People who worked extensively with asbestos very often contract a rare form of cancer called mesothelioma. Oncologists immediately recognize its tell-tale signs, and treat it aggressively.  Mesothelioma, however, often takes years to develop.  Workers in construction, automotive, ship-building, and demolition trades may go for years with no signs of significant harm from their expose to asbestos and the toxic fibers it leaves in workers’ lungs.  When the symptoms do set-in, however, they generally are devastating.

Our Charleston Attorneys have noticed Mesothelioma appears especially commonly in ship-fitters, who typically were not warned about the health hazards they faced and never were outfitted with the personal protective equipment they needed.  The law holds (more…)