Asbestos is one of the most infamously known materials in the field of Construction for its high toxicity for the body, having been used as insulation material in the same well into the 90's.
As a result of exposure to it, tens of thousands of workers worldwide are affected by disease devastate his health really like lung cancer or asbestosis call. Here we focus on one: mesothelioma.
What is this disease?
It is a form of cancer that is caused when tiny particles or asbestos fibers, which are suspended in the air in environments that working with this material, are absorbed through the respiratory activity, opening the way to the pleura, the tissue surrounding the lungs.
There, are generated malignant cells divide and multiply, damaging the surrounding tissues, and may even spread to other parts of the body.
There is currently no cure for this disease, whose development takes place gradually but steadily (for years) when the person is continually exposed, usually for work, material, also known as asbestos.
Thus, a timely exposure to the material not to be dangerous. What really carries the risk is continued contact with it.
What are your symptoms?
If you had worked for much of your life in the construction sector, using this material as harmful, you should evaluate if any of the signs that indicate the development of mesothelioma, among which are:
- Respiratory problems and hoarseness.
- Pain in the chest, abdomen or back.
- Blood in cough.
- Weight loss.
- Muscle weakness.
Who is at increased risk of developing the disease?
As mentioned above, are workers who perform their duties in the construction sector, broadly, those most at risk of developing the same show.
For example, it has been evident in employees who are involved in the demolition engineers, heating and ventilation systems, carpenters or electricians.
Claims for the development of mesothelioma
It is easy to determine the origin of your disease is in the activity carried out on site. And having had some kind of protection such as masks could be in any case you would have been affected in this way by it.
This can be seen as the evil you suffer is due to the passivity of your company when you allow media to provide you perform your job without the same risks that might arise.
In other words, your damage resulted from poor risk prevention measures implemented by your superiors. This causes a law to your advantage to claim financial compensation for the irreparable harm you have suffered incurable.
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