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Asbestos Quick Facts
Frequently
Asked Questions | Staff | Asbestos
Litigation Home Page
1) High Asbestos
Exposure Risk Trades: Carpenters, Laborers, Painters,
Plumbers, Building Superintendents, Utility Workers,
Sheet Metal Workers, Janitors, Fire Fighters,
Electricians, Steam Fitters, Iron Workers, Asbestos
Removers, Transport Workers, Police Officers and
Custodial Engineers.
2) Screening Test:
The Test consists of a two-view chest x-ray to permit
a specially-trained workplace/occupational
radiologist, known as a "B Reader", to diagnose the
medical condition of your lungs and, if test results
are "Positive" (meaning: the doctor has detected an
asbestosis-related condition) a follow-up Pulmonary
Function Test, to measure the volume capacity of your
lungs, will be scheduled.
3) Test Time: On the
test date, at different geographical locations near
your home, it takes approximately 45 minutes to
complete the test.
4) Screening Test
Information: Call our toll-free number, 1-800 2 DEARIE
(1-800-233-2743), to obtain information on testing
sites, dates and times of Union-sponsored asbestos
Screening Tests.
5) Asbestos Exposure:
Doctors indicate exposure must be over a period of
between 20 and 25 years from time of initial contact
with asbestos products to x-ray detection. In short,
it takes that long for an asbestosis condition to
manifest itself so a "B Reader" can make an accurate
diagnosis. Over many years, our experience has shown
that, if a Radiologist is not a "B Reader",
specifically trained to detect workplace-generated
medical conditions, an asbestosis disease may be
overlooked.
6) Results: Each
individual tested receives the medical diagnosis,
whether "positive" or "negative", of his/her chest
x-ray, by mail, sent to your home, or any other
address you indicate, within six weeks of the testing
date.
7) Changed Medical
Condition: If an individual has been diagnosed with an
asbestosis condition, or lung cancer, and his/her
medical condition changes during the course of the
lawsuit, it is extremely important that our office is
notified of the changed medical condition. On the
other hand, if an individual had extensive asbestos
exposure, and had an asbestos screening test that was
diagnosed as normal and that person's medical
condition
changes, particularly dealing with the lung and
respiratory system, our office should similarly be
advised.
8) Worker's
Compensation: While our office does not practice in
the Workers' Compensation field, an individual
diagnosed with asbestosis is strongly encouraged to
file a Worker's Compensation Claim after first
consulting with a law office which practices in that
specialty. Our office is happy to offer names of
qualified, experienced Workers' Compensation Attorneys
for client's consideration, but we stress the
importance of exploring whether you have a Workers'
Compensation Claim. It is important to note that a
Workers' Compensation Claim must be filed within two
years after an individual learns of an asbestosis
condition.
9) If an individual
dies during their lawsuit ...... If a person is
diagnosed with an asbestosis medical condition, lung
cancer, or mesothelioma and passes away prior to the
conclusion of his/her legal suit, the legal action can
continue as a "wrongful death" claim, brought by the
spouse or family member, with the proceeds going to
the Estate of the deceased. Death does not mean an end
to a legal suit properly begun.
All Attorneys
and staff of our firm can be reached by telephone,
on our 24-hour toll free number...1-800-2-DEARIE.
MOBILE LAW OFFICE
If you, a
family member or friend have difficulty
traveling to one of our offices, simply call for
an appointment 1-800-2 DEARIE (1-800-233- 2743)
and our Mobile Law Office will drive directly to
your doorstep. For more information,
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