Texas Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is asbestos hazardous to your health?
  The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and the EPA have determined that asbestos is in fact a human carcinogen, and that breathing high levels of asbestos can increase the risk of … more
• Has the federal government established laws or regulations to decrease asbestos exposure?
  Yes.  In 1989, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned all new uses of asbestos; however, uses established prior to 1989 are still permitted.  The EPA has also established … more
• Who can file an asbestos-related lawsuit?
  Although the EPA has made regulations to promote protection from asbestos, and organizations such as the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have manufactured respirators … more
• What is mesothelioma and how do you get it?
  The National Cancer Institute states that: "Malignant mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer, is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the sac lining the chest (the pleura) or … more
• How much exposure does it take to get the disease?
  An exposure of as little as one or two months can result in mesothelioma 30 or 40 years later. more