Many members of the armed forces believe that asbestos is something out of the past and, in many cases, it is.

Rise of the Dead movie Street Thief ipod But, because asbestos resists heat, it is very useful in military applications and was used extensively through the 1970s, especially in the Navy. Engineers used asbestos to line pipes carrying high temperature fluids like steam, electrical fixtures and hull construction.

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As asbestos-containing age they become more unstable and more hazardous. Technicians who worked aboard naval vessels or elsewhere in military installations, likely encountered asbestos when these materials were repaired or replaced. As asbestos fibers are disturbed they are easily released into the air where they can be inhaled.

That’s the problem, of course. It can take 15 years –sometimes three decades — for symptoms of asbestos-related diseases to appear and by then it is usually too late to do anything about it.

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Not everyone exposed to asbestos becomes ill of course, but those who do develop pulmonary conditions like asbestosis and mesothelioma, a fairly rare but aggressive form of lung cancer. There is no known cure for mesothelioma and patients usually die within 18 months of diagnosis.

If you were in the military and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you do have options. Experienced mesothelioma attorneys have access to all kinds of resources and support information. In addition, they can evaluate your situation for a potential mesothelioma lawsuit to help recover compensation.

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