Galveston Mesothelioma

The great state of Texas is known for having more than it’s fair share of Mesothelioma cases. Galveston is no exception as asbestos exposure has led to many Mesothelioma diagnoses.

Asbestos is a fibrous version of a number of minerals naturally found on the planet. These fibers have been hailed as a miracle because they solve a problem that man has faced since he first burned his fingers on fire. How do you control fire and heat? Asbestos provides an answer because it does not burn or melt unless temperatures are insanely high. There is one major downside, however. Yes, it causes Mesothelioma, lung cancer and a host of other problems.

Galveston has a torrid history with asbestos. Simply put, the misuse of asbestos in the city is such that it now can be found practically everywhere. A 1985 study by University of Texas gave rise to some of the most startling discoveries in some time. The study was focused on children who had died of SIDS [sudden infant death syndrome]. The doctors found something amazing when studying the bodies. Nearly every baby had asbestos fibers in their lungs. The asbestos was not the cause of death for any of them, but the doctors were shocked and wondered what effect the asbestos would have had if the babies had lived.

Galveston was an asbestos loving town for a very long time. Products using it were and are just about everywhere. The popcorn on your ceiling had asbestos. The fire retardant clothes you wore at work were made of it. The city pipes carrying drinking water had asbestos in the lining. The stuff was just everywhere and it continues to be a problem. Asbestos is dangerous when it gets in the air, so removal has to be done carefully. Then things got worse.

I don’t have to tell you that Hurricane Ike devastated Galveston. The devastation was bad enough, but all those homes that were wiped out are actually huge asbestos toxic sites now. Why? Many were older homes. This means they had asbestos in everything from the roof shingles to the flooring, insulation and even the paint. Moving the material must be done carefully to avoid launching an asbestos storm that can cause a host of health problems. This is one reason the cleanup is still going on after all this time.

Galveston Mesothelioma cases are common. It can take 50 years for the disease to manifest as cancer. If you’ve been diagnosed, you need to speak with a Galveston Mesothelioma attorney to discuss getting access to various asbestos relief funds as well as finding out your legal options.