Lung Cancer

Asbestos exposure dramatically increases the chance of getting lung cancer, especially in smokers. While a smoker may have a ten times greater chance of getting lung cancer than a non-smoker, a smoker who works around asbestos has up to a ninety times-greater chance of getting lung cancer.

For many years, companies knew of the potential health hazard of lung cancer when working around asbestos. Instead of warning their workers, most companies simply ignored the dangers. Lung cancer is sometimes treatable, but it is very important that the cancer be caught in its early stages of development. For people who get lung cancer after exposure to asbestos, legal advice can help in determining the options that are available. To determine your rights, call our firm today.