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Mesothelioma is a very rare, but extremely aggressive cancer. It affects the mesothelium the thin lining that covers organs like the heart and lungs and surrounds body cavities. The cancer is almost always caused by asbestos exposure. When a person is exposed to asbestos, its tiny fibers enter the lungs, and embed themselves in its sensitive tissues. From there, the immune system usually deposits them in the thin cavity that surrounds the lungs. These fibers are resistant to the body's defenses, so once they enter this cavity, they build up there, and usually stay there for a lifetime. Over several decades, the fibers slowly cause damage to the DNA in the cells of the mesothelium that surrounds this cavity. The damage turns these healthy cells into cancer.

Unfortunately, asbestos was once used extensively in building and construction. Its durability and high resistance to heat and electricity make it an ideal construction material for anything involving high temperatures and voltages. This includes wiring, pipes, water boilers, and even the insulation installed in the walls and attics of homes. The people that installed this type of insulation weren't the only ones being exposed to asbestos the presence of the material at a construction site put all workers at risk.

Asbestos can still be found in many schools, public and commercial buildings, and houses. As long as the material remains undisturbed, it poses no threat to the people living in or using the structure. However, if the asbestos is not removed or dealt with properly before demolition or renovation projects on a building commence, it may be released into the air where it can harm anyone in its vicinity. This means that a whole new generation of construction workers may be at risk of asbestos-related diseases if they are not properly protected.

Delaware is home to many industries, including automotive manufacturing plants. If these plants every used or were involved with auto parts that used asbestos including brakes, gaskets, and clutches workers may have been exposed to the harmful material.

The biggest industry in Delaware is the pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing business. Many chemical reactions take place under very high temperature and pressure, and workers often need to be insulated from these conditions. Since asbestos can withstand extremely high temperatures, it was used in the construction of many of the older factories and still exists in some of them today. Workers that are aware that they are working near asbestos should take all recommended safety precautions in order to avoid medical complications that can result from prolonged exposure.

In addition to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, Delaware is also home to paper manufacturing, textile manufacturing, rubber manufacturing, and plastics processing. These professions are also at risk of being exposed to asbestos, and for that reason it is vitally important that workers are cautious and aware as they continue to work.

If you have contracted mesothelioma or an asbestos-related health complication, you should contact a lawyer. It's possible that if your disease was caused by negligence on the part of an employer Only consider lawyers that have specific mesothelioma lawsuit experience. Mesothelioma is a widespread problem and has resulted in over one hundred thousand lawsuits. Also, only consider lawyers that have a good track record with Mesothelioma lawsuits. An attorney will very rarely be specialized in just mesothelioma but when you take a look at their record you must make sure that you are only looking at mesothelioma cases and not their record as a whole. If the attorney does not have a consistent winning pattern with mesothelioma lawsuits then do not use them for your case.