The great state of New York is rich in cultural and historical significance. It is also the third most populous state in the United States and features New York City downstate as well as the historically rich cities along the Erie Canal in Upstate New York. Unfortunately however, some of these great cities feature older infrastructure and the hazards of asbestos exposure. In fact, each year hundreds of New York citizens are diagnosed with asbestos-related disease. Asbestos is a highly dangerous fiber that has been linked to a number of health complications. It is important that all who may have been exposed act quickly to obtain information on possible health effects and legal recourse for wrongful exposure.
Asbestos was a mineral that was commonly included in construction compounds, but most often used as an insulator for piping, electrical fixtures, and other building materials. Asbestos use was widespread. In fact, nearly 80% of buildings constructed prior to 1978 are known to contain at least some asbestos-containing materials. Those exposed typically encounter asbestos products on jobsites such as construction sites, shipyards, power plants, or factories. If you or someone you know worked in one of these places it is important you act quickly to gain access to health resources as well as possible financial compensation.
As New York has many old and historic buildings, many of them are known to contain asbestos. However, asbestos could also be found in various other industries. For more information on possible asbestos exposure sites and health complication associated with exposure, please fill out the brief form on this page to receive a free information packet about mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure as well as information on how you can obtain the compensation you deserve. Support for you and your family is available to you! Find out today if you qualify.