Houston Exposure to Asbestos and Mesothelioma Lawyers

Asbestos is an insulation mineral that is fire and heat-resistant. These qualities make it useful for manufacturing a multitude of products. However, within the last couple of decades, the dangers of exposure to asbestos have become increasingly widespread. Some of the side effects include:

• Asbestosis, a formation of connective tissue that can carry life-threatening elements
• Lung cancer
• Mesothelioma, a tumor in the tissue that connects the lungs, stomach, heart, and other organs

The effects of asbestos are a lethal and silent killer as related diseases could take decades to manifest.

The three most common types of Mesothelioma are:

• Pleural: Damage to the lining of the lungs
• Peritoneal: Damage to the lining of the cavity in the abdomen
• Pericardial: Damage to the lining of the heart

The cause of mesothelioma is unique to asbestos. Unfortunately, up until the 1980s, manufacturers who were aware of the dangers of using asbestos failed to educate their employees or take precautionary steps to secure safety. As a result, between the 1980s to the early 2000s an estimated 43,000 people died from mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases.

There is a high risk of developing mesothelioma for skilled workers who are:

• Car manufacturers
• Plumbers
• Construction workers
• Pipe-fitters
• Shipbuilders
• Factory workers
• Dental factory employees
• Maintenance workers

Other Areas of Asbestos Exposure

It’s tragic that corporations would be so inconsiderate and profit-driven that they allowed thousands of skilled workers to become infected by asbestos knowing its life-threatening risks. It is equally disturbing that families have lived in and continue to live in housing and work in office buildings that are filled with asbestos. Contact with asbestos affects not only the person exposed to it directly but also their homes and family members may become infected by residue on clothes and skin.

If you or a loved one is suffering from mesothelioma or any other asbestos-related disease, you may be entitled to financial compensation for medical costs for the whole family. Attorney José S. López is an experienced firm with extensive knowledge of asbestos cases. They will do a full review and investigation of diagnosis, medical reports, asbestos site, and testimonies. Your Attorney José S. López will educate you on your options and your rights. Call us today!

Contact Houston Exposure to Asbestos and Mesothelioma Lawyers

We focus on personal injury cases, and we return phone calls after hours. Free parking at our office, flexible hours, and staff members who are fluent in Spanish make our legal team highly accessible to you. Call today for your free consultation at 713-529-0220 or contact us online. We are excited to review your case!