Frequent exposure to asbestos can increase chances of developing mesothelioma. A recent Swedish study investigated just how much higher the mesothelioma prognosis rates of are for construction workers due to the nature of their job. The results paint a disturbing picture.
What Occupation has the Highest Cancer Rate from Asbestos?
As expected, researchers found that workers in construction who work directly with asbestos have a high rate of mesothelioma symptoms. What is scary is that many workers who did not have firsthand exposure to asbestos also came down with the disease. This suggests that even workers who only had short-term asbestos exposure can develop deadly cancers.
There is no cure for mesothelioma, only treatment. Prognoses are best when the cancer is diagnosed early. If an employer made you work with asbestos without the proper safety respirator, or a family member worked in construction or a similar industry between 1940 and 1990 who later developed mesothelioma or a related illness, ask a lawyer about your rights to file a mesothelioma lawsuit for damages.
Can I Hold My Employer Responsible If Asbestos Exposure Caused Mesothelioma?
An experienced mesothelioma lawyer can help you seek the compensation you deserve for the pain and costs of living with mesothelioma. The attorneys at Harrell & Nowak have a lengthy and successful history of representing asbestos victims. Give our Louisiana mesothelioma lawyers a call today for a free, no-obligation consultation.