Florida Asbestos Lawyers
Because asbestos has so many useful properties, it has been used and is still used in a wide range of applications. Older buildings, appliances, and products are more likely to contain asbestos, but it is still used in many products today. If you have been harmed by asbestos exposure or have lost a loved one to mesothelioma, asbestosis, or another asbestos-related illness, please talk to our Florida asbestos lawyers today.
Asbestos Properties
Asbestos is heat resistant, fire resistant, a good insulator and a poor conductor. It is strong, but flexible. Asbestos is chemically inert, acid and alkaline resistant, and very durable.
Asbestos in the Workplace
Asbestos can be found in any workplace where it was used in the construction of a building, such as schools and hospitals, but it is encountered in high concentrations in certain industries and settings. These settings and industries include:
- Shipyards
- Oil refineries
- Railroads
- Steel mills
- Power plants
- Mining
- Military
- Welding
- Automotive manufacture and repair
- Appliance manufacture and repair
- Construction and remodeling
- Demolition
- Firefighting and other emergency response
Asbestos in Household Products
Asbestos has been used in thousands of products and is still used in many household products today. Products containing asbestos which you may have in your home today include:
- Potting soil
- Tape
- Children’s toys
- Oven mitts
- Ironing boards
- Small appliances
- Hair dryers
- Curling irons
- Tape
- Yarn
- Packing materials
- Lantern wicks
- Cosmetics
- Cleaning products
- Baking products
- Decorative and home improvement products
Construction Materials
Asbestos use in construction is restricted today, but in the past asbestos was used very heavily in nearly every part of a building. Older buildings are more likely to contain high levels of asbestos. It can be found in materials and areas such as:
- Insulation
- Duct work
- Electrical wiring
- Flooring
- Foundations
- Sheetrock
- Shingles
- Adhesives
- Wallboard
- Cement board
- Acoustical tile
- Siding
- Roofing felt
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by asbestos exposure in Florida, please call the Florida asbestos lawyers of Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with our asbestos lawyers is free, and if we agree to represent you, we will work for a contingent fee, which means we won’t get paid for our services unless you receive a settlement or an award. In Florida, an asbestos injury lawsuit must be filed before the expiration of the statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.