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Veterans are at Risk of Mesothelioma

August 31, 2014 By

The U.S Armed Forces had many installations that used asbestos right up to the end of the 1970s when regulations changed. Examples of where it was used are in roofing and wallboards and as a concrete additive and joint compound. In addition asbestos was widely used in aircraft braking systems and as an insulator for airplane engines. Veteran Airmen who serviced the planes have been noted as a particularly high-risk category of serviceman, as the asbestos parts become potentially dangerous after they suffer wear and tear, resulting in sometime lethal asbestos particles being released into the air and then being inhaled.

Asbestos is the primary cause of mesothelioma, and the problem is that symptoms of this asbestos-related disease are not apparent until 15 to 60 years after exposure to the fibers.

In addition, the early stages of mesothelioma are often barely noticeable and can often be mistaken for general aches and pains.

Some U.S Air Force bases have been identified as representing a high risk of asbestos exposure for the men and women who served at these facilities and in addition those who carry out tours of duty in Iraq where asbestos is still used in construction are also at risk.

If you have been diagnosed with any an asbestos related disease, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. To find out how we can help you recover for your asbestos related claim, contact the Law Office of Brayton Purcell, LLP  at  (800) 598-0314 immediately, or contact us online for a free consultation.

Filed Under: Asbestosis, California Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma

A Brief Explanation of Asbestosis

June 22, 2014 By

Asbestosis is a respiratory disease which is caused by exposure to asbestos. The disease usually develops tens of years after the initial asbestos exposure which caused it, and its severity is linked to the duration of the victim’s previous asbestos exposure, and the amount of asbestos the victim was exposed to.

Asbestosis is a chronic disease which may be mild or severe. In mild cases the individual may experience very few symptoms, while in severe cases the individual may require radical medical treatments and become permanently disabled. In the worst cases asbestosis can result in death.

Asbestosis is linked with such serious lung conditions as water on the lungs, lung calcification, and even the development of mesothelioma – which is a deadly and rare lung cancer. Though asbestosis cannot be cured, there are various treatments available for sufferers, meant to prolong their lives an increased their quality of life.

Asbestos continues to be used in industrial manufacturing and other products and processes in the United States. Though many believe that asbestos has been outlawed, the substance is still legally used in the country, and as a result thousands of people continue to become ill with asbestos related diseases every year.

Asbestosis is one of the many debilitating diseases caused solely by exposure to asbestos exposure, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. If you have been diagnosed with any of these conditions, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. To find out how we can help you recover for your asbestos related claim, contact the Law Office of Brayton Purcell, LLP  at  (800) 598-0314 immediately, or contact us online for a free consultation.

Filed Under: Asbestosis