If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Redondo Beach, know that you may be entitled to legal compensation for a wrongful asbestos exposure. Redondo Beach is a part of Los Angeles County, an area that has lost more lives to asbestos-related deaths than any other county in California.

Asbestos is a deadly material that was widely used during the 20th century for building and industrial purposes, which is how many people were exposed to the harms of asbestos.

Why Is Asbestos Exposure So Harmful to Human Health?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral, which is why some find it surprising to hear that the mineral can be so toxic to human health. The reason asbestos is so dangerous is because it can be easily ingested.

Asbestos is comprised of tiny fibers that are durable, have great tensile strength and are naturally resistant to flame, heat and chemicals. These properties made asbestos prized at industrial and construction jobsites. Likewise, asbestos was regularly used for military purposes during the 20th century.

However, the tiny, strong fibers of asbestos release into the air when impacted by abrasion or similar events. Once airborne, the fibers are then swallowed or inhaled by workers or anyone else who is exposed. Cases also exist where asbestos is taken home on work clothes, which then exposes loved ones to asbestos.

Exposures of this nature can become fatal when asbestos enters the body and lines the lungs. The durable nature of asbestos then harms the body, as research shows that asbestos may never leave once it enters the human body. Worse, asbestos is known to cause the following diseases, all of which can be fatal:

• Mesothelioma
• Asbestosis
• Asbestos-related lung cancer

Of these, mesothelioma gets the bulk of the attention for good reason. Mesothelioma is the most common disease that is singularly attributed to asbestos exposure, and the disease uniquely affects Californians. California has lost more lives to asbestos than any other state in the country based on recent data.

It is a troubling fact that diagnosis can be difficult to ascertain since an asbestos exposure can take decades to turn into mesothelioma. Although the disease has a long latency period, the disease progresses rapidly once asbestos finally turns into cancerous mesothelioma.

Workers and veterans who were exposed decades ago are still being diagnosed with the deadly disease today, showing that asbestos is an ongoing safety risk for California.

Talk to a Redondo Beach Mesothelioma Attorney

The Ledger Law Firm helps mesothelioma victims pursue the legal compensation that is owed when the disease was caused by a wrongful exposure to asbestos. Legally responsible parties must be held accountable for their actions for victims to receive justice and deserved compensation.

We will pursue your right to receive both justice and compensation by conducting a full investigation into your claim. Once we have evidence that your disease was caused by a responsible party that exposed you to asbestos, we can help you receive the financial security that is deserved.

Contact us today to build a strong case that will help you receive the compensation California law says you are owed.