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Laborers

If you ever worked as a laborer in New York, you may have breathed toxic asbestos dust on the job — and that is a danger about which your employer should have warned you. Asbestos is the known cause of mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs or abdomen.

If you worked as a laborer and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, your first priority should be your health. You should also talk to an experienced asbestos claims lawyer to understand your legal rights. Workers whose health was harmed by asbestos are entitled to seek compensation to help pay medical bills and provide financial security for family members.

The asbestos litigation lawyers at Belluck & Fox LLP represent laborers with asbestos and mesothelioma disease in New York and nationwide. We will evaluate your case free of charge. We pride ourselves on our commitment to you and your family while investigating your mesothelioma and asbestos exposure claims.

Speak with an experienced asbestos claims attorney today — call (888) 803-6231 or use our online contact form.

Why You Need An Experienced New York Asbestos Lawyer

Even today, years after most asbestos use has been banned in the U.S., many New York laborers and other Americans continue to inhale toxic asbestos at workplaces, including construction sites and demolition sites.  According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 1.3 million general industry workers and construction workers in the U.S. are exposed to asbestos in the workplace.

Most laborers, including factory laborers, general laborers and construction laborers who are exposed to asbestos show no signs of asbestos-related disease for decades. It can take 20 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos for symptoms of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases to appear. That long lag time from exposure to development of mesothelioma often makes it difficult for laborers diagnosed with asbestos cancer to identify how they were exposed. That’s why you should talk to a knowledgeable asbestos exposure attorney.

From reviewing your work history as a laborer, an experienced personal injury lawyer at Belluck & Fox LLP may be able to identify where you were exposed to asbestos. Our New York law firm focuses on helping ill workers with asbestos diseases. We have manufacturers’ records and documents that show many of the New York workplaces where laborers were exposed to asbestos.

Laborers who were involved in the cleanup of the rubble of the World Trade Center site after the terrorist attacks are a group of workers at special risk of developing asbestos-related disease. Hundreds of tons of asbestos used in construction of the North Tower were released into the air when the building collapsed. Many workers at Ground Zero already have shown reduced lung function in health screenings.

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you need an experienced New York asbestos lawyer to stand up for your legal rights.

Contact An Experienced Asbestos Disease Claims Attorney

At Belluck & Fox LLP, we understand the health hazards that laborers face from exposure to asbestos. We are committed to helping victims of mesothelioma by holding accountable asbestos manufacturers for the harm they caused.

Belluck & Fox LLP is a nationally recognized law firm that represents individuals with asbestos and mesothelioma claims. The New York asbestos litigation law firm has won more than $350 million in compensation for its clients and their families. While no amount of money will make up for the loss of good health or the death of a loved one, compensation obtained through an asbestos lawsuit can relieve worries about paying medical bills and help secure your family’s future.

There is a time limit after diagnosis of mesothelioma for filing asbestos claims, so it’s important to talk to an experienced mesothelioma lawsuit lawyer right away. We will provide you professional and personalized service — please call for help.

For a free evaluation of your asbestos claim, contact the firm at (888) 803-6231 or through our online contact form.