Construction Workers at Grave Risk of Asbestos Exposure
In the 20th century, asbestos was used in more than 3,000 construction products to insulate and fireproof buildings across the United States. Today, those products are causing thousands of cancer deaths. Unfortunately, construction workers—carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and painters, among others—often pay the price for the neglect of corporations who used asbestos products without sufficiently understanding their risks.
James Johnson, a 75-year-old New Jersey resident and former carpenter, is one such victim. A specialist in ceiling tiles and acoustic ceilings, Mr. Johnson was in excellent health until his recent mesothelioma diagnosis. The future Mr. Johnson and his family now face is a difficult one. The only silver lining is that a New Jersey jury recently awarded Mr. Johnson more than $3.3 million to compensate him for his injuries.
If you or a loved one is confronting the difficulties of asbestos exposure, you should consider meeting with the asbestos experts at Fears | Nachawati for a free consultation. With years of experience in asbestos claims, we’re capable of giving you the straightforward advice you need. Contact us today by calling 1.866.705.7584 or sending an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help!