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Lathers

Lathers are at elevated risk of mesothelioma because their work with ceiling tiles, wall plaster, walls frameworks and duct work may expose them to breathing asbestos dust. Asbestos was used in many building materials in older construction, and asbestos fibers may be inhaled when disturbed during remodeling and renovation projects.

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and previously worked as a lather, it’s important to talk to an experienced mesothelioma claims lawyer. You have legal rights to seek compensation from the asbestos manufacturers who harmed your health. The asbestos litigation attorneys at Belluck & Fox LLP represent lathers and other skilled trades workers diagnosed with mesothelioma in New York and nationwide. We may be able to help you obtain compensation to provide financial stability for your family and pay your medical bills, allowing you to focus on your health.

Speak with an experienced NY asbestos claims attorney by calling (888) 803-6231 or use our online contact form.

Lathers and Asbestos Exposure

Lathers work with metal, wire and wood to create frameworks for ceilings and walls, using metal strips. Metal lathers work mostly with long strips of metal called metal lathe. They create ceiling suspension systems using metal lathe that hold acoustic ceiling tiles and panels. Some lathers also are skilled at applying plaster to lathe.

Metal lathers often work for construction companies and contractors that perform plastering, drywall and lathing installation. All workers in construction trades face increased risk of exposure to asbestos and development of mesothelioma, a form of respiratory cancer, as well as asbestosis, a chronic scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.

Employers should provide lathers and lathe workers with breathing protection to prevent the inhalation of asbestos that can scar the lungs and cause chronic conditions and respiratory cancer. But in many cases, workers have no breathing protection. Both an employer and an asbestos manufacturer may be legally at fault for allowing you to develop a preventable disease such as mesothelioma.

Older homes and buildings may have walls constructed of lathe and plaster or asbestos cement, an older building technique used before the introduction of sheetrock.  Horizontal strips called lathe were nailed onto the wall studs to provide a surface for the application of plaster. Plaster contained asbestos as an additive to add strength and fire-proofing.

Sanding plaster or removing all asbestos-containing plaster may release asbestos fibers into the air and expose workers working in proximity.  A lather may develop mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos, even if not directly handling asbestos insulation or other asbestos materials.

Contact An Experienced Mesothelioma Claims Attorney

At Belluck & Fox LLP, we understand the health hazards that lathers and other construction and trades workers face from exposure to asbestos and asbestos-containing materials. We are committed to helping victims of mesothelioma hold accountable asbestos manufacturers for the harm they caused hard-working families. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it’s important to talk to a knowledgeable New York mesothelioma claims lawyer to understand your legal options.

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, so 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.