Plumbers and Asbestos
Asbestos is a dangerous substance that was legally used in many construction products until the late 1970s. Although its use in the United States was banned in 1979, thousands of construction workers were exposed to asbestos’ hazardous fibers. Homes and other buildings that were constructed prior to the 1980s are at risk for containing asbestos, so any plumbers who worked on the piping in those buildings are also at risk for previous exposure to asbestos.
If you worked as a plumber in residential or commercial buildings before the 1980s, you may have been exposed to asbestos and face dangerous and even deadly health conditions. To discover important medical and legal information about your situation, please complete our contact form or feel free to call the mesothelioma lawsuit attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 800-781-3955.
Signs of Asbestos Exposure
Because plumbers are often deconstructing and reconstructing piping in homes and commercial buildings, they may have been even more at risk for asbestos exposure than other construction workers. When plumbers destroy and reinstall products, asbestos fibers can be released, and it is these fibers that can cause deadly lung cancer and mesothelioma. Signs of asbestos exposure often do not appear until decades after the initial exposure, but include:
- Persistent difficulty breathing
- Wheezing/severe coughing
- Extreme chest pain
- Coughing up blood
If you worked as a plumber and notice these signs, or any other suspicious conditions, you may have been exposed to asbestos and should take immediate action.
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If you are suffering from mesothelioma or other asbestos-related health conditions, it is important that you are aware of your rights and important health resources. You can fill out our contact form or call Williams Kherkher at 800-781-3955 today.
