Demanding justice for victims of asbestos-caused diseases caused
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People diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma are victims of asbestos exposure. The Mesothelioma Justice Network fights on behalf of patients, demanding justice from negligent asbestos companies.
Know your legal rights and take action today.
Asbestos is a known cause of cancer. Its use throughout the 20th century exposed innocent workers to a deadly poison that has taken the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. The truth about asbestos has long been known. Still, thousands of victims continue to be diagnosed each year with deadly asbestos-related diseases including mesothelioma.
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The 1860s saw a dramatic expansion of the asbestos industry. Its use in various products and materials grew. Workers were exposed to the dangerous substance in mass numbers for the first time.
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Asbestos was used in many materials during World War II due to its fire-resistant qualities. It was used in virtually everything on U.S. Navy ships and other military vehicles from World War II to Korea and Vietnam. At this time, manufacturers knew that asbestos could cause sickness or death, but they hid the facts from the public.
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In 1989, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expanded the 1970s ban of spray-applied asbestos-related products set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The EPA issued the Asbestos Ban and Phase Out Rule in efforts to ban all asbestos-related products.
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The Mesothelioma Justice Network at Asbestos.net is founded with a clear and simple vision. We aimed to bring justice, hope and restoration to the victims of asbestos-related diseases and their families.
Asbestos manufacturers and distributors knew full well the deadly health risk of asbestos exposure. They continued to sell it anyway, putting their profits ahead of workers’ lives. Negligent companies worked together to hide and conceal the truth about asbestos. When the medical evidence became irrefutable, asbestos manufacturers were forced to pay billions of dollars in legal compensation to current and future asbestos victims.
Asbestos companies are solely to blame, and you can seek justice for their negligence. Learn more about the asbestos companies who may be at fault for your diagnosis.
Millions of innocent civilians and military members were exposed to asbestos throughout the 20th century. From construction workers and tradespeople to Army and Navy veterans, asbestos victims were innocent citizens just trying to earn a living. Now, their jobs have put them at risk of developing asbestos-related diseases.
Learn more about the occupations, worksites and products that put people at risk of asbestos exposure.
Asbestos exposure has caused devastation and tragedy to millions of families around the world. It is the only known cause of mesothelioma, a deadly and rare cancer. There is no cure for mesothelioma—only life-extending treatments. Asbestos exposure has caused endless emotional, physical and mental distress to its victims.
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Victims of asbestos exposure can take action now to demand justice for their suffering. Treatments for asbestos-related diseases are expensive and require ongoing appointments that affect the entire family. If you have an asbestos-related diagnosis, call the Mesothelioma Justice Network. You will be assigned a Case Manager who will review your history and diagnosis and work with you on the next steps to justice.
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Asbestos is a common industrial material and a deadly toxin. It is also the only known cause of mesothelioma—a rare and fatal cancer. Anyone exposed to asbestos at home, school or the workplace could be at risk of developing mesothelioma in one of three locations in the body.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to treating mesothelioma. Mesothelioma specialists will work with you to develop a personalized treatment strategy so you can get the help you deserve. Standard mesothelioma treatment options include a combination of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.
Getting mesothelioma treatments can significantly improve your survival time and quality of life. It is possible to live with mesothelioma. Working with a specialized mesothelioma medical team is the best way to manage symptoms and keep the disease in check.
Members of the military and veterans comprise roughly 8% of our nation’s population. However, they account for one-third of patients diagnosed with mesothelioma. The asbestos exposure risk was far higher for men and women who served their country. Asbestos was used extensively in the 20th century to build and maintain military assets, putting active duty members at risk of exposure on a daily basis.
