Wallace Miller is currently investigating cancer claims as a result of exposure to asbestos.
Asbestos was once one of the most commonly used industrial materials. Its resistance to the elements made it an effective insulator, and manufacturers found uses for the mineral substance in hundreds of different industries. However, asbestos is highly toxic and has been linked to numerous forms of cancer including mesothelioma, adenocarcinoma, ovarian cancer, and lung cancer.
Despite what we know today about asbestos, it is still the #1 cause of work-related deaths in the world. Between 12,000 and 15,000 Americans die from asbestos related diseases each year, often decades after being exposed to asbestos. If you or a loved one have been harmed due to asbestos exposure, contact Wallace Miller today to learn more about filing an asbestos cancer lawsuit.
Who Can File an Asbestos Cancer Lawsuit?
Because asbestos was used so heavily in multiple industries, workplace exposure may have occurred in hundreds of professions. Some of the jobs where asbestos exposure is common include:
- Construction
- Mining
- Auto mechanics
- Shipyard/Dock workers
- Military personnel
- Chemical/Metal/Power plant workers
- Millwrights
- Insulators
- Boilermakers
- Electricians
- Firefighters
- Oil refinery workers
The latency period for asbestos cancer like mesothelioma is typically between 15 and 50 years, meaning that a diagnosis can occur decades after exposure to asbestos ends. If you have worked in these or related industries and have received a diagnosis of mesothelioma or a similar cancer that has been linked to asbestos, you may have an asbestos cancer lawsuit claim. Contact Wallace Miller to learn what you can do.