Honey Creek Contracting Company Asbestos Exposure
Representing Former Honey Creek Contracting Company workers & other asbestos cancer victims
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Ohio Mesothelioma Cancer Lawyers
Investigating Workplace Toxic Exposure Cases on Behalf of former workers in construction, demolition and renovation
Asbestos was so widely used up until the 1980s that it has been estimated that several millions of tons of the toxic material are still intact in certain buildings, machinery and products. This material does not lose toxicity over time, and any new exposure to the substance can raise the risk of later developing a related illness like asbestos, mesothelioma or lung cancer.
The vast majority of asbestos cancer cases diagnosed today, however, are the result of chronic exposure many years ago. The CDC has noted that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure, and even a short duration around the material, if ingested or inhaled, can cause serious health issues later in life. Such is the fate of many of America’s workers that spent decades of their careers surrounded by asbestos at their respective workplaces.
Because of the long latency period associated with related cancers, many victims are not entirely sure where or why they have contracted a disease like mesothelioma. To draw a clear connection between a former job and a current medical condition, we will need to investigate and hire industry experts to testify on your behalf. There were specific jobs that were more associated with toxic exposure than others, and may have included the following:
- Construction
- Demolition
- Renovation
- Plumbing and pipefitting
- Welders
- Maintenance crews
- Electrical work
Honey Creek Contracting Asbestos Exposure
Exposure to asbestos may have occurred over a number of years, and there is rarely a defining moment in a person’s career when they believe they were at a serious cancer risk. There are typically memories of handling asbestos products or materials and this all seems unbelievable now, but even in the 1970s there was little concern from many employers about the safety hazards of working around the material. That all changed when experts and safety agencies began studying the cause of cancer clusters around the nation.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) now all consider asbestos a known cancer-causing agent. The damage has largely been done, and individuals are still diagnosed each year with the following related illnesses:
- Angiosarcoma
- Mesothelioma Cancer
- Asbestosis
- Lung Cancer
- Adenocarcinoma
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
Symptoms of Asbestos Illness & Mesothelioma Cancer
Asbestos-related cancer may not rear its ugly head for decades after initial exposure at a work site. When symptoms of lung cancer eventually appear, the disease may already be in a later, terminal stage. Contact a medical professional if you worked with Honey Creek in construction, demolition or renovation, and later developed the following symptoms:
- A persistent cough
- Coughing up blood from the lungs
- Persistent chest pain
- Difficulty swallowing
- Trouble breathing
- Swelling in the neck or face
- Loss of appetite
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fatigue
- Anemia
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Can I File a Lawsuit Against My Employer?
Injured plaintiffs around the country have filed personal injury claims against former employers if they failed to properly warn workers about the health safety hazards of working with toxic materials, or failed to train them in how to handle toxins safely. There was no avoiding some toxins at the workplace for decades, and some former employees feel like their employers should have known that they were putting their future health on the line. If you feel like your employer was negligent, and you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness due to workplace exposure, you may have a valid claim.
Honey Creek Contracting Asbestos FAQ
There were hundreds of construction products that had the material as a component. It was used because of its durability, cost effectiveness and heat resistance. It was used in boilers, piping, insulation, electrical units, siding, flooring, ceiling tiles, soundproofing, roofing, and in many other construction materials.
Throughout the years, many work safety experts at NIOSH and other governmental agencies warned of a coming cancer epidemic if certain steps were not taken to protect workers. Unfortunately, many cancer cases could have been prevented if employers had been proactive and properly trained workers and provided safety equipment. When former workers develop cancer, they may be able to file a claim for negligence, and can recover damages for the following:
- Lost wages
- Lost future earnings
- Pain and Suffering
- Medical Expenses (including treatments, medication, rehab, any costs not covered by insurance)
The route of asbestos exposure is typically through the airways. The fibers of the material break down into a fine dust and are easily inhaled or ingested. This dust can lodge in the lungs or stomach lining, and develop into cancer ten to fifty years after it is first introduced into the body.
Nearly any construction, renovation or demolition site could have the potential to expose workers to a number of toxic materials. Asbestos had numerous applications in the construction industry, and many were used regularly until the 1980s in the construction of homes, schools and commercial buildings. Some commonly used materials include the following:
- Adhesives (asphaltic cutback adhesive, emulsion adhesive, fibrous adhesive, lagging adhesive)
- Construction Mastics
- Gold Bond Adhesives
- Gunning Mix
- Ductwork Connectors and duct adhesive
- Floor Backing
- Drywall taping compounds
- Insulation
- Flooring tiles
- Roofing tiles and seals
- Cement and Cement adhesive
- Wallpaper
- Vinyl flooring
- Spray-on acoustic insulation
- Duct tape
- Joint packing
- Construction felts
- Siding panels
- Textured paints
- Loose-fill attic insulation
- In 2010, a painter in Texas who developed mesothelioma after spending much of his life working with texturized top coats and fillers sued a number of asbestos product manufacturers. A jury awarded him an $11 million verdict.
- In 2005, a San Francisco jury awarded a sheet metal worker nearly $2 million dollars after he developed mesothelioma from working with duct connectors and duct sealers, which contained asbestos.
- Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation was found negligent and a jury awarded one victim of mesothelioma a verdict of nearly $3.5 million. His attorney said the man worked for Owens Corning in the 1960s and was exposed to their toxic insulation product.
- In the 1990s, two engineers filed lawsuits against North American Refractory Company (NARCO). According to their lawyers, the victims, who suffered from related lung diseases, were exposed to high levels of asbestos dust from a gunning mix. The jury found North American Refractory Company liable and awarded the men $7 million.
Unless you know the specific brand or product used asbestos, it is nearly impossible to identify an asbestos product. It is likely, however, that most workers in a field like demolition, renovation or construction, employed by Honey Creek Contracting, or another firm, has encountered the material.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has outlined how to collect toxic material samples to send out for testing.
Asbestos Insulation was commonly used in walls, building façades, ceilings, fire-proofing, and elevator shafts. It can be found in kitchens and bathrooms.
Ceiling Tiles may contain asbestos and there are several different types.
Asbestos Cement products were widely in roofing sheets, roof tiles, flues and drainage pipes.
Vinyl Tiles containing asbestos were used until the 1980s.
Asbestos Sheet Vinyl was used as a backing material or as a decorative finish.
Asbestos Textured Coatings were used to cover walls and ceilings from the 1960s until the 1980s.
Asbestos Pipe Insulation was used to insulate hot water pipes, both in commercial and residential properties.
We have settled numerous mesothelioma asbestos cancer cases in Ohio and nationwide. Our lawyers work with industry experts to build strong cases, and we have proven success with many six and seven figure settlements. Contact us with your work history, medical records, and we can begin processing your claim.
Asbestos Verdicts & Settlements
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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Taking the first step doesn’t have to be complicated. In just a few minutes, you can share the basics of your case, and our team will guide you from there:
- It begins with a few simple questions about your situation.
- From there, a member of our legal team reviews your case.
- Together, we’ll chart the path forward, helping you take the next step toward resolution.
