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| | 126 | LEAD PLAINTIFF: Case Filed: 2008-03-16 |
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Case Summary: To date, companies which have exposed their employees to asbestos have faced thousands of lawsuits and settled hundreds of millions in damages. To resolve these ongoing battles, Congress is discussing the creation of a $140 billion fund to compensate victims of asbestos exposure. If your home was built before 1970 or if you work in an industry that uses or has used asbestos, you may be at risk. Asbestos testing and removal should be performed by a professional. And if you or your family has suffered from asbestos exposure or poisoning, specialized lawyers and attorneys can evaluate your claim and help secure justice and compensation. Case Detail: Asbestos can pose a serious health threat when disturbed or when it begins to deteriorate and asbestos fibers are released into the air and inhaled. Exposure to asbestos fibers has been linked to cancer, asbestosis (scaring of the lungs that restricts breathing), mesothelioma (cancer of the lining of the chest cavity), and silicosis. The chances of getting an asbestos-related illness increase as the level and duration of exposure to asbestos increases. |
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