Over the past two decades asbestos has become almost synonymous with disease and death. The public’s introduction to the substance, which has been used for over a hundred years in industrial settings, was as hundreds of lawsuits were filed against manufacturers and companies which exposed workers to the deadly substance without the proper warnings were protections. Though most people probably do not know what asbestos is, those who are familiar with the substance probably believe that it has been banned. However, asbestos it is still legal in the United States and continues to be used in manufacturing processes across the country.
Besides the fact that asbestos is still legal, even if it were not the substance would be with the American population for tens, or even hundreds, of years to come. This is because asbestos was used extensively during its heyday, and has been incorporated in millions of the nation’s buildings and structures. This continued use, coupled with asbestos’ extensive prevalence the country, seems to indicate that there will be a continuing increase in the number of asbestos related diseases reported on an annual basis.
In the following video you can see more about current debate regarding asbestos and whether or not it should be banned totally, or if some kinds of asbestos should continue to be used.
http://youtu.be/RZm7u6z6tLI
The continued availability of asbestos in the market, and its use in the manufacture of various products continues to put the public at risk of potential contamination. If you have been exposed to asbestos, and have developed an asbestos related diseasesuch as mesothelioma, contact the Law Office of Brayton Purcell, LLP at (800) 598-0314 immediately. Or contact us online for a free consultation.
