Years after they were applied, these adhesives start falling apart and when the workers scrape them up, the asbestos particles inside get disturbed and become airborne, making it very easy for the worker to inhale them.
Claim EvaluationPRODUCT USE
1906 - 1986 (80 years)
Asbestos was used in proportion of up to 25 percent in adhesive materials, as it created a stronger bond to a wider range of surfaces and was able to withstand extreme temperatures.
The toxicity of asbestos adhesives was relatively low as they were applied, but once the layers that were bonded by it needed removal, the adhesive would get damaged, releasing its fibers around the worker. You could have been exposed if:
If you fell victim to asbestos exposure due to the adhesives applied at the work sites you used to frequent, you have the right to be compensated. We will take care of the legal procedures in order to get you and your family the reparations needed to cover the treatment costs.