Avon Lake Auto Workers: Asbestos Exposure
Reviewing Avon Lake Workers Mesothelioma & Lung Cancer Claims
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Avon Lake Auto Workers: Mesothelioma & Lung Cancer Claims
Auto workers at Avon Lake up until the 1970s were regularly exposed to several workplace toxins that included a large amount of asbestos in buildings, factories, work facilities, equipment and work materials.
Avon Lake asbestos exposure cases may have come from a variety of sources, though workplaces in the auto industry and other heavy industries are suspected in mesothelioma and lung cancer cases.
Due to the durable and fire-resistant properties of asbestos fibers, the material was used commonly in many Ohio warehouses and factories well into the 1970s. Workers in many trades were exposed and may have inhaled or ingested the toxins, leading to the development of serious respiratory illnesses in the future.
The latency period of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers can be long, and many workers may not have been diagnosed with cancer decades after initial exposure. There is no safe level of asbestos exposure, and even a small amount of the toxin can cause severe reactions and later cause scarring in the lungs, which is a typical symptom of mesothelioma, in addition to the following:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent cough
- Chest pain
- Unexplained fatigue
- Unusual lumps of tissue on the abdomen
- Fever and vomiting
Joe Lyon is a Cleveland asbestos lawyer and toxic tort attorney representing plaintiffs nationwide in a wide variety of asbestos lung cancer and mesothelioma claims.
Avon Lake Asbestos Exposure Cancer
Those employed by BF Goodrich, Ohio Assembly and other auto plants may be at a higher risk for developing an asbestos illness. Maintenance workers, plumbers, electricians, machinists, and other workers in Avon Lake industry may risk the following types of cancer:
- Mesothelioma
- Lung Cancer
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Colon Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Asbestosis
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Questions about Avon Lake Auto Workers & Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was first utilized in the early 1900s for its insulating abilities, fireproof properties, and versatility. It has been estimated that over 30 million tons of asbestos was used in the American economy in industrial yards, homes, schools, shipyards, and other workplaces.
The natural breakdown of asbestos products and subsequent sawing or cutting of the asbestos creates dust and fibers that are inhaled and can lead to mesothelioma and other severe forms of lung cancer.
When asbestos breaks down over time or with use, the fibers of the material can become airborne, presenting a risk of inhaling or ingesting the toxin. Asbestos is a cancer-causing agent, and those heavily exposed can develop scarring in the lungs and later develop lung cancer and mesothelioma.
Asbestos was widely used in piping, insulation, electrical components, machine parts, packaging, flooring, ceiling tiles, roofing, and in many building materials.
If you were exposed to asbestos at your workplace, and have developed cancer or a related illness, you are likely to qualify for compensation.
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Estate of Steve Thomas v. AK Steel Corporation, et al.
Summary: PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, Pennsylvania – Co-counsel represented the surviving spouse of a steel mill worker who developed mesothelioma after years of asbestos exposure on the job. The case resulted in a settlement exceeding $2.7 million.
Estate of William P. Bush v. AK Steel Corporation, et al.
Summary: MADISON COUNTY, Illinois – Co-counsel represented the family of a steel mill worker who suffered asbestos exposure that later led to mesothelioma. The case resulted in a settlement exceeding $2.3 million.
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