Asbestos in Spray Fireproofing
Concerned that exposure to asbestos spray fireproofing material could lead to asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma cancer? Learn more about how an experienced mesothelioma attorney may be able to help you or a loved one win an asbestos settlement to help with medical bills and family care.
What is spray-on fireproofing?
Asbestos has been considered a near-miraculous mineral for thousands of years, dubbed “inextinguishable” by the Ancient Greeks and revered by cultures around the world. Asbestos is quite literally a rock – it will not burn, conduct heat, corrode or rust. But it also has all of the versatility of a fiber, and can be woven into textiles or included in other materials to boost their fireproofing or thermal properties. One of the many uses for asbestos was in spray insulation, or fireproofing.
Asbestos spray fireproofing has been marketed under many names and by many manufacturers.
The tragedy of asbestos exposure from spray fireproofing is played out in a much smaller scale in homes and commercial buildings across the country. Anytime that asbestos spray fireproofing becomes friable – whether through demolition or simple aging, deadly asbestos fibers can become inhaled and start the process of slowly killing their victim.
Asbestos producers knew that their products were killing people for many decades, but hid the knowledge from their employees and the public. And because of the long lag time between asbestos exposure and disease, they were able to get away with making astounding profits before the scale of the health problems became widely known.
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If you believe you may have been exposed to asbestos, or have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may want to consider calling an mesothelioma attorney to discuss your legal options. A qualified mesothelioma attorney can help you get the compensation that you and your family need and deserve.
Mesothelioma attorneys have helped thousands of mesothelioma patients win compensation for lost wages and medical costs. A qualified mesothelioma attorney can help you get the compensation that you and your family need and deserve. Mesothelioma attorneys have helped thousands of mesothelioma patients win compensation for lost wages and medical costs. Asbestos law has become a crucial asset in the fight against the willful negligence that exposed people to asbestos.