Asbestos is a hazardous substance that can cause extreme respiratory illnesses if inhaled. Asbestos is a fibrous substance and if the fibres become airborne, they can be easily inhaled and that's where the problems begin. The effects of asbestos are rarely noticeable immediately and can often take several years to surface. It has been known for people that have been in contact with asbestos to experience its effect decades later.
In the vast majority of the developed world, the use of asbestos is outlawed because of the dangers associated with it. Asbestos was extremely popular in the past because of its uses in construction. Asbestos can provide fire resistance, heat and sound insulation and it is extremely durable; all of the qualities that would be useful in construction. The dangers associated with asbestos became well-known as time went on and by the 1980s, the use of asbestos was completely outlawed in the UK.
One of the most common conditions that occurs as a result of exposure to asbestos is mesothelioma. Unfortunately there is no known cure as of yet, and the symptoms can be very severe and even result in death. There are a number of solicitors out there that are now fighting for mesothelioma sufferers in order to claim compensation for their suffering. Many of these cases are successful and huge sums of money are being paid out.
The outcome of a recent case in Australia has been reported in the press over the past few days, whereby a man, now 40 years old, was exposed to asbestos as a child. Between 1972 and 1973, Mr. Lowes of Perth played near a model railway at an orphanage. Nearby, a local firm by the name of James Hardie dumped a substantial amount of asbestos materials, against the advice of a safety officer.
Lowes fell ill in 2006 but mesothelioma wasn't diagnosed until two years later. When the case arose, James Hardie denied any wrongdoing, but it later transpired that the firm was guilty of dumping hazardous waste next to what was essentially a children's playground. Mr. Lowe was eventually compensated $2 million AUD. After a long court battle, Mr. Lowe can now concentrate on staying as health as possible.
In the vast majority of the developed world, the use of asbestos is outlawed because of the dangers associated with it. Asbestos was extremely popular in the past because of its uses in construction. Asbestos can provide fire resistance, heat and sound insulation and it is extremely durable; all of the qualities that would be useful in construction. The dangers associated with asbestos became well-known as time went on and by the 1980s, the use of asbestos was completely outlawed in the UK.
One of the most common conditions that occurs as a result of exposure to asbestos is mesothelioma. Unfortunately there is no known cure as of yet, and the symptoms can be very severe and even result in death. There are a number of solicitors out there that are now fighting for mesothelioma sufferers in order to claim compensation for their suffering. Many of these cases are successful and huge sums of money are being paid out.
The outcome of a recent case in Australia has been reported in the press over the past few days, whereby a man, now 40 years old, was exposed to asbestos as a child. Between 1972 and 1973, Mr. Lowes of Perth played near a model railway at an orphanage. Nearby, a local firm by the name of James Hardie dumped a substantial amount of asbestos materials, against the advice of a safety officer.
Lowes fell ill in 2006 but mesothelioma wasn't diagnosed until two years later. When the case arose, James Hardie denied any wrongdoing, but it later transpired that the firm was guilty of dumping hazardous waste next to what was essentially a children's playground. Mr. Lowe was eventually compensated $2 million AUD. After a long court battle, Mr. Lowe can now concentrate on staying as health as possible.