Previous workers of Galveston Docks and other shipyards across the United States were at high risks of asbestos exposure. Asbestos exposure has been found to be a major problem. There are many instances where people who have been exposed to asbestos have been diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma. This is a cancer of the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen that develops as a direct result of asbestos exposure.

Asbestos was commonly used to insulate and fireproof materials that were surrounded by high temperatures. Employees that worked around such materials at Galveston Docks often experienced asbestos exposure by inhaling the small fibers the make up asbestos. When inhaled, these fibers typically lodged themselves in the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen.

If you have had long term exposure to asbestos due to working conditions at Galveston Docks or any other shipyard, it is important that you find a doctor and seek routine medical examinations. The majority of those diagnosed with mesothelioma are often diagnosed at a time when the disease has already reached the advanced stages of development.

If you or a loved one have previously worked at Galveston Docks and believe you have been exposed to asbestos, consider contacting a mesothelioma lawyer. Many have been able to receive compensation for medical bills, lost income and any pain or suffering that has resulted from developing an asbestos-related disease.

For more information on asbestos, mesothelioma, and seeking compensation for an asbestos-related disease, please fill out the form at the top, right corner of this page or call 800-615-2270 to receive a free comprehensive packet.

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