Workers who were exposed to asbestos on the job before 1982 – as well as their spouses and adult children – may be eligible to receive a free asbestos health exam to looks for signs of mesothelioma cancer, asbestos lung cancer, or other diseases linked to asbestos exposure.
Individuals who are diagnosed with an asbestos-related cancers may be eligible to file a lawsuit or a claim with one of the bankruptcy trusts for asbestos victims and receive compensation.
Schedule your free asbestos medical exam or start your claim today by contacting the attorneys at Hissey Mulderig & Friend. You can call our office toll-free 1-855-500-3734, or send us a message using the free claims submission form at the top of this page.
Jobs With Asbestos
Until the 1970s, asbestos was widely used for insulation and to prevent fires in many buildings and industrial jobsites across the U.S.
Some of the professions where workers were most at risk of being exposed to asbestos include:
- Boiler workers
- Carpenters
- Construction workers
- Demolition workers
- Factory workers
- Laborers
- Pipe coverers
- Pipefitters
- Plumbers
- Shipyard and dock workers
- U.S. Navy veterans
Workers who were employed in one of these professions – or in other jobs where asbestos was used – may be at risk of developing cancer or other diseases associated with exposure to asbestos.
Diseases Linked to Asbestos Exposure
Because of the long latency period between asbestos exposure and the first symptoms of an asbestos disease, workers who were exposed decades ago may only now be beginning to develop the first signs of cancers caused by asbestos.
Mesothelioma is one of the most widely-recognized illnesses associated with working with asbestos. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the lining of the heart, lungs, abdomen, or testicles.
Workers who were exposed to asbestos may also be at risk of developing lung cancer. Although this disease is usually associated with smoking, workers who were employed at industries where asbestos materials were commonly used may face an increased risk of being diagnosed with asbestos lung cancer.
Compensation for Asbestos Workers & Families
Individuals who worked in industries where asbestos materials were commonly present may be eligible to take legal action and receive compensation for their illnesses. The families of deceased asbestos workers or family members who themselves have developed asbestos disease symptoms may also be able to file a claim.
In some cases, workers and their families may decide their best course of action is to file an asbestos lawsuit. Hissey Mulderig & Friend has decades of legal experience helping workers and their families with asbestos-related claims, and can assist you in gathering all of the information you will need to prove your claim in court.
Because many of the companies that manufactured, sold, or otherwise used asbestos products are now bankrupt, dozens of asbestos trust funds have been set up to compensate victims of asbestos exposure. Individuals who are eligible to receive compensation from these asbestos bankruptcy trusts can contact Hissey Mulderig & Friend to get help with filing a claim.
Free Asbestos Testing for Workers & Their Families
Workers who were exposed to asbestos prior to 1982 and who believe that they have developed symptoms of mesothelioma cancer, asbestos lung cancer, or other asbestos diseases can also contact Hissey Mulderig & Friend to schedule a free medical examination courtesy of our law firm.
After filling out a questionnaire and reviewing your work history, the health professionals who conduct your examination will check your lungs with a stethoscope and often perform a pulmonary function test using a spirometer to measure breathing capacity. If needed, they may order further tests – such as a chest X-ray, CT scan, or lung tissue sample – to detect scarring or asbestos-related disease.
In addition to asbestos workers, spouses and adult children who believe they were also exposed may also be eligible to receive a free exam.
For individuals who are diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer, the lawyers at our law firm can assist you in reviewing your legal options and gathering all of the information that you need to file a lawsuit or a claim with an asbestos trust fund.
Contact An Asbestos Attorney & Start Your Claim Today
For more information about scheduling a free asbestos exam or to start the process of filing a claim today, contact the asbestos lawyers at Hissey Mulderig & Friend.
Our attorneys have more than 100 years of combined legal experience helping asbestos workers and their families receive the compensation to which they are entitled under the law.
Start your claim today or schedule your free asbestos medical examination by calling our office toll-free at 1-855-500-3734, or if you prefer, you can send us a message using our free case evaluation form, located at the top of this page.
