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The lawyers at Kahn Gauthier Swick are investigating possible Asbestos legal actions on behalf of persons harmed by exposure to asbestos. It is estimated that half a million suits have been filed by lawyers to recover for lung cancer, injuries and deaths resulting from asbestos.

Most of these actions have been brought against manufacturers and distributors of materials or products that contained asbestos. Some of the actions have been filed against the owners of mines where workers were exposed to asbestos in their employment. The lawyer seeks compensatory damages for the injury or death caused by asbestos, and many lawyer seek punitive damages as well.

Obstacles to Financial Recovery With An Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawyer

Asbestos victims should be aware that a number of factors may make recovering a judgment difficult. One is the increasing number of defendants--the asbestos companies--who are declaring bankruptcy. This shields them from many claims. The other factor is the statute of limitations that each state has. The statute of limitations is a state law that requires legal actions to recover for an injury such as lung cancer to be brought within a certain number of years after the injured person discovered the injury. The various states set varying numbers of years as the deadline for bringing an action. The states also use different tests in deciding when the injured person became aware of his or her injury.

Asbestos is a mineral. It is mined in much the same way that other minerals are. There are many varieties of asbestos; the three most common are chrysotile, amosite, and crocidolite. The first commercial asbestos mine opened in Quebec, Canada, in the 1870's.

Unlike most minerals, which turn into dust particles when crushed, asbestos breaks up into fine fibers that are too small to be seen by the human eye. When left intact and undisturbed, these materials generally do not pose a health risk. There is a serious potential for health damage when the asbestos fibers become airborne and are inhaled. These microscopic fibers can severely damage the lungs.

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