Mesothelioma and Asbestos

The tragedy continues to enfold surrounding the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center as rescue as well as cleanup workers report health issues from the toxic building debris. About 10,000 rescue as well as cleanup workers who say their health was damaged from exposure to asbestos as well as other toxic chemicals sued the city’s insurance carrier, WTC Captive Insurance, for damages. This is the subordinate settlement offer. The earliest was rejected as too tiny by Judge Hellerstein, who has emerged as a passionate advocate for the victims. Lawyers on both sides possess criticized the judge’s active role in the negotiations, but all agreed that the recent settlement is an improvement.

A study published in April found that exposure to the asbestos as well as toxic chemicals within the bulky dust at ground zero caused significant lung damage among the rescue crews as well as workers at the scene.

For the filled story, go to New York Times.