Many people do not discover that they were exposed to asbestos until it is too late. Asbestos damage can come in the form of different diseases and it may not show up for decades after you were exposed. In other cases, you may have a loved one who died because of an illness directly related to asbestos exposure. No one should have to go through an asbestos-related illness on their own, and we strongly believe that the companies and people who put you at risk should give you compensation for your illness. For more information on disclosures and illnesses related to asbestos, please read the article below. If you would like to get in contact with an attorney who can help you with your lawsuit, please reach out to us now. We want to ensure you get the help you need.
What are seller disclosures of asbestos?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) determined that asbestos was linked to many dangerous diseases, and thus set standards for the testing of asbestos, how to maintain it, and the correct way to disclose that workplaces and schools have asbestos. It is incredibly important to note that these rules and regulations do not cover single-family homes (and there is no guarantee that when you buy a home someone will notify you that there is asbestos), but there are many states who do require a seller disclose whether the home you are purchasing has asbestos in it. Especially when you are the seller of the home, if you do not disclose this information to the people buying your property, they could sue you, especially if the buyer suffers any type of damage.
Are there times when it is recommended that we do asbestos testing?
Yes. 1975 is an important date to remember, because many houses built before 1975 do contain asbestos in various parts of the house, including:
- Heating Systems
- Ceiling Tiles
- Insulation
- Drywall
While 1975 is an important date to remember, you should also note that many companies used asbestos in different building materials—like vinyl tiles—up until the year 1981. When you have concerns that materials in your house contain asbestos, we recommend calling an asbestos removal company as soon as possible so they can determine for sure whether you have asbestos and remove it in the safest way possible.
I was exposed to asbestos years ago and have an illness. What can I do
If you were exposed to asbestos through your previous employment and are suffering from a related illness, you need to reach out to an asbestos abatement contractor, like the contractors at Nielsen Environmental, as soon as possible to see how we can help you get the compensation you deserve for your illness. When you have an asbestos-related disease and are suffering the consequences, you likely have high medical bills.