Why Asbestos, Mesothelioma, Black Mold

I write about these topics because I have lived in houses and apartments in my home city, Vancouver, Canada, where I was exposed without knowledge to both asbestos and black mold. I also know that many of my friends and colleges have experienced the same thing - we do not know if we have been affected though, as it is difficult to spot this early on, and most of us aren't worried enough (or too worried) to go through the rigorous testing at this point; silly, I know. (Other reasons are also that some of the places were illegally subleted to us without our knowledge of any wrong-doing.)

I am concerned that so many apartments, houses, offices, warehouses, restaurants, shopping malls, and more are made with asbestos products; and that people don't get mold inspections, or use Home Mold Tests more often.

I am also very upset that businesses, landlords, and builders do not disclose that asbestos was used in the building process, or that deadly mold has taken hold.

This kind of thing should not happen! People know better, but don't disclose because of greed or fear...well I want to bring awareness. I can't always choose where I can live (like many other people in my situation) so maybe I can help create awareness so that the places I end up are safer than they have been in the past.

Asbestos Causes Cancer

Some of you might respond with a resounding "duh," but according to this some people think that asbestos is still safe if it's "white asbestos". Canada used to follow this ideal until quite recently, but many other countries have "okay'd" the use of certain types of asbestos for manufacturing. On top of that: many of the countries that still produce products with asbestos in them, continue to export those products (like hairdryers) to other countries where asbestos is banned.

Maybe that is why the (lung) cancer rate is so high among non-smokers. We need to ban asbestos use in all consumer and industrial products, don't you agree?

How to get an attorney for asbestos exposure

If you have think you have had exposure to asbestos, either through inhalation or ingestion, then you should first confirm this with you doctor through a series of scans and tests.

If you have tested positive for exposure to asbestos - and you weren't aware that lung cancer, and other heath problems, were a potential hazard of your living or working conditions - then you should contact a lawyer or get in touch with a law firm as to rectify the situation: especially if others are still are risk, and if that is the case then the proper authorities should be notified as soon as possible! But if you have health problems, and you cannot afford to pay for the care, and the help, that you so desperately need because of your exposure: then you should not also have to pay for your suffering.

Lawyers and Law Firms that represent people that have contracted Mesothelioma or lung cancer from exposure to asbestos are abundant. Everyone wants to represent these cases because it is usually the fault of a large corporation, landlord, or government that did not disclose the potential hazards of being around asbestos and other toxic products.

Before getting any attorney you should read this consumer report on how to make sure your not going to get scammed: How to get a good mmesothelioma attorney.html

You should try to find someone local that can represent your best interests and get you exactly, or more than, what you will need to keep your family and yourself in the best possible health - all things considered. Make sure you ask about their past cases (or research them yourself) and make sure they are seriously interested in the same things that you are.