Erionite: The Next Asbestos?

Erionite, a naturally occurring mineral with physical properties similar to asbestos, may be placing thousands of Americans at risk for malignant mesothelioma. According to the research of Michele Carbone, M.D., PhD of the University of Hawaii Cancer Center and her colleagues from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and the National Institute of Environmental Sciences (NIEHS), erionite exposure threatens transportation workers in the same way that asbestos exposure threatens Navy veterans, employees of heavy industry and construction workers.

Health experts worry that erionite, a mineral common in the gravel used to make roads, may be the next asbestos. With features such as a high frequency of use, long latency period, and irreversible, catastrophic and carcinogenic effect, erionite, like asbestos, threatens to seriously harm the lives of victims and their families.

If you been involved in laying gravel roads or if you have respiratory illness, you should seriously consider visiting with the mesothelioma experts at Fears | Nachawati. The call and the consultation are free. Protect your quality of life and your family's financial future by calling 1.866.705.7584 or sending an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We're ready to fight for you!