Why is the asbestos industry held accountable for mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer?
Many people were not aware that they were working around asbestos because warnings about exposure were not given until the 1960s, and even today some industries are negligent about asbestos warnings. Yet, manufacturers knew about the dangers of asbestos back in the 1920s and 30s and still exposed workers and produced products that were unsafe for consumers, Many companies covered up the potential harm and passed off their products as safe. Because of this negligence, victims have filed lawsuits and won cases. Today, many companies settle without going to trial. Mesothelioma victims and their families can recover financially by bringing legal action, which provides security and a future for the family.
