How does asbestos make a person sick and how can I tell if I have an asbestos-related condition from my Texas shipyard work?

A: People become sick from the tiny fibers released into the air by asbestos. People get sick when the fibers are inhaled, stay in the lungs for a long time and cause internal damage. Asbestos lung diseases can take from ten to 40 or more years to develop, so many times these diseases are misdiagnosed.

If you were exposed to high amounts of asbestos ten years ago, you could be experiencing symptoms now. But if the amounts you breathed were at a lower level and happened over a longer period of time, you could take much longer to get sick. And, keep in mind that asbestos exposure could even be happening in your current maritime work.

For these reasons, you really can’t be too careful. The maritime lawyers at Vujasinovic & Beckcom strongly suggest that you make sure your current workplace is safe and consult a doctor. If you find that your condition is caused by asbestos, give us a call toll-free at 877-274-7800. We can help you find your way through the legal system and file a lawsuit if need be.