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Usually, claiming compensation for asbestos exposure is something which victims of the disease have to undertake many years after initially coming into contact with the deadly fibres but the collapse of the World Trade Center in 2001 led to a much more rapid progression for sufferers in New York.
One paramedic who worked at the site of the terrorist attack in lower Manhattan died of mesothelioma in less than five years.
It is believed that as many as 70% of the 4,000 emergency workers who helped in the rescue and treatment of casualties may themselves have developed asbestosis and related respiratory problems due to the high level of pollutants, especially asbestos, released into the air by the buildings' collapse.
The massive amount of asbestos dust partly was due to the construction method of the twin towers in the 1970s whereby an asbestos-impregnated slurry, known as Monokote, was sprayed on the steel beams as a flame retardant up to the fortieth floor.
Ordinary workers and residents who have tried to resume life since 9/11 have also been subject to excessive asbestos exposure because of the continuing quantity of fibres in the city's atmosphere. It is estimated 400,000 metric tons of asbestos fell in the days after the deadly attack, contaminating skin, clothing, buildings and all other surfaces in the area.
The US Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry advises residents of Manhattan to use damp cloths and mops as well as vacuum cleaners with high efficiency particulate air filters to reduce exposure as much as possible. It also suggests anyone who may have been affected to see a specialist personal injury lawyer with a view to claiming compensation for asbestos harm.
Although the World Trade Center collapse was a one-off event and, hopefully, will never occur again it does point out the dangers of sudden asbestos contamination and the importance of taking protective measures if there is any chance of being exposed to the cancer-causing fibres. Anyone who knows or suspects they have been put at risk of developing mesothelioma should consult a personal injury solicitor in order to protect their interests and those of their family.
Helping you when claiming for asbestos exposure
At YouClaim, you are always more than a statistic and if you need advice for yourself or a loved one about asbestosis, mesothelioma or similar industrial diseases, we can offer expert advice on personal injury claims and how to proceed with a damages action.
All our clients in this situation can be helped on a no win, no fee basis. Our panel of personal injury solicitors guarantee that you will not be charged any fees and will receive 100% of all compensation in every won case.
To find out more about YouClaim's asbestos claims service is easy. You can complete an online claim form, use e-chat or call one of our friendly legal advisers on 0800 10 757 95 as a first step in claiming compensation for asbestos exposure.
