What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring, fibrous mineral which was widely used in a variety of products beginning in the late nineteenth century. Most exposure to asbestos occurred between 1940 and 1980, in occupations such as construction, shipyards, railroads, insulation, sheet metal, automobile repair, and other related fields.

When asbestos fibers are released into the air the fibers are inhaled by workers and remain in the lungs where they can cause disease. The evidence shows that many companies that manufactured asbestos containing products knew that their products would injure people, and actively conspired to hide this information to keep selling their products, and as a result they are now being held liable for the resulting injuries.

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