Products Containing Asbestos

Mention Which Products You Have Been in Contact With When Speaking With an Asbestos Lawyer

During the peak years of asbestos use, the fibrous mineral could be found in more than 3,000 different types of products, and millions of Americans were exposed to its carcinogenic fibers through occupational exposure or second-hand contact.

The team at The Williams Law Firm, P.C. can help you and your family through this difficult experience and fight for the compensation you need. We understand the physical, emotional and financial impacts mesothelioma and lung cancer can have, and we have a proven track record of success as champions for asbestos exposure victims and their families.

For help determining where you may have been exposed to asbestos, call (855) 575-6376 to speak with a qualified asbestos lawyer in New York.

OVERVIEW OF ASBESTOS USES

Occupational exposure is the most common means of asbestos contamination, and asbestos was widely used by the construction, automotive, shipping, and oil and gas industries. Family members of those who worked with and around asbestos were also at risk for mesothelioma or lung cancer through second-hand asbestos exposure.

Following is a shortlist of commercial, industrial and consumer products that commonly contained asbestos. Although most applications of asbestos have been banned in the United States since 1989, asbestos may still be used in some products including cement sheeting and shingles, pipeline wrap, roofing felt, vinyl floor tiles, millboard, certain motor vehicle parts, and roof coatings.

ASBESTOS IN CONSUMER & HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS

• CHALKBOARDS
• CEILING AND FLOOR TILES
• FURNACE AND BOILER COMPONENTS
• INSULATION
• IRONING BOARDS
• PAINT
• POTTING SOIL/VERMICULITE
• STOVE AND TOASTER COMPONENTS
• TALC POWDER
• YARN

ASBESTOS IN MOTOR VEHICLE PRODUCTS

• BRAKE PARTS
• CLUTCH COMPONENTS
• GASKETS
• HOOD LINERS
• TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS
• VALVE RINGS

ASBESTOS IN COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

• ACOUSTIC TILES/SOUNDPROOFING MATERIAL
• ADHESIVES
• CABLES
• CEILING AND FLOOR TILES
• CEMENT
• DUCTWORK
• DRILLING MUD FOR OIL AND GAS RIGS
• FIRE DOORS
• INSULATION
• JOINT COMPOUNDS
• ROOF SHINGLES
• SHEETROCK
• SPACKLING COMPOUNDS
• VINYL FLOORING

How Can an Asbestos Exposure Lawyer Help You?

If you have been exposed to asbestos due to someone else’s negligence—such as an employer—you may want to take legal action and hold liable parties accountable for your losses. Their actions are unacceptable, as maintenance and upkeep requirements are put in place to keep employees and visitors safe. Choosing not to prioritize your safety is wrong, but The Williams Law Firm’s asbestos exposure lawyers can help in several ways.

We can speak on your behalf, collect and analyze evidence, organize or join investigations, communicate with insurance adjusters or other legal representatives, and more. Tackling every task we can and taking them off your plate is our job, and this gives you the space and time to focus on your medical well-being.

Please refrain from representing yourself if you choose to take legal action, as misrepresenting yourself and making mistakes can result in serious compensatory loss. Self-representation can be risky if you lack the appropriate experience and knowledge, so we can help. The Williams Law Firm asbestos exposure lawyers can represent you fairly, avoid mistakes, and help the process move forward quickly. Please speak with us at your earliest convenience to schedule your free consultation and increase your chances of legal success.

CONTACT THE WILLIAMS LAW FIRM, P.C. TODAY!

Schedule your free case consultation with a New York asbestos lawsuit lawyer today and learn about your legal options after coming into contact with asbestos. The Williams Law Firm, P.C. welcomes clients from Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island and across the United States.

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