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Painters and the Risk of Mesothelioma

Painters frequently work in older buildings undergoing renovation and remodeling. Many of these buildings contain asbestos.  Remodeling and renovation activities can disturb asbestos insulation and other asbestos-containing materials and release asbestos dust into the air. Inhaling airborne asbestos dust can cause serious respiratory disease, including mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lungs and abdomen.

If you worked as a painter and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it’s important to talk to an experienced mesothelioma claims attorney. You have legal rights to seek compensation from the asbestos manufacturers who harmed your health. The asbestos litigation lawyers at Belluck & Fox LLP represent painters diagnosed with mesothelioma in New York and nationwide. We may be able to help 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.

Painters and Mesothelioma

Professional painters may be exposed to asbestos dust during the removal of old layers of paint and caulk from older houses and commercial buildings. Until the late 1970s, many building products, including paints, spray paints, textured paints, caulks, spackling and joint compounds, contained asbestos as an additive because of its heat resistance properties. Sanding, scraping, taping and patching can release fine particles of asbestos dust into the air.

A large study of nearly 57,000 painters, published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, found that painters had increased incidence of asbestosis, a chronic scarring of the lungs caused by inhalation of asbestos.

Many painters do not wear masks to prevent breathing of asbestos dust. Microscopic particles of asbestos may lodge in a painter’s lungs and remain there for decades, causing inflammation that eventually develops into malignant cancer. Symptoms of mesothelioma often do not appear for decades after exposure. Painters who worked around asbestos in the 1960s and 1970s may only recently have begun experiencing respiratory symptoms and been diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Contact An Experienced Mesothelioma Claims Attorney

At Belluck & Fox LLP, we understand the workplace health hazards that painters and other trades workers face from exposure to asbestos. We are committed to helping victims of mesothelioma by holding 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 an experienced 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 firm provides personalized and professional representation and has won nearly $350 million in compensation for clients and their families.

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 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.