It’s estimated that 80 percent of the buildings constructed prior to 1978 contain asbestos.

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In fact, home builders and construction companies used asbestos freely through the first three-quaters of the 20th Century because it had impressive fire-and heat-resistant properties, it was easily accessible and it was relatively cheap.

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As a result, firefighters — and first responders — are one of the largest groups of Americans at risk of asbestos exposure.

Once a firefighter responds, there are no handy guides to the burning building to point out where asbestos might be found. Many firefighters wear SCBA gear while on the scene but others at a fire site, or who stay and watch for hot spots, are at risk because, the fire spews asbestos and other tocsins to contaminate the area.

Hundreds of the first responders to the 9/11 attacks — and who stayed to help in the cleanup — have developed illnesses usually related to asbestos exposure. The exposure was so great, at least one of the workers has died from mesothelioma cancer even though in normally takes 30-40 years for symptoms to appear.

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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with this deadly cancer, please contact a mesothelioma attorney as soon as possible. Legal professionals can provide insight and help you find the resources you need to fight this disease.