Individuals who work as farmers often encounter asbestos exposure. Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford is committed to seeking justice for farm workers exposed to asbestos.
Records from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Cancer Statistics show that between 1999 and 2018, there were 62,550 cases of mesothelioma in the United States. Asbestos exposure in the home and workplace is a leading cause of mesothelioma.
The connection between farmers and asbestos exposure may not be obvious. However, many farmers and agricultural workers have been exposed to asbestos while living or working on a farm. You are still at risk of developing mesothelioma even if your asbestos exposure happened decades ago.
If you or a loved one lived or worked on a farm in the past and have now developed mesothelioma, asbestos exposure may be the culprit. The dedicated team at Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC can assist you in asserting your legal right to compensation. Schedule your free consultation with us today.
The term asbestos encompasses six different types of fibrous minerals. All of these types consist of crystals composed of many microscopic fibrils. Asbestos fibers are heat-resistant, which makes asbestos a desirable material to use in building construction and other applications where insulation from heat is required.
It is now known that asbestos fibers are toxic if they are inhaled. No amount of human asbestos exposure is considered safe. Once the fibers become airborne and are inhaled, they can settle in the tissue that lines your lungs, stomach, heart, and testicles. From there, mesothelioma can spread and affect other parts of the body.
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer for which there is no cure. Early warning signs of mesothelioma include:
Unfortunately, most of these warning signs are ignored, and mesothelioma is not diagnosed until it has metastasized and spread.
Treatment for mesothelioma may extend the life of the patient, but researchers are still searching for a cure.
Many individuals who develop mesothelioma were exposed to airborne asbestos at their workplace. Shipyard workers, construction workers, and pipe fitters are just some of the professions whose workers are at a high risk of developing mesothelioma. Others, such as farmers and agricultural workers, may be exposed to asbestos in their homes or property.
Several decades ago, before the risks of asbestos exposure were fully understood, asbestos was used in the manufacture of building materials. Shingles, floor tiles, and insulation were all common places to find asbestos. Vermiculite insulation may also be contaminated with asbestos, leading to exposure.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring substance, so there may be asbestos in your soil. If that soil floods or is otherwise disturbed, the asbestos present in the soil can be released and become airborne. Farmers and others who are working the land may then be exposed to airborne asbestos and develop mesothelioma.
Additionally, vermiculite-based soil fertilizers may be contaminated with asbestos. One of the nation’s largest vermiculite mines in Libby, Montana, was found to have been contaminated with asbestos. As a result, many of the products that were manufactured using vermiculite from that mine are contaminated with asbestos.
Asbestos may also be present in machinery and equipment parts found on your farm. Because of its durability and heat-resistant qualities, asbestos may be found in machinery insulation, brakes and brake linings, and other parts exposed to heat, fire, or friction.
The connection between farmers and asbestos exposure may not be immediately apparent. While the risk of farmers developing mesothelioma is not as high as workers in other industries, there is still a chance that asbestos exposure around your farm can lead to the development of mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma does not develop without asbestos exposure. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, compensation depends on identifying the circumstances under which you were exposed to asbestos. This is the key to obtaining compensation from the right person or company.
Trust Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford to provide you with competent and compassionate legal representation in your mesothelioma case. We may be able to recover compensation for you without you having to go to trial or travel for appearances. Speak with our mesothelioma recovery team today.
If you suspect that your home, soil, or farm equipment is contaminated with asbestos, you should not attempt to remove or disturb the asbestos yourself. Because it can easily become airborne and inhaled, trying to remove asbestos yourself can increase the chance of farmers and asbestos exposure occurring.
Instead, you should contact a properly trained and licensed asbestos removal company. These companies will have the background and tools necessary to safely remove asbestos from your property. They can also help replace parts and building materials that were contaminated with asbestos with safer alternatives.
A mesothelioma diagnosis can be devastating to you and your family. The emotional and financial toll of such a diagnosis can be heavy. A mesothelioma lawsuit cannot undo the damage caused by asbestos inhalation or ingestion. It can, however, provide you and your loved ones with much-needed financial assistance during this difficult time.
A successful lawsuit may result in you or your loved one receiving compensation for:
No matter what stage your mesothelioma is in when you receive your diagnosis, you will need medical care and attention. If caught in its early stages, it may be possible to remove all of the cancerous cells. However, if your mesothelioma is not detected early, it may be impossible to remove. Nonetheless, you will likely require medical care.
The medical care you need may consist of hospital visits, evaluations, and palliative care. Your past and anticipated medical costs may be compensated through your mesothelioma lawsuit.
As your mesothelioma progresses, you may find it difficult to work. At some point, you may be unable to engage in your past job or any employment at all. Compensation may also be obtained to address the earnings you could have expected to receive had you not been exposed to asbestos.
For farmers and asbestos exposure, where your income derives from your ability to work your land, you may also be entitled to recover compensation for the expenses of hiring additional help to work your land.
A mesothelioma lawsuit can also help cover the costs and expenses your loved ones will face in the future. This can include the income they could have expected to receive from you in the future as well as the pain and emotional toll your diagnosis will cause.
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, trust your legal case to the committed mesothelioma recovery team at Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC.
We have recovered over $1 billion in compensation for farmers, miners, and others who have been exposed to asbestos and who have subsequently developed mesothelioma. Our lawyers are rooted in the community, compassionate, and committed to justice.
Contact our office today and ask for your free, no-obligation case review with our team today.
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