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Curtis Bay Coast Guard Yard

In recent years, shipyard workers from World War II have been contracting a fatal cancer called mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen. There is a direct connection between mesothelioma and asbestos exposure, which was significantly used throughout World War II.

Curtis Bay Coast Guard Yard in Maryland was just one of the many shipyards that was highly active throughout the war. Workers primarily assembled ships and assisted the U.S. Navy while they were in conflict. At the time, asbestos was heavily used in the building of naval ships.

During World War II, workers were unaware of the implications of handling asbestos. Exposure to asbestos fibers is the only known cause for mesothelioma. Asbestos fibers are small, strong, and are effortlessly inhaled by people who work unprotected. These fibers can cause severe inflammation that may eventually turn cancerous. However, it can take anywhere from 15 to 40 years for mesothelioma to develop and show symptoms.

Because mesothelioma is usually detected in its later stages and is nearly incurable, most people who are diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma have a short time to live. Due to the increased production of U.S. Naval ships during World War II, there has been a rise in mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases.

There is no safe level of asbestos exposure. Even secondhand exposure can place people at risk for asbestos-related diseases. The families of Curtis Bay Coast Guard Yard workers are also at a risk for these diseases. Workers often came home with asbestos fibers all over their clothes, skin, and hair.

Many families who have a member fallen victim to this horrific, deadly cancer, have turned to expert mesothelioma lawyers to help with lawsuits. While the lawsuits do not help regain a life, the funds that are won can help with high medical bills, lost wages, and emotional damage.

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