$2.25m Awarded To Family Of Naval Shipyard Worker
$2.25m Awarded To Family Of Naval Shipyard Worker
A jury in New York City recently awarded the family of a man, who was allegedly exposed to asbestos at work, $2.25 million.
The suit claimed that as a result of his exposure, the man developed pleural mesothelioma and wrongfully died.
Asbestos Cancer Exposure in the Workplace
Leonard Schafer, 73, was employed at the New York Naval Shipyard in Brooklyn, New York when he was supposedly exposed to asbestos.
Asbestos is a harmful substance that is linked with a fatal form of cancer known as mesothelioma cancer.
‘Mr. Shafer endured pain and suffering that spanned an eighteen month time period from the time he was diagnosed until the time of the death,’ says attorney for the family, Carmen St. George.
Workers Unaware of Asbestos Cancer Causing Problems
Like many other workers who were employed at shipyards, Shafer was never given protective gear to wear and was unaware of the dangers of asbestos cancer.
In the case, the jury found that Shafer’s illness and untimely death was due to his exposure at work, which was foreseeable to the company.
(Source: PRWEB)
Do you think you have ever been wrongfully exposed to asbestos cancer while at work? If so, you might consider contacting an attorney that specializes in mesothelioma cases. To find the best one here is a list of good questions you can ask.
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