Asbestos, used in construction for heat insulation and fireproofing, was known to be a carcinogen and toxic substance for many years prior to leading up to the Environmental Protection Agency's ban on the use of asbestos in building construction.

Asbestos is made of long silicate fibres and is a natural mineral, excavated from the earth and is conducive for reasonable construction and insulation tasks. Asbestos is a low cost insulator for buildings, possesses great strength, plastic and is a non-conductor of electricity.

Obtaining compensation for mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases is a complex process. In fact there are four diseases that are associated with asbestos exposure; these are mesothelioma, bronchial cancer, asbestosis and plural plaques. The last one of these, plural plaques, is nowhere near as serious as the others, though its sufferers do have an increased risk of developing the other three.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral. The most distinguishable attributes of this mineral are its long, hair like filaments and its ability to withstand high temperatures. There are many kinds of asbestos.

Asbestos has been known for its dangerous effects for more than sixty years. However, this hazardous substance is still being used and produced by many companies up till now.

Some of the products containing asbestos were materials used in construction and building materials and vehicle brakes to resist heat and corrosion.

There has been proven a definitive link between industrial asbestos and tumors, especially mesotheliomas,where malignant cells develop in the lining of most major organs.

Asbestos is a natural mineral which was used in different industries before the government put a ban on its use. When asbestos is disturbed,