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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World War II Veterans and Asbestos Exposure

World War II Veterans and Mesothelioma

In recent years, large numbers of World War II veterans have been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, asbestosis, or asbestos related diseases. Those who served in World War II along with their spouses have begun to develop Mesothelioma many years later. Of a reported 25 million living veterans who have served in the armed forces, nearly one-third has been exposed to asbestos and many have been diagnosed with Mesothelioma.

Asbestos Exposure in World War II War Veterans

Symptoms of Mesothelioma take many years to appear and it is difficult to pinpoint and prove exactly where the exposure for veterans occurred. World War II service men and women who served on ships have a much higher incidence of developing Mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases.

World War II veterans were exposed to asbestos dust while working as insulation installers, shipyard workers, construction workers, machinery repairmen, machinist’s mates, boiler room workers, and others who worked below deck. In addition, those who worked with adhesives, brake pads, clutches, cables, gaskets, and plumbing are also at risk. More than 300 products with asbestos were used by the military and even more by the World War II War from the 1930’s and asbestos use was not discontinued until the 1980.

World War II War Veterans and Asbestos Exposure

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