10.
Could I Have Been Exposed to Asbestos In My Home?
Asbestos is asbestos, whether encountered in the workplace or at
home. Even small amounts of asbestos and infrequent exposure can
cause injuries. There are even reports of housewives who washed
their husband's clothing contracting mesothelioma, a fatal
asbestos-related cancer. Simply being in the same room or in the
vicinity of someone else using asbestos can result in asbestos
disease.
Exposure in the home could have also occurred when renovation or
repair work was performed. Products such as joint compounds,
wallboards, gaskets, fireproofing, pipe covering, cements, floor
tiles, wires, mastic, 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 fibers remain airborne for weeks. You can't smell or see
asbestos fibers.
In home exposure cases, we investigate every possible exposure to
establish the manufacturers and sellers of the materials that were
used. We use a wide variety of resources and our experience to
prosecute your case. If you believe you have been injured by
asbestos used in your home, contact Belluck & Fox by clicking
here.
New York law limits your time to bring a
legal claim. To protect your rights, you need to have your personal
injury claim evaluated immediately. To have your claim evaluated,
please fill out this form or contact us at: bfinfo@belluckfox.com
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