Asbestos, with its known health risks, has not been used in construction or manufacturing for decades. The substance, however, is present in many older structures, where the material poses risks to maintenance and construction workers who may not have been made aware of its presence.
Fortunately, there are ways to manage asbestos problems in a structure. Homeowners can take certain steps to reduce risks. We have answers to frequently asked questions about asbestos.
At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, an asbestos injury attorney aggressively advocates for clients injured by asbestos exposure. If you are suffering from asbestos exposure, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, lost income earning potential, lost quality of life and pain and suffering. Attorney Jeff Martin can provide the experienced legal help you deserve.
Asbestos is particularly a risk to children, who may become exposed when microscopic fibers are introduced into their environment by parents who are exposed elsewhere or where asbestos has not been properly removed from their home or school.
Asbestos fibers that enter the lungs can cause or contribute to any number of ailments, including mesothelioma. Sadly, years may pass before asbestos exposure is recognized, because symptoms develop slowly.
An estimated 21 million workers have been exposed to asbestos in their workplaces since the 1950s. Also, thousands of new cases of asbestos-related disease are diagnosed every year.
At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, serving Tulsa and communities in Oklahoma, an experienced attorney can help if you feel that you or a loved one has been a victim of an injury caused by asbestos exposure, or if you have lost a loved one to asbestos, lung cancer or mesothelioma. Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay unless we win. Call us today in Tulsa area at 728-8888 or use our toll free number 800-980-9205.
