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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 Could
I Have Been Exposed to Asbestos In My Home?
Unfortunately, with over 5,000
products containing asbestos, exposure is varied and difficult to pin-point.
Even small amounts of asbestos and infrequent exposure can cause injuries. The
dangers of asbestos in the home and the risks of developing mesothelioma
generally occur due to renovation or repair work in the home (first hand
exposure) or contact with individuals working with asbestos (second hand
exposure).
Asbestos fibers are so toxic, that
industrial and trade worker’s families may be exposed to mesothelioma through
particles that cling to the worker’s clothing, shoes, skin and hair. This type
of “second-hand” exposure to asbestos is known as Para occupational exposure.
 Asbestos exposure in the home could have
occurred when renovation or repair work was performed. The majority of building
products manufactured today do not contain asbestos, however those frequently
used prior to 1970 do carry exposure risks. Products such as joint compounds,
wallboards, gaskets, fireproofing, pipe covering, cements, floor tiles, ceiling
tiles and boiler insulation often contained asbestos. If these products were
mixed, grinded, cut, sawed, sprayed, removed or otherwise manipulated, banged or
damaged, they could have released significant asbestos fibers into your home.
The inhalation of these airborne fibers can create the risk of developing
mesothelioma, even 15-30 years later.
There have been reported cases of family members developing mesothelioma due to
contact with asbestos fibers carried home from
at-risk work environments.
Workers handling asbestos today must change clothes prior to leaving the
workplace, but this was not always the case. Asbestos dust on boots and clothing
carried the fibers home, exposing wives and children to asbestos. While
mesothelioma is most often diagnosed in those with first hand exposure, there
have been reported incidents where family members with second hand asbestos
exposure have developed mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma Symptoms: click here
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Asbestos & Mesothelioma Medical FAQs
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What is asbestos?
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What types of injuries
are caused by asbestos?
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What trades and
occupations work with asbestos?
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What types of products
contain asbestos?
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Could I have been
exposed to asbestos in my home?
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Why was asbestos used in building and insulation
products?
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What did companies know and when did they know it?
- What is Mesothelioma? How do you get Mesothelioma?
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What are the symptoms
of Mesothelioma?
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How is Mesothelioma
diagnosed?
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What is the medical staging of
Mesothelioma?
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What are the
treatment options for those diagnosed with Mesothelioma?
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How do I locate and participate in
clinical trials?
Legal Help FAQs
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What Legal Options Are
Available To Individuals Injured By Asbestos?
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If I Don't Remember How I
was Exposed To Asbestos, What Can I Do?
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What Are The Stages Of
The Lawsuit And What Is My Involvement?
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How Do You Prove Which
Asbestos Companies Are Responsible For My Injury?
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Will You File My Case As
A Class Action Or As An Individual Lawsuit?
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What If My Loved One Had
Died Or Is Too Sick To Speak To An Attorney?
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Do I Have To Pay For The
Costs Of My Lawsuit?
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Are There Time Limits
For Filing A Legal Claim?
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If I Smoked Cigarettes,
Can I Still File A Claim Against The Asbestos Companies?
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Which Companies Are Sued
In Asbestos Cases?
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I Have Read About Many
Asbestos Companies Filing For Bankruptcy, How Do These Bankruptcies Affect My
Case?
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Which Asbestos Companies
Are Bankrupt Or Out Of Business?
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How Can I Find Out If I
Should File An Asbestos Lawsuit?
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Is There Going To Be A
Trial In My Lawsuit?
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How Long Will It Take
For My Lawsuit To Be Completed?
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How Do I Know That
Belluck & Fox Will Treat My Family With Dignity And Give Individual Attention
To My Case?
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Can I Contact You On
Behalf Of My Father, Husband Or Relative?
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