Exposure to airborne asbestos has been linked to an increased risk of several serious and debilitating diseases, including mesothelioma, asbestos lung cancer, and other types of cancer.
Workers who believe that they were exposed to asbestos or have begun to exhibit symptoms of an asbestos-related diseases may be eligible to receive a free asbestos health examination to determine whether they have been effected.
Workers who are diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease or their loved ones may also be eligible to file a claim and receive compensation for their illness by contacting an experienced asbestos lawyer.
Jobs & Job Sites Linked to Asbestos Exposure
During the 20th century, asbestos materials were widely used at a variety of job sites, including:
- Air Force Bases
- Aluminum Plants
- Asbestos Mines
- Automotive Repair Shops
- Breweries
- Chemical Plants
- Naval Shipyards
- Oil Refineries
- Oil Rigs
- Paper Mills
- Power Plants
- Schools
- Shipyards & Docks
- Steel Mills
- Textile Mills
- Trains and Railyards
- U.S. Navy Ships
Workers who were employed at these facilities may have been exposed to airborne asbestos, placing them at risk of developing mesothelioma, lung cancer, or other health conditions.
Some of the job titles most commonly associated with asbestos exposure include:
- Agricultural Worker
- Boilermaker
- Boiler Worker
- Bricklayer
- Carpenter
- Cement Finisher
- Construction Worker
- Contractor
- Demolition Worker
- Electrician
- Factory Worker
- Farmers
- Firefighter
- Industrial Worker
- Laborer
- Lather
- masonry worker
- Mechanic
- Metal Worker
- Millwright
- Painter
- Pipe Coverer
- Pipefitter
- Plasterer
- Railroad Worker
- Roofer
- Tile Installer
- Tile Setter
Asbestos Workers May Qualify for a Free Asbestos Health Exam
Workers who were exposed to asbestos on the job prior to 1980 and who meet certain minimum exposure requirements may be eligible to receive a free asbestos health examination in their area courtesy of our firm. There are no out-of-pocket expenses for this testing. Those with sufficient exposure are encouraged to be re-tested annually.
Individuals who are interested in receiving a free asbestos health exam can schedule their test by contacting an experienced asbestos attorney.
After contacting an attorney to schedule your free asbestos testing appointment, your attorney can help you to complete the steps to receive your health examination, including filling out a medical questionnaire, reviewing your work history, reviewing your medical history, schedule your medical examination, and receiving your results.
If you are diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, asbestos lung cancer, or other asbestos-related diseases, your attorney can help you to understand your legal options and help you to start the process of filing a lawsuit or a claim with an asbestos trust fund to help you receive compensation to which you are entitled.
