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who is at risk for mesothelioma?

Anyone who is exposed to asbestos, especially for long periods of time or in large quantities, is at risk for developing mesothelioma. However, certain professions have more opportunities to be exposed to asbestos, so these professions are likely to see a higher percentage of mesothelioma cases. The following are some professions that have a higher risk of developing mesothelioma due to increased asbestos exposure:

• Construction workers
• Electricians
• Firefighters
• Insulators
• Mechanics
• Military
• Millers
• Miners
• Oil and gas refinery workers
• Pipefitters
• Plumbers
• Power plant workers
• Railroad workers
• Remodelers

Additionally, many workers at these occupations unknowingly carry asbestos fibers home on their clothes, hair, or body. This puts family members at risk of asbestos exposure without them ever having been at the workplace location. If you or someone in your household worked in one of the professions listed above and were diagnosed with mesothelioma, contact our personal injury attorneys today.

how to prevent or limit asbestos exposure

Even though the use of asbestos has been banned for more than 30 years, some occupations still use it, and it can be found in older buildings. The first step would be to ask your employer if you are at risk of inhaling asbestos at work. If there is a risk, be sure to follow all safety practices; this may include wearing a proper mask as well as showering and changing clothes after work.

If you live in an older home that was built using asbestos, it may be safer to leave the asbestos rather than remove it; asbestos removal can be dangerous because it will release asbestos fibers into the air that could be inhaled. If you are concerned about the asbestos levels in your home, contact a qualified expert to test the air so that you may determine whether you and your household are at risk. Asbestos professionals can help with removal if necessary, so do not attempt to remove asbestos yourself.

asbestos laws in texas

The Texas Department of State Health Services is responsible for regulating most of the asbestos laws in the state. Texans who handle asbestos must be trained, licensed, and certified within the state.

Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for filing personal injury and wrongful death claims. If you fail to bring a claim within two years, you will lose your rights to recover compensation. Because mesothelioma takes years to develop and diagnose, the statute of limitations would begin from the date of diagnosis or from the date of death from mesothelioma.

To avoid missing the filing deadline, it is important to gather evidence as quickly as possible to support your claim. An experienced lawyer who has dealt with mesothelioma claims will be able to assist you in this process.

The victim must also have proof of their diagnosis as confirmed by a physician. Additionally, they must show that the exposure occurred in the last 10 years and must prove the level of asbestos exposure they experienced. These strict regulations are due to a high-volume of asbestos-related lawsuits.

what expenses can legal compensation help cover?

If you are successful in your legal claim against an employer or builder owner who put you at risk of asbestos exposure that led to mesothelioma, legal compensation can help cover expenses related to the cancer diagnosis. Some common expenses for mesothelioma clients include:

• Burial costs
• Caregiver expenses
• Emotional distress
• Funeral expenses
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of income
• Medical treatment costs
• Pain and suffering
• Past and future medical expenses
• Prescriptions and medications
• Therapy and grief support
• Travel expenses
• Wrongful death

Legal compensation is available to you and your family if you were victims of mesothelioma or if your family member died as a result of mesothelioma. There are many ways to recover for your losses associated with your mesothelioma diagnosis. Contact one of our mesothelioma personal injury attorneys in Houston to see if we can help.

Who can you sue for asbestos exposure?

Since it takes many years for mesothelioma to develop, it can be difficult to pinpoint when asbestos exposure occurred. Our team can assist with a thorough investigation that can help determine when and where you or your family was exposed to asbestos.

There may be several legal options for you to choose from when it comes to holding the appropriate party responsible; for example, you may choose to file a lawsuit, which could result in settlement or trial. You may choose to file a claim against the particular organization, job, or building owner who exposed you to asbestos. You may file a claim with an Asbestos Trust Fund or the Veterans Administration, if applicable.

Your legal strategy will be determined based on your individual circumstances and how you were exposed. The particular harm that mesothelioma has caused you and your family will also be factored into your compensation amount. Having advice from our experienced personal injury lawyers knowledgeable in mesothelioma is crucial to obtaining the maximum compensation.

Get Help from Houston mesothelioma Lawyers

At Zinda Law Group, our mesothelioma attorneys in Houston are experienced and have handled many cases involving victims of asbestos exposure and diagnosed mesothelioma. We have the knowledge and resources necessary to help you determine what to do next and to help recover the best possible outcome for your case.

Call us today at (800) 863-5312 for a free and confidential consultation with one of our mesothelioma lawyers in Houston; if you decide to retain us, we will connect you with a no win, no pay lawyer. You will pay nothing unless we win your case. That’s our No Win, No Fee Guarantee.

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