Mesothelioma caused from exposure to asbestos while on the job is most frequently caused in industries related to construction, whether it be on shipyards, in factories, or in commercial buildings, schools and hospitals. According to recent
mesothelioma research news, a report on the number of deaths (2,485) caused by malignant mesothelioma (many of those cases linking mesothelioma to asbestos exposure) in the United States was recently released by the National Center for Health Statistics ("NCHS"), a portion of the report gave statistics by industry and trade. Although asbestos regulations in New York State have significantly raised awareness to asbestos exposure, many cases being reported are from years or even decades ago where exposure risks were less known to the public.
Asbestos-containing materials were commonly found on board naval and merchant marine vessels, as well as at the shipyards where such ships were built and repaired. Power generating stations have long been a source of
mesothelioma asbestos exposure. Before New York State and other states, asbestos regulations, factories would incorporate asbestos containing materials in their heating plants, assembly lines and general manufacturing facilities. Construction of commercial buildings, apartments, homes, schools and even hospitals often utilized asbestos-containing materials. According to researchers, news of mesothelioma caused by asbestos in schools has been known for decades, thus the reason for strict asbestos regulations in New York and other states.
The NCHS report documented the recorded trade and industries on the death certificate of 541 individuals that the cause of death was malignant mesothelioma. 77 individuals or 14.2% worked in construction, which was the leading industry for all mesothelioma related deaths. People working in occupations that required hands on exposure to asbestos containing products led to the most deaths, with 127 individuals either being plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, carpenters, electricians or in a supervisory role.
One of the lesser well known, but quite frequent cases of mesothelioma occur in families of loved ones that have been exposed to asbestos. Families of occupationally exposed workers may have been exposed to asbestos, resulting in mesothelioma or other illnesses, if asbestos-contaminated clothing was brought home from work for laundering. Often, dusty work clothes would be shaken out and laundered, without any realization that a danger could exist to household members. Mesothelioma researchers have published news on this "second hand" exposure for years. In addition, renovations done in the home removing and/or applying asbestos-containing materials such as floor tiles, shingles, roofing, joint and taping compounds, boiler coverings and refractory materials could subject all family members to asbestos-laden dust, thus increasing the risk of mesothelioma related to asbestos exposure. According to the NCHS report, 6.8% of all of the deaths recorded listed the occupation as housewife or homemaker. These individuals were the loved ones of individuals that brought asbestos home with them from their occupation and exposed their family members.
An individual who died from mesothelioma (from occupational or home asbestos exposure) is likely entitled to file a lawsuit against the companies who caused the asbestos exposure.
Mesothelioma attorneys at Levy, Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP, with offices in New York and New Jersey, are experienced in obtaining financial recovery for people who have developed all types of mesothelioma, with particular expertise in New Jersey/New York State Asbestos regulations and laws intended to compensate Mesothelioma victims. Before selecting a mesothelioma law firm to represent you in a mesothelioma case in New York or New Jersey, you should consider these important
factors in choosing a mesothelioma law firm.
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