With a population of more than 150,000 residents, Sunnyvale is one of the most important cities in Santa Clara County. Sunnyvale has also blossomed into a city of national importance, thanks to its integral status as a major player within “Silicon Valley.”

In the 20th century, however, Sunnyvale also had a thriving manufacturing industry, which involved significant defense manufacturing during World War II. Sunnyvale’s rich manufacturing history, sadly, also reveals a significant downside.

This manufacturing legacy coincided with a time in history when asbestos was widely used at industrial and military jobsites. The end result of this exposure has led to too many California workers and loved ones being diagnosed with deadly diseases like mesothelioma.

How Does Asbestos Exposure Cause Mesothelioma?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral with a host of desirable properties for building. From the mineral’s natural durability to its propensity for natural heat and flame resistance, the reasons for building with asbestos were numerous. However, asbestos is also comprised of microscopic fibers that can be inhaled or ingested by workers when asbestos is disturbed by abrasion or similar events.

This is how asbestos becomes toxic, as it can then enter the body and begin to gestate. As such, asbestos exposure has been known to cause the following diseases:

• Mesothelioma
• Asbestosis
• Asbestos-related lung cancer

All of these diseases can be fatal, but mesothelioma gets the bulk of attention partly because asbestos exposure is the singular cause of mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma Has a Disproportionate Effect on California

California has lost more lives to asbestos than the residents of any other state, with researchers estimating that more than 21,000 California residents have lost their life to an asbestos-related illness.

Many of these lost lives occurred because of a wrongful exposure by a legally responsible party. For example, known jobsites where asbestos exposure occurred in Sunnyvale are numerous. Such jobsites include:

• Advanced Memory Systems
• Fairchild Semiconductor
• Holvick Construction
• Lockheed
• Monsanto
• Sunnyvale High School
• Westinghouse Electric

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos at these or any other jobsites, speak with a Sunnyvale mesothelioma attorney at The Ledger Law Firm to find out whether you are entitled to legal compensation.

The Ledger Law Firm Represents Sunnyvale Mesothelioma Victims

Financial assistance and justice can be yours if a legally responsible party exposed you to asbestos and caused your mesothelioma. Trust funds with billions in assets have been set aside to compensate mesothelioma victims, and our nationwide firm helps Sunnyvale mesothelioma victims receive this compensation.

Mesothelioma and similar asbestos-related illnesses change the lives of victims and families permanently. Responsible parties must be held accountable for causing these injuries. Talk to a Ledger Law mesothelioma attorney who will build a strong case that shows you are entitled to compensation because your mesothelioma was caused by a wrongful exposure.

No compensation can ever replace a lost loved one or restore you to full health, but you can receive the funds you need and get deserved justice. Contact us online today to speak with a Sunnyvale mesothelioma lawyer and pursue your right to compensation.