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Sheet Metal Workers

Sheet metal workers are among the skilled tradesmen at elevated risk of developing mesothelioma due to on-the-job exposure to asbestos. Sheet metal workers fabricate and install heating and air conditioning ductwork, work in the shipping and automotive industry and produce appliances. The work may expose you to dust from asbestos that was used as spray-on insulation on ductwork, used in ship construction and used in friction automotive parts.

If you worked as a sheet metal worker and have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it’s important to consult an experienced mesothelioma claims attorney. You have legal rights to seek compensation from the asbestos manufacturers who made and sold a product that harmed your health. The asbestos litigation attorneys at Belluck & Fox LLP represent sheet metal 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.

Sheet Metal Workers and Asbestos

You may have worked as a sheet metal worker 20 to 40 years ago and only recently received a diagnosis of mesothelioma. You may be a retired sheet metal worker recently diagnosed with asbestos-related disease. Mesothelioma takes decades to appear after the exposure to asbestos and often strikes older workers and retired workers.

A 2009 study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine analyzed the mortality patterns of more than 17,000 sheet metal workers with 20 years or more of experience in the trade. The study found an elevated risk of asbestos-related disease and mortality among sheet metal workers for mesothelioma, asbestosis and cancers of the pleura or lining of the chest and abdomen.

Until the 1970s, asbestos was widely used in building materials because of its properties of durability and heat resistance. For many years, sheet metal workers sprayed asbestos on ductwork for fireproofing. That method of application was banned in 1973 due to the health hazard of airborne asbestos. Today, the use of asbestos is strictly regulated. Sheet metal workers’ greatest risk of exposure is during renovation of older asbestos-insulated ventilation systems and ductwork.

If you are a sheet metal worker who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, your first priority should be your health. However, you should not have to pay medical bills for a disease caused by the fault of an asbestos manufacturer that put profits ahead of safety. A settlement can provide money to pay your medical bills and provide your family with financial security and peace of mind during a difficult time. Talk to an asbestos litigation lawyer at Belluck & Fox, LLP, a respected New York law firm that focuses on providing personalized legal assistance to mesothelioma victim.

Contact An Experienced Mesothelioma Claims Attorney

At Belluck & Fox, LLP, we understand the health hazards that sheet metal workers and other trades workers face from exposure to asbestos. We are committed to helping victims of mesothelioma by holding asbestos manufacturers accountable 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 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.

There is a time limit after a 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.