people who develop asbestos-related diseases show no signs of illness after their Asbestosis occupational exposurefirst exposure. According to the National Cancer Institute, it can take from 10 to 40 years or more for symptoms of asbestos disease to appear. Due to this length of time, asbestosis is often not diagnosed.

People who become ill from asbestos are usually exposed to it on a regular basis, but others, such as those who worked in the rescue, recovery, and cleanup at the site of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC) are also at risk. Residents and schoolchildren nearby could also suffer respiratory problems, which can lead to asbestosis. One study found that nearly 70 percent of WTC rescue and recovery workers suffered new or worsened respiratory symptoms while working at the WTC site.

Asbestosis Lawsuit

An asbestosis lawsuit can help you recover the cost of medical bills, lost wages and other costs. Some lawsuits also award punitive damages, which punishes the defendant. If you have an asbestosis claim, you can also include your family or loved ones. Those targeted in asbestos lawsuits include:
  • Asbestos manufacturers
  • Asbestos installers
  • Employers: including contractors whose workers used asbestos products; the general contractor (the company or person in charge of construction and safety at a building site); and/or the owner(s) of the sites where exposure occurred.
  • Landlords
  • Leasing agents
Asbestosis LawsuitAsbestosis attorneys will first determine who was responsible for the asbestos exposure at different places and at different times by obtaining relevant information about your work history, medical reports, co-worker interviews, etc. They will find out who was responsible for your asbestos exposure, from employers to manufacturers. Keep in mind that the statute of limitations varies from state to state. Your attorney can advise you—so better to act sooner than later.

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ASBESTOSIS LEGAL ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS

Will the New Asbestos Regulation Put the Public at Risk?
Will the New Asbestos Regulation Put the Public at Risk?
August 17, 2018
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has enacted a new rule to purportedly strengthen oversight on asbestos: it will review applications for using asbestos in consumer products. But the agency’s critics and consumer groups argue that this rule makes it easier for asbestos to be used in consumer products, from construction materials to plastic bags. READ MORE

Asbestos Mesothelioma Passed from Father to Son, Guilty Verdict for Defendant Liberty Utilities (Park Water) Corp.
Asbestos Mesothelioma Passed from Father to Son, Guilty Verdict for Defendant Liberty Utilities (Park Water) Corp.
June 25, 2018
Los Angeles, CA: A California jury recently awarded Alfred Mata and his wife $11.4 million in an asbestos lawsuit against Liberty Utilities (Park Water) Corp. Alfred developed mesothelioma from his father, who worked with water pipes that contained asbestos and brought the fibers home on his clothes. READ MORE

Asbestos and Environmental Law
Asbestos and Environmental Law
October 28, 2017
Any asbestos lawsuit, whether it be founded upon asbestosis, asbestos mesothelioma, asbestos cancer or any other form of asbestos disease carries underpinnings of environmental law. That’s because the environment is such an integral component of today’s safe workplace, that environmental law policy is central to how employers create and maintain their work environments, and how they equip employees working with hazardous materials to protect their health. READ MORE

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I have an attorney working on my asbestosis claim where I was diagnosed with asbestosis from when I worked in a papermill for 13 years. So far he has settled with 2 trust funds for a total of $600.00 but the lawyer gets his share first, leaving me with $400.00. One trust fund pays 5.1% and the other pays 8%. The one that pays 5% had a payout of $12,500 I only received $600.00. What a joke! Here I am with a potential life-threatening disease and from no fault of my own, they give a piddly $600.00. People say that at least it's something. That's right. But it's a measely amount for what I have.

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My father was exposed to asbestos in the Navy during WW2 he suffered many years with the disease of asbestosis. He was treated by many doctors over the years. In 1994 my father became extremely ill after being on oxygen for quite some time and being diagnosed in the 80's with pulmonary fibrosis, he passed away in 1994 from this disease. His death certificate states Asbestosis , pulmonary fibrosis, lung failure. We spoke to an attourney , but he said he had to have a mesothelioma diagnosis to file a claim. Is this true, or could you help us file a claim.

