Did You Develop Mesothelioma as a Result of Second-Hand Exposure to Asbestos?
At the law firm of Sales & Satterley, we have worked with hundreds of mesothelioma victims over the years. We have heard the stories and examined evidence of the process and results of second-hand exposure to asbestos.
Understanding the Social Pathways of Asbestos Contamination
Our clients who have contracted mesothelioma through second-hand exposure include:
- Family members, including children, who had frequent contact with construction workers or factory workers after these workers' exposure to asbestos on the job
- Spouses — often wives — of construction workers and factory workers who had washed clothes containing asbestos dust
Our attorneys know from experience and from the stories that have been relayed to us that the worker himself may not have contracted mesothelioma, but nonetheless passed it on to his wife or children through close proximity after coming home from work each day.
Getting to the Original Source of the Asbestos Exposure
When someone receives a diagnosis of mesothelioma, it sometimes requires a bit of "detective work" to get to the bottom of the situation and identify the source of the asbestos exposure. Some mesothelioma victims were exposed 30 years ago or more, and the corresponding factory worker (often a father or husband) may have been deceased for some time before the diagnosis. It may be that you or your family member was exposed to asbestos that was included in cigarette filters in the 1950s. Our law firm has extensive resources related to this phenomenon and well-tested methods for getting to the bottom of the source of asbestos contamination.
Determining the Appropriate Court Venue
Advocating on behalf of victims who were exposed so many years ago can be a challenging venture in certain court venues. Sales & Satterley, in Louisville, Kentucky, has the experience to know which jurisdiction will provide the most promising route to recovery of compensation for a mesothelioma victim, and how to position a case for the most favorable attainable outcome.
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Contact a lawyer at Sales & Satterley, to schedule a free consultation. Let us provide you with a preliminary case evaluation as you grapple with the challenge of a mesothelioma or interstitial lung disease diagnosis. We have useful knowledge and advice to impart as you seek to solve the puzzle of how and where you had exposure to asbestos (the only known cause of mesothelioma) and how to obtain the compensation that you need and deserve.
