A recently filed lawsuit involving an alleged wrongful death of Michael Brashers continues to highlight the toll of asbestos exposure and deaths caused by Mesothelioma and lung cancer. Exposure can lead to deadly diseases such as lung cancer or Mesothelioma Brasher is one of thousands who were exposed to the substance without having been adequately warned of the true dangers of asbestos exposure.
In Henderson County, Texas, Michael's window Katherine, filed a suit against eight companies including Union Oil Company of California, Westinghouse Electric Co., and Hercules Inc., among others. These companies deal primarily in oil and chemicals. Brashers worked for Union Oil in neighboring Jefferson County, Texas for thirty-five years beginning in 1963. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in April 2008 and died shortly thereafter on April 27th.
The lawsuit, filed on January 11, alleges that Michael’s lung cancer was a direct result of inhaling, or absorbing the asbestos fibers while serving his duties at work. Moreover, the defendants, she alleges, failed to properly warn him or take adequate safety measures to protect him from the substance.
Asbestos' resistance to heat and chemical damage as well as sound proofing properties has made the material popular to both builders and manufacturers alike. In 1989, the United States Environmental Protection Agency proposed a general phasing out of the material in commercial use. Only small concentrations of asbestos are currently allowed.
This is not a rare case. Michael Brashers is only one of many victims who have succumbed to lung cancer, mesothelioma, or other asbestos-induced diseases.Lawsuits resulting from wrongful asbestos deaths are common. The substance was so widely used that exposure was great. The major health risks of asbestos such as mesothelioma were only recently made common knowledge. This has resulted in numerous lawsuits. While the majority of lawsuits are filed by those affected, some suits, like Katherine’s are filed after a death.
The implications are great. Should companies fail to provide the proper safety structure within their company, they face not only liability, lawsuits, but also permanent damage to their reputation. Mishandling of any wrongdoing can result in huge losses. Asbestos is a huge concern and companies that did not the right measure ought to take responsibility for their actions, or in this case, inaction.
The failure to do so may end up coming back with a vengeance. Increasingly, family members of deceased relatives are seeking retribution in asbestos related cases. A slew websites offering legal advice and help dealing with Mesothelioma, and lung cancer caused by asbestos have popped up on TV and the Internet.
Written by Lani Shadduck
HULIQ.com
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