Workplace Asbestos Exposure

More than 1.3 million U. S. construction workers are exposed to asbestos each year. It is estimated that there will be about 250,000 cases of malignant Mesothelioma before 2020.

Asbestos Exposure

Over 27 million people in the U. S. are at risk of developing malignant Mesothelioma from asbestos exposure. Asbestos manufactures knew of the long term dangers of asbestos exposure but chose to ignore or downplay the role asbestos played in many reported illnesses.

Diagnosed With Mesothelioma

More than 10,000 Americans in the U. S. will be diagnosed with Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases each year. Malignant Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, heart and major organs of the body.

Mesothelioma & Asbestos

The number of people diagnosed with asbestos caused diseases in the U.S. continues to increase. Experts believe 60,000 mesothelioma deaths will occur between 2010 and 2030. The 3 main treatments for Mesothelioma are: surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Asbestos Dust

Malignant Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos through ingestion or inhaling of microscopic asbestos fibers as small .3 microns. Mesothelioma symptoms may not appear for 10-40 years after first exposure.

Our Experience

The Law Offices of Jerry Neil Paul has produced some of the most notable verdicts and highest settlements in the United States. Over 500 of our clients have each obtained in excess of 1 million dollars. Over 250 have recovered multi-million dollar recoveries.

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Failure to Provide Head Protection

The use of hard hats and head protection is critical. Most head impact injuries occurring at construction sites would not occur if hard hats were systematically worn. 
 
OSHA regulations require protective helmets at worksites where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has found that workers are more likely to wear such protection when their use is enforced by employers. 
 
Training on the proper use and maintenance of protective helmets should be provided to employees. Employees also should not be allowed to drill ventilation holes in any helmet. Replacing old and damaged hard hats is a necessity. Some employers require that all caps be replaced every 5 years. For helmets receiving frequent and prolonged UV exposure, hard hats should be replaced after 2 years. Regardless of the age of the cap, the shell and suspension must be replaced if a forcible blow occurs. Replacement should occur if a hard hat is dropped from more than 8 feet. 
 
Employers generally are responsible for providing proper head protection. Manufacturers also may be liable for the supply of products that are defective, resulting in harm. Such defects may include manufacturing defects, defects in design, or defects in the instructions or warnings associated with the product. If you or a loved one has been seriously hurt while on the job, the attorneys at Law Offices of Jerry Neil Paul can help.  Contact us for a free consultation with an experienced attorney. 
 

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