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I was diagnosed with asbestosis in March of 2016 by and Independent Medical Expert . I was again diagnosed with asbestosis in April of 2017 by a pulmonologist that the VA sent me to. I have a current claim and NOD filed with the VA since I was exposed to asbestos while serving in the Navy. The VA turned down my claim because there was nothing in my service medical record or my service record concerning asbestos exposure. The year I am claiming that I was exposed is 1972 when my ship was in the shipyard. There was a major replacement of the asbestos lagging on pipes, boilers, etc. throughout the entire ship. I was a low rank, fuss budget E-3, and often assigned to sweep up the dust and pieces of asbestos insulation in our berthing compartment. The VA stated on the Statement of Case (SOC) that it "NEVER HAPPENED." I have buddy letters from my immediate supervisor, and from the CO of the ship that state that I was exposed to asbestos. The VA, however, will still not concede exposure. My current NOD will be going before a law judge with me as the plaintiff. The medical side of the VA is actually pretty good, but, the benefit side of the VA is not good at all. If you are claiming asbestosis and filing a claim with the VA, I wish you good luck. I will most likely be dead before I get to see a judge.

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Is anyone aware of legal suits regarding the removal of asbestos at the Kansas City, MO main post office?

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I am a widow of asbestos lung cancer. Doug was just 55. He died in aug.1997. He died in his sleep. The cancer got really ugly. But I must tell you, the your children are going thru this also. While Doug was so ill, and was alone caring for him, (our son would not stay home.) The morning I called my son, to tell him his dad had died, he hung the phone, came home, and having a house full of family, friends, co-workers, I was a mind and heart dead, our son came home, and took control, set up seating, got coffee started, he just took over just like his dad would have, hugging, comforting, serving coffee, I woke up in the bed next to where I said good-night to my husband for the last time. I know the fear, panic, and uncertainty you all feel. I'm not going to sugar coat. the pain is horrendous, good news, they had some really good med's that work. Some of the hardest part is put on the wives and children. Men, husbands, dads, DO NOT try to go thru this alone. It doesn't, can't and won't work without God, your wife, and you children.
To everyone who has commented, my soul aches and cries for you all. The live you live now when you're ill, makes everyone around you pray harder, and love stronger. Last thing. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. God is there. God bless you and yours.
V.McMillen

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I got 100 present disabaty from the VA for asbestosis. I have been in the hospital twice in the last 3 months now i have use oxygen 24 hour a day. I had pneumonia twice in 3 months the first three days in they didn't know if I was going to pull through it and they wanted me to go to cardio rehab.

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I was diagnosed with asbestosis 2/2010. Had surgery on my right lung. had kidney cancer, left kidney was removed, under care of Urology Doctor for tumors in my bladder which he removes tumors every 6 months. Had heart bypass surgery. worked at various chemical plants, oil refineries and as a carpenter, was around asbestos for a number of years.

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what states allow lawsuits under the reasonable expectation of developing asbestos related illness?

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Medical proof - diagnosed by private health insurance and US Veterans Affairs staff. Moderate to severe asbestosis. Cause attributed to exposures while in the US Navy (1949-1952). Fireman rating. Worked in Engine rooms and fire prevention (holding asbestos fire retardant blankets during demolition work of buildings and ships. Demolished buildings on Kodiak Naval base and worked on Hancock Flight deck during retrofitting of ship. Current health concerns include ongoing breathing difficulty, fatigue and tightness in chest. Had to stop work due to this condition.

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Recently receieved diagnosis of asbestosis present in both lungs. Also discovered spot on lung, which may require surgical removal. Awarded full permanent disability in 2013. Forced to retire from 90K annual income in 2011 at age 55, 75K in out-of-pocket medical costs since 2011, (tens of thousands since 1996 when exposure occurred and medical costs began). Have suffered congestive heart failure, type II diabetes, medicinally induced; thyroid cancer due to drugs taken for diabetes. Now on oxygen 24/7, significantly restricted lifestyle, and many others.

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have just been diagnosed with asbestosis. predict future pain, suffering and medical bills and loss of physical capabilities to work.

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I was told that I had Asbestosis on 12-05-2008. I was also
exposed to PCB's and other Chemical working in a repair shop
from 1983 to 1993. I am 56 years old and suffer from a long list of occupational diseases. I was fired by employer 9-30-2009.

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I am disabled, on SSI since 2000 and unable to work. I am on oxygen and also suffer from Crohns, Diverticulitis and other problems caused by asbestos. I am 55 years old and on my way out.

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