Asbestos Fact Or Myth Number 1
Asbestos Is Still Used On New Buildings?
False
Asbestos has not been used on buildings since the year 2000
Asbestos Fact Or Myth Number 2
If Asbestos Has Been Used In A Building Before 2000 It Must Be Removed
False
If the asbestos is not broken and is in good condition it can remain in place. It is only if it is damaged that it should be removed, and then only by licensed removal experts.
Asbestos Fact Or Myth Number 3
Only People That Worked With Asbestos Can Catch Asbestos Related Diseases
False
Often the spouses who washed the clothes of people who worked with asbestos can also catch asbestos related diseases. Therefore, asbestos related diseases such as asbestosis or mesothelioma can be contracted by spouses of workers.
Asbestos Fact Or Myth Number 4
You Can Only Catch Asbestosis From Exposure To Asbestos Dust?
False
There are several asbestos related diseases, including asbestosis, mesothelioma, lung cancer and pleural thickening. Pleural plaques is not actually an active disease but is caused by exposure to asbestos dust. Mesothelioma is usually accepted to be the worst of the asbestos related diseases.
Asbestos Fact Or Myth Number 5
You Are More Likely To Die From An Asbestos Related Disease Than A Car Accident
True
Probably surprisingly to most people this is true. More people die from asbestos related diseases than do from car accidents.
Asbestos Fact Or Myth Number 6
You Must Go To A Solicitor Yourself To Obtain Compensation
False
There are several ways you can obtain compensation. What you must ensure is that whoever you use guarantees that you will receive all of your compensation. Some claims companies and even some solicitors will take some of your compensation from you at the end of the claim. Many claims companies will ensure that the solicitor you use will let you keep all of your compensation, so it is important to ask the question and choose one of these companies for your asbestos compensation claim.
