According to a Michigan Live news report, approximately 170 administrative employees of Central Michigan University relocated for work because of an increased threat of asbestos exposure. Tests in the offices of the main administrative building on the campus showed that the building had high levels of asbestos in the air. The University’s Office of Risk Management and Environmental Health and Safety were informed of the threat, which is concentrated in the first and second floors, on May 29.
Asbestos exposure can potentially cause cancer. If you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos and developed mesothelioma or asbestosis, contact Attorney Group to learn more about your options. We can answer your questions for free, confidentially, and without any obligation on your part. If you have a case, we can connect you with an affiliated asbestos lawsuit attorney. The time to pursue a claim is limited, so contact us today.
What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a mineral fiber that is durable and fire resistant, both traits that make it desirable for use in construction. For many years, asbestos was used in the production of building materials, including the following:
- Roofing shingles
- Ceiling materials
- Floor Tiles
- Cement compounds
- Automotive parts
- Textile products
Once the dangers of asbestos were discovered, asbestos materials became strictly regulated in the U.S. to help reduce contact and prevent resulting complications. However, many companies are alleged to have continued using asbestos despite knowledge of its risks.
Microscopic Fibers Can Cause Disease
Asbestos exposure can lead to mesothelioma, a type of cancer that occurs when the microscopic fibers that make up the mineral are inhaled. Due to their high durability, they are often not destroyed by the body. Instead, they can cling to the lining of the lungs and other areas of the chest cavity and potentially cause cancer. While this cancer can be treated, it has no cure. There is a high mortality rate among patients who develop mesothelioma. Asbestos exposure can also cause lung cancer and asbestosis, a nonmalignant, progressive lung condition.
Injured People May Be Entitled to Compensation
People who develop mesothelioma after asbestos exposure may be entitled to compensation, which may include:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost income or ability to work
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
If a person is killed by mesothelioma that was caused by asbestos exposure, his or her family members may be able to pursue claims for wrongful death damages, which include:
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish resulting from the loss of a loved one
- Conscious pain and suffering of a loved one prior to death
- Loss of financial support
- Medical expenses attributable to the fatal injury
The Time to Pursue a Claim is Limited. Contact Us Today.
If you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos and developed mesothelioma or asbestosis, contact Attorney Group for more information. We offer free, confidential, no-obligation consultations, and if you choose to pursue a claim, we can connect you with an affiliated asbestos lawsuit attorney. The time to pursue a claim is limited, so contact us today.