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Mesothelioma attorney David A. Shaw has been representing victims of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma since 1986. His legal battles and investigations in asbestos injury and mesothelioma legal cases have taken him across the country, and in many cases, to visit the places where mesothelioma victims were exposed to asbestos day in and day out.
Mesothelioma attorney Shaw's dedication to help mesothelioma victims has led to him working side by side with asbestos attorneys across the nation. He is licensed to practice in New York, Rhode Island and Connecticut and has won, or helped win, substantial mesothelioma settlements for victims around the country. Learn more about The Law Offices of David A. Shaw.
Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos poses a risk for all who are exposed to its toxic fibers. There is no "safe" level of asbestos exposure. It is obviously worse to be exposed to high levels of asbestos fibers every day than to only come in contact with it once. But it is also known that those living around factories and facilities that contain, manufacture, or work with asbestos are also at risk for developing asbestos related diseases like malignant mesothelioma and asbestosis. Even family members of people exposed to asbestos at their jobs can develop mesothelioma from asbestos fibers brought home in the worker's hair and clothing.
There are a wide variety of occupations and industries that pose a potential risk for asbestos exposure. Asbestos was used in many products and construction until the 1970s. Tons of asbestos is still being imported into the US in the form foreign products containing asbestos. Currently there are efforts to stop the importation of asbestos containing materials but employees working around these and older domestic asbestos products are at the greatest risk for asbestos exposure. Since mesothelioma and asbestosis can take decades to develop, those with jobs that led to asbestos exposure years ago may be at risk of developing an asbestos disease or asbestos cancer.
Industries Posing Asbestos Exposure Risk
- Asbestos Mining
- Manufacturing of Asbestos Products
- Automotive Brake Service
- Automotive Clutch Service
- Railroad
- Electricity Generation Plants
- Chemical Plants
- Refineries
- Commercial Ports - Shipyards & Vessels
- Steel Mills
- Oil Refining
- Construction & Renovation
Occupations Posing Asbestos Exposure Risk
- Automotive Brakes Mechanics
- Automotive Clutch Mechanics
- Boiler Workers
- Construction Workers
- Tile Workers
- Longshoremen
- Asbestos Mining
- Iron / Steel Workers
- Carpenters
- Refinery Workers
- Painter
- Merchant Marines
- Insulation Workers
- Demolition Workers
- Power Plant Workers
- Chemical Plant Employees
- Welders Cement Workers
- Concrete Saw Cutters
- Steam Pipe Fitters
- Navy Servicemen
- Roofers
- Carpenters and Flooring Installers
If you or a loved one has worked in any of these professions, especially in the 1970s and before, there is a chance of asbestos exposure. If a family member or yourself has been diagnosed with mesothelioma after working in a high-risk occupation you may be entitled to compensation. To contact an experienced mesothelioma and asbestos lawyer, email the Law Offices of David A. Shaw today.
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FAQ
What is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the sheath-like tissue that surrounds the abdomen and chest cavities. This thin layer of tissue is called the mesothelium...
Are there different types of mesothelioma?
Yes. There are three malignant forms of mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma is the most common and affects the mesothelium around the lungs. Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the mesothelium surrounding the abdomen...
Who is at risk for mesothelioma?
Those with occupational exposure to asbestos fibers are at the highest risk for developing asbestos related diseases, including mesothelioma. Pipe insulators, boiler workers, mechanics and others...
How is mesothelioma diagnosed?
One of the major problems with mesothelioma is that it is difficult to diagnose. The symptoms of mesothelioma are similar to other lung diseases and cancers. Another major problem with mesothelioma...
Is there a cure for mesothelioma?
Because mesothelioma is a form of cancer, there is no "cure" for the disease. Although the prognosis for patients diagnosed with mesothelioma is generally poor, there are mesothelioma patients who have lived...
What kind of treatments are there for mesothelioma?
Current treatments for malignant mesothelioma are similar to treatments to other forms of cancer that are available today. In addition to currently accepted forms of mesothelioma treatment, there are several mesothelioma clinical trials and emerging mesothelioma treatments...