If you worked offshore on oil rigs as a Jones Act seaman or maritime worker and have been diagnosed with lung cancer, it is possible that asbestos exposure significantly contributed to your lung cancer. It is important for your to speak to a qualified Jones Act asbestos lawyer who is familiar with not only asbestos being used offshore on oil rigs but also the Jones Act and Maritime Law which could afford you significant protection and rights.

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The offshore maritime industry including drilling rigs previously used asbestos products and even pure asbestos fibers in its drilling mud. This occurred during the 1960s through the early 1980s. Many health problems can arise if you have previously been exposed to asbestos fibers and breathed these fibers into your system. This is because asbestos does not break down or dissipate once it is breathed into your lungs.

There are two specific types of diseases which are unique to asbestos exposure: (1) mesothelioma and (2) asbestosis. Mesothelioma is a very specific type of cancer caused only by asbestos when asbestos accumulates in the meso lining of several different parts of the body including lungs, heart cavity, stomach and testicle lining. Asbestosis refers to the presence of asbestos fibers visibly seen in a person’s lungs during a proper X-ray and screening.

If you have been diagnosed with either of these conditions, the condition has been caused by your previous exposure to asbestos. Many people, however, did not know that asbestos exposure offshore also causes a significantly higher likelihood of lung cancer. This is particularly true in individuals who have previously smoked cigarettes or tobacco products.

If you worked offshore on oil rigs as a Jones Act seaman or maritime worker and have been diagnosed with lung cancer, it is possible that asbestos exposure significantly contributed to your lung cancer. It is important for your to speak to a qualified Jones Act asbestos lawyer who is familiar with not only asbestos being used offshore on oil rigs but also the Jones Act and Maritime Law which could afford you significant protection and rights. Contact our office immediately if you have any questions regarding your past exposure to asbestos while working on Jones Act drilling rigs. You can also obtain more information about asbestos offshore and in drilling muds by clicking here.

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