Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. It was expected for mesothelioma diagnoses to start declining in 2006 however the CDC reported an inexplicable jump in mesothelioma diagnoses for individuals under 55 years old. That means that people are still be subjected to asbestos exposure.
Despite the well-known fact that asbestos causes a particularly insidious form of cancer which is completely avoidable it is still legal in the United States. While asbestos usage is not nearly as widespread as it was prior to 1970, it is currently still used in more than a dozen products. The Environmental Protection Agency lists those products which are still being made with asbestos:
- Cement corrugated sheet
- Cement flat sheet
- Clothing
- Pipeline wrap
- Roofing felt
- Vinyl floor tile
- Cement shingle
- Millboard
- Cement pipe
- Automatic transmission components
- Clutch facings
- Friction materials
- Disk brake pads
- Drum brake linings
- Brake blocks
- Gaskets
- Non-roofing coatings
- Roof coatings
The Paul Law Firm advocates for victims of asbestos-related diseases. If you or a loved one is suffering from mesothelioma, call the Paul Law Firm. With over 2.5 billion dollars collected for victims of asbestos exposure, we have the knowledge and the experience to fight for you. We also understand that fighting doesn't just happen in the courtroom. It also happens in a lab where we are fighting for a cure. Check out the Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America here.
Call us today at 1-855 88 LEGAL (885-3425) or contact us online to discuss your case with one of our experienced mesothelioma lawyers.
