Many individuals have been victims of workplace asbestos exposure unknowingly, throughout the course of their careers. This is because, until 1973, spray-applied asbestos was used in many buildings for fireproofing and insulating purposes. Asbestos was also used in joint compound and floor and ceiling tiles. Despite calls for its ban, asbestos has never been permanently banned for use in the United States.
WHERE WERE WORKERS EXPOSED TO ASBESTOS?
Buildings which are known to have been constructed using asbestos include:
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Manufacturing facilities
- Garages
Many other structures may also have exposed individuals to asbestos. Additionally, through the 1990s, some automotive parts, like brake pads and clutch components, contained asbestos. This exposed many Automotive Mechanics and enthusiasts to asbestos when they worked on a vehicle.
RESULTS
Asbestos Exposure-Workplace
In 2019, Shepard Law represented a 66 year-old Connecticut resident who, after an early retirement, started his own excavation and junk removal business with his sons. The case resolved prior to trial for a significant seven-figure sum.
HOW SHEPARD LAW HELPS MESOTHELIOMA VICTIMS
When pursuing litigation, working with an attorney who has a reputation for results, compassionate representation, and responsive communication channels is a must. The lawyers at Shepard Law have helped hundreds of clients, many of whom were workers, diagnosed with mesothelioma. Workers who were exposed to asbestos during their employment but did not become sick until years later may have the right to file a mesothelioma lawsuit.
