Asbestos History, Exposure Information and More from an Attorney

Although asbestos products were once popular due to their durability, asbestos exposure has been found to cause the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma. Victims of mesothelioma that were subject to asbestos exposure should seek information from an attorney as to how to best build their asbestos-related cancer case. If the company that put you at risk of asbestos exposure was aware of the dangers associated with the product, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your suffering.

Asbestos Use in Ancient Civilizations

Asbestos has been in use for thousands of years. A natural fire resistant mineral, asbestos fibers are strong and flexible. Ancient civilizations such as the Greek and Roman civilizations used asbestos extensively in clothes and building materials. In fact, it was the Greeks who first witnessed and documented the harmful effects of asbestos fibers. Greek philosophers often described the lung sickness they noticed in asbestos workers.

Asbestos Use in the United States

Like the Greeks, Americans were eager to exploit the benefits of asbestos in building and production. The American asbestos industry was established in 1880, and its use was popularized in the early 1900s. During World War II asbestos use began to peak, and it began to be manufactured for nearly every imaginable purpose. Indeed, even the film industry relied on asbestos -- the Wicked Witch of the West in the film “The Wizard of Oz” appeared with a broom made with asbestos. Finally, asbestos use reached an all-time high in the early 1970s, at which time it was used in nearly 4,000 products -- from insulation and paint to paper, tape and yarn. Despite this widespread use of asbestos, there was a lack of information regarding the dangers of asbestos exposure. Today, an attorney can help victims of mesothelioma hold the responsible party accountable for asbestos exposure. For more asbestos information, contact an attorney at Clapper & Patti.

Asbestos Exposure Health Concerns

Over the years, asbestos health concerns were raised after multiple studies revealed that low-level asbestos exposure could lead to an assortment of asbestos-related diseases - most notably, mesothelioma cancer.

Despite evidence of asbestos' harmful effects, asbestos companies continued to produce products with the deadly material, ignoring the fact that many workers were developing serious health complications, and even dying. Eventually, the government was forced to take action, and the asbestos abatement industry was designed to curtail the use and production of asbestos products.

Today, many manufacturers refuse to use asbestos in production because of its adverse health effects, but it has not been completely banned. If you or a loved one suffers from an asbestos-related cancer, and you suspect you were subject to asbestos exposure, contact us for more information. An attorney at our California law firm will travel to you for a comprehensive evaluation of your case.

Contact us with any questions you have about asbestos exposure or asbestos-related cancer litigation. We will be happy to discuss general information and put you in touch with a qualified attorney about your mesothelioma case.

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If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease and would like legal information, contact the California-based law firm of Clapper & Patti to speak to an asbestos litigation attorney about your legal options.