Vinyl Floor Tiles - Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure Risks

For much of the past hundred years, asbestos has been used with alarming frequency in innumerable construction, industrial and commercial applications. Asbestos commonly found its way into homes and workplaces during construction, when asbestos-containing vinyl floor tiles were used to conceal raw cement floors. Vinyl floor tiles containing asbestos were in vogue with developers, construction teams and contractors for many years. In fact, until the 1970s asbestos vinyl floor tiles were the number one choice of developers and contractors for the construction of new homes because their price per unit was low, they were readily available, and conducted heat poorly, making them ideal insulators. As a result of the popularity of asbestos material, homes built before the 1970s are likely to contain these vinyl floor tiles, many of which contain dangerous asbestos fibers. Many commercial and industrial buildings, along with residential properties, may still harbor these dangerous asbestos-tainted tiles. Your home or workplace could be one of these many unsafe, contaminated buildings. Asbestos-containing, hazardous materials could harm you and those around you.

The manufacturers of these vinyl asbestos floor tiles have put you and your family at risk of developing serious asbestos-related illnesses. Even if these tiles were installed your home many years or decades ago, they still pose a grave threat to your safety. Today, many high schools and higher education institutions still harbor asbestos floor tiles, oftentimes beneath a thin layer of carpeting. As long as no tiles have been broken or uprooted, the asbestos contained beneath the vinyl is not likely an immediate health threat. However, with heavy foot traffic and time, vinyl floor tiles may wear or break down, in which case asbestos fibers or particles may be released into the air. Sanding, buffing, and removal of these tiles can cause the same dangerous results. Only a professional licensed to handle asbestos should attempt to remove dangerous asbestos tiles from your home or workplace. Exposure to the airborne asbestos particles can cause serious illness. If you have ever worked installing vinyl floor tiles, own a home built before 1970, or have a child who attends an asbestos-infested school, you and your family may have been exposed to dangerous levels of asbestos. If you believe you may have been exposed, contact an experienced attorney who can secure the future safety of your family.

Asbestos causes a number of serious medical conditions and illnesses, including lung cancer, intestinal cancer, mesthelioma, and other, non-cancerous diseases. Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses are dangerous or fatal, and they may take many years or decades before presenting visible symptoms. Don't be another innocent victim to the crimes of negligent manufacturers and industries that have placed a deadly agent in the midst of your safety and peace of mind. Fight back! Seek the advice of a good asbestos attorney. Claims related to asbestos exposure often present many unique challenges for the victim. Because the symptoms of illnesses such as mesothelioma take so long to present, it can be difficult to make a claim against those who have placed you and your loved ones at risk. A knowledgeable and experienced lawyer can help you to make sure your asbestos-related claim is heard. If you have developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness as the result of exposure to blown-in insulation, call an attorney today, and get the justice you and your family deserve.

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