What Is The Maximum Safe Level Of Asbestos In New Orleans?

According to the best information available to us, there is simply no level of asbestos exposure that can be considered safe, in New Orleans or anywhere else.

Once asbestos fibers become airborne, they are so small that they can easily lodge deep into the small airways of the lungs.

They can’t be coughed out or otherwise dislodged, and even a single fiber, over a period of many years, can cause a chronic inflammatory condition that might one day become a far more serious condition.

In recent decades, the government has taken significant regulatory steps to limit asbestos exposure in the United States, but there are products that are still manufactured with the mineral.

If you enjoy working on your car, take precautions when it comes to servicing your brakes or clutch, as both parts may have asbestos-containing materials.

If your home was built prior to the 1980s, be sure to wear a mask or other respiratory protection if you engage in any home improvement projects, as older materials used in homebuilding frequently included asbestos.

Shingles and insulation manufactured today may also contain some asbestos.

If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma in New Orleans, you may be entitled to compensation based on asbestos exposure.

Call The Gertler Law Firm today at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation with an experienced New Orleans asbestos injury attorney.