During the Second World War, the American forces upped the ante by producing more ships to contribute to the navy's presence in the war. During this time, several ships were built and repaired at the Caddell Dry Dock and Repair in New York. The level of asbestos exposure sky-rocketed to unprecedented proportions while people were unaware of the dangers of working with asbestos and asbestos products. Nowadays, asbestos is a very dangerous product to work with unless you are well protected, including a face mask and protective clothing.

Asbestos can cause a variety of diseases, including a severe form of cancer called mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lung, heart, or abdomen, and is chiefly caused by asbestos exposure. Studies have shown the vast majority of mesothelioma cases are caused by asbestos. Asbestos, which was especially prevalent at the Caddell Dry Dock and Repair in New York, creates a fine dust with when disturbed. These fibers are very thin and are easily inhaled. Once inhaled, the fibers can become lodged in the lining of the lungs, heart or abdomen and over time become inflamed, infected, and potentially cancerous. The body's natural function of expelling debris is inadequate for expelling asbestos fibers, because they are so fine and are imbedded deeply into the tissue. The body can not handle the destruction of these fibers, because while they may be fine, they are anything but delicate.

The workers at Caddell Dry Dock and Repair, as well as other shipyards, are not the only one's at risk for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses. Their family menbers at home are also at risk. Asbestos particles cling easily to hair, skin, shoes, and clothing, and are easily taken home.

For Caddell Dry Dock and Repair workers and workers in other shipyards, mesothelioma is often a death sentence. The typical treatments for cancer, radiation and chemotherapy, do nothing to help dissuade the cancer or stop its progression. For many people, a mesothelioma diagnosis means they have only a short time to live.

If your family member worked at the Caddell Dry Dock and Repair, and has contracted mesothelioma, asbestosis, or another asbestos-related disease, it is time to contact an asbestos and mesothelioma attorney to discuss your case. An attorney can help you and your families receive financial compensation for your disease, and while that does little to help ease the pain of illness or death, it can help to pay for medical bills and lost wages.

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