Sheet Packing
Exposure to asbestos sheet packing can put you at risk of mesothelioma, lung cancer and other devastating health issues. Get the facts about working with a mesothelioma attorney now.
What is asbestos sheet packing?
Asbestos sheet packing was used for much of the last century as an insulation material for mechanisms that can reach high temperatures, such as gears, valves, joints and pumps. Asbestos was widely used in sheet packing because of its low cost and ability to withstand extremely high temperatures. Unfortunately, many of the workers who came into contact with asbestos sheet packing are at risk for developing a number of asbestos related diseases such as mesothelioma.
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Who is at risk for asbestos exposure?
Asbestos sheet packing was widely used in shipyards, aboard naval vessels, and in many other heavy manufacturing settings. But any profession that required mixing dry asbestos with cotton, rubber, or other substances may be at risk for asbestos exposure. Individuals who have worked or currently work around valve fittings and pipes have a higher risk for developing an asbestos related disease such as mesothelioma. Unfortunately, not just workers were exposed to asbestos. Family members and anyone else exposed to dust from workers’ clothing may also be at risk.
If inhaled or swallowed, microscopic asbestos fibers can become lodged in lungs and stomachs, first irritating and then scarring the lining. In some cases, this scarring leads to mesothelioma, a rare but usually deadly form of cancer.
Health issues related to asbestos exposure can appear many years after the exposure occurred. Often mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases take decades to appear.
Pleural Mesothelioma Symptoms
The most common form of mesothelioma is pleural, accounting for about 75% of all cases. When a patient has pleural mesothelioma, symptoms include:
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
- Mild to severe pain in the chest, abdomen, shoulder, arm or lower back
Mesothelioma attorneys may be able to help you win an asbestos settlement
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or any other asbestos-related disease from workplace or home exposure to asbestos, contact an experienced mesothelioma lawyer immediately. Mesothelioma attorneys have helped thousands of mesothelioma patients win compensation for lost wages and medical costs.
Asbestos companies knew of the risks of asbestos exposure for decades before the public knew. There are avenues to compensation for their criminal actions. Asbestos attorneys can help.
A qualified mesothelioma attorney can help you get the compensation that you and your family need and deserve. Mesothelioma attorneys have helped thousands of mesothelioma patients win compensation for lost wages and medical costs. Asbestos law has become a crucial asset in the fight against the willful negligence that exposed people to asbestos.