The result of this conspiracy is an epidemic of staggering proportions: today asbestos kills thousands more people than skin cancer each year, and nearly the number that are slain in assaults with firearms. The best estimates for asbestos-caused lung cancer deaths over the past two decades range from 5,000 to 10,000 per year (AIA 1980, Nicholson 1982), accounting for between 100,000 and 200,000 fatalities during that time. It is estimated that there will be over 100,000 asbestos related deaths in the next decade.
The Seattle, Washington law firm of Paglialunga & Harris, PS strongly believes that workers and their families deserve compensation to help them manage the severe and often fatal health consequences of working with asbestos. Please contact us by phone or online for a free case evaluation.
For more information:
• What is asbestos?
• How might someone be exposed to asbestos?
• What are the possible health risks of asbestos?
• What is mesothelioma?
• What are the symptoms of mesothelioma?
• What is the prognosis for people with mesothelioma?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral used in many building materials. Inhalation of fibers can lead to several diseases including cancer. No amount of asbestos is considered safe. The actual development of disease depends on many factors including the amount of asbestos that enters the body, the duration of a person’s exposure, age, family traits and lifestyle habits such as smoking.
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