Mesothelioma Firm Veterans & Occupational Exposure 2

Question 1

Which construction trade had the highest occupational asbestos exposure rates in the 20th century US?

Accepted Answer

Insulation workers (insulators)

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Carpenters

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Electricians

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Painters

Question 2

What is an 'industrial hygienist' and what role do they play in mesothelioma litigation?

Accepted Answer

An expert who testifies about workplace asbestos exposure levels and whether safety standards were met

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A factory safety inspector employed by OSHA

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A physician who diagnoses occupational diseases

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An attorney specializing in workplace injury cases

Question 3

What does an 'occupational history questionnaire' used by mesothelioma firms typically document?

Accepted Answer

Every job held, job duties, worksites, products used, and co-workers who can confirm exposure

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The client's educational background

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The client's financial assets and debts

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A list of prior lawsuits the client was involved in

Question 4

What is 'bystander exposure' to asbestos in an occupational setting?

Accepted Answer

Exposure of a worker who did not directly handle asbestos but inhaled fibers released by nearby workers

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Exposure from watching a documentary about asbestos

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Exposure during a building inspection

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Exposure from asbestos-contaminated water at a worksite

Question 5

Which federal law created OSHA and empowered it to set asbestos workplace standards?

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

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The Clean Air Act of 1970

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The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976

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The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977

Question 6

What is the significance of internal industry documents (so-called 'smoking gun' documents) in mesothelioma lawsuits?

Accepted Answer

They prove defendants knew of asbestos dangers but hid the information from workers, supporting punitive damages claims

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They are inadmissible because they are confidential corporate records

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They are used only to calculate settlement amounts

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They are only relevant in criminal prosecution, not civil suits