Mesothelioma from secondhand asbestos exposure

The wife of a former welder has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. It is believed that the wife was exposed to asbestos fibers when she washed her husband's work clothes. Welders are among a large group of workers who experience on-the-job asbestos exposure. Other workers at risk of asbestos exposure include: mechanics, sheet metal workers, plumbers and shipyard workers.

The husband worked with asbestos-containing products from 1961 to 1984. It is likely that asbestos fibers clung to his work clothes and entered his wife's respiratory system when she washed the clothes. Such a form of asbestos exposure is known as secondary asbestos exposure.

Former architect died from mesothelioma cancer

A man who worked as an architect in the 1970s passed away from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The mesothelioma led to the development of a malignant tumor on his left lung. The pain from the tumor resembled the pain from a broken rib and was severe enough to make him unable to visit his doctor for several weeks. It is likely that the former architect was exposed to asbstos at his job. His job required him to be present at construction sites. Construction workers and architects are at risk of asbestos exposure from asbestos-containing insulation boards. When asbestos containing insulation boards are sawed or cut, they can release asbestos fibers. Inhaled asbestos fibers can lead to the development of mesothelioma cancer.

Mesothelioma patient wins more than $20 million from mesothelioma lawsuit

A nursing professor diagnosed with the asbestos cancer mesothelioma won more than $20 million from a mesothelioma lawsuit. A jury decided that the professor was exposed to asbestos while washing the clothes of her grandfather, an insulation worker, when she was a teenager in the 1960s. Asbestos is heat resistant and therefore, it was widely used as insulation material.

Many workers are at risk of asbestos exposure. These workers include boilermakers, mechanics, plumbers and pipe fitters. Weitz & Luxenberg mesothelioma lawyers fight for workers and former workers who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer. Weitz & Luxenberg mesothelioma lawyers are the leading U.S. mesothelioma lawyers and accept mesothelioma cases from all regions of the U.S.

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Jury awards $5.5 million to widows in mesothelioma case

A jury awarded $5.5 million to the widows of three men who passed away from the asbestos cancer, mesothelioma. The three men were employees of a rubber company in the 1950s and 1960s. While working for this company, the men were repeatedly exposed to heavy concentrations of asbestos. The jury found that the company concealed the hazardous nature of its asbestos products from employees and therefore, awarded $5.5 million in compensation to the widows.

Many workers, e.g. construction workers, mechanics, boilermakers and others are at risk of being exposed to asbestos and developing cancers such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. To learn more about jobs that involve a risk of developing mesothelioma and for a free, online case review from top mesothelioma lawyers, visit www.mesotheliomajobs.com.

Over $1 Million Won in Mesothelioma Cancer Lawsuit

It has been reported that a Texas jury awarded over $1 million to the wife of an engineer who passed away from mesothelioma earlier in 2009. The engineer had worked with asbestos-laden additives to drilling lubricants. His exposure to asbestos likely occurred when he inhaled dust from asbestos-containing cement additives that were used in a cement mixing hopper.

Many jobs involve the risk of asbestos exposure and the consequent risk of developing mesothelioma. Some workers at risk of developing mesothelioma include boilermakers, shipyard workers, carpenters and plumbers.

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Mesothelioma patient tries to change Indiana law

A 76 year old mesothelioma patient met with a state legislative committee to advocate for an amendment to an Indiana law that would extend the time for people with asbestos diseases to file lawsuits against those responsible for causing asbestos exposure. Currently, Indiana law gives people with asbestos illnesses 10 years to file an asbestos lawsuit. The 10 year period starts to run from the time of exposure to asbestos. People seeking to extend the time period argue that asbestos illnesses such as asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma develop more than 10 years after exposure to asbestos. Thus, under the current Indiana law, many people with asbestos diseases can not file an asbestos lawsuit. The inability to file a lawsuit imposes a financial burden on people with asbestos diseases who spend substantial amounts of money on medical treatment.

$1.4 million awarded in mesothelioma case

It has been reported that a Tennessee jury has awarded $1.4 million to the wife of a former pipefitter who passed away from mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a cancer-causing mineral that was used in a wide range of products. Frequently, asbestos exposure occurs in the workplace. Workers at risk oi asbestos exposure include shipyard workers, construction workers, plumbers and sheet metal workers.

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