Mississippi Asbestos Lawyers

What is asbestos?

To highlight some of the key facts about asbestos—

• Asbestos is the name of a group of naturally occurring minerals
• Asbestos resists heat and corrosion and can be processed to aid in rust prevention and to serve as a fire retardant
• Because of its positive attributes, asbestos has been used in many common products, such as building materials, vehicle brakes, and assembly line machinery
• It has been discovered in recent decades that the inhalation of asbestos fibers by workers can cause serious diseases of the lungs and other organs, such as asbestos mesothelioma, that may not appear until years after the exposure has occurred.
• Asbestos fibers associated with these health risks are too small to be seen with the naked eye
• Smokers are at higher risk of developing some asbestos-related diseases

Risks of Mississippi asbestos exposure

The reason for the national alarm over asbestos is based on several disturbing facts that have come to light over the years, such as—

• There is now a proven connection between asbestos and the deadly forms of mesothelioma cancer, including cases of asbestosis in Mississippi.
• Mesothelioma, often referred to as asbestos cancer, may appear decades after the original exposure. 
• Although since the mid-1980s asbestos use has been outlawed in construction and most other common applications, Mississippi citizens are often still in contact with asbestos if they work or live in buildings in which it was once widely used—in wallboard, wall insulation, pipe insulation, floor tile, machinery, and more.  Simple home remodeling is enough to stir up the particles to a hazardous level.

One of the most disturbing facts about asbestos is that the risks were known for many years before its use was outlawed.  As a Mississippi asbestos attorney can tell you, this is one of the key reasons why hundreds of former workers in Mississippi have successfully sued employers and government agencies-their negligence in not informing their workers of the dangers and not correcting the situation after discovering the risks puts these entities in a position of liability.

Contact a Mississippi asbestos attorney today

The Mississippi asbestos attorneys at ELG have extensive experience in seeking recovery of medical costs, loss of wages, loss of enjoyment in life, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship of your loved ones in cases related to Mississippi asbestos disease.

If you have questions about mesothelioma in Mississippi and other asbestos-related diseases call ELG at 1-800-749-9200 to contact our Mississippi mesothelioma attorneys  and discuss your situation.  The asbestos attorneys at ELG are familiar with all aspects of Mississippi asbestos law.  We provide useful information to clients dealing with all types of  mesothelioma.

A Mississippi asbestos lawyer at ELG is waiting to hear from you.