subject: Russell Budd: Defending Asbestos Laws [print this page] People go to work so they can earn a living and provide for their families. It is primarily because of this love for ones family and the eagerness to be able to give nothing but the best that individuals exert themselves in their chosen profession. And when we go to work, we feel confident and safe knowing that there are laws in place that require manufacturers to inform us of any occupational hazards we may encounter in the workplace.
One area where such legislation exists is in asbestos exposure. Asbestos exposure has been linked to several illnesses such as mesothelioma. A form of asbestos-related lung cancer, mesothelioma strikes thousands of people every year. Its symptoms mimic those of ordinary diseases such as the flu, making it relatively difficult to diagnose in its early stages. In addition, mesothelioma has a long latency period, making a person unaware that he may be susceptible to developing this disease after all.
Due to the dangers that may be associated with asbestos exposure, the government has enacted laws meant to protect workers, as well as regulate the manufacturing, usage, handling, and disposal of this material. Such laws are enforced by both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has set standards that companies must follow, especially those engaged in industries where the risk of exposure to asbestos is high. These standards include the Construction Standard and the General Industry Standard. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency constantly monitor asbestos levels as well as asbestos-related activities.
But for many people, these laws were put into place too late after theyd already been exposed. And, in spite of the presence of such legislation, asbestos still exists in many products, homes and other buildings that were made or built prior to the current laws. Therefore, there are many people still at risk for developing asbestos-related illnesses. It is because of this that Baron and Budd, P.C. has made it its cause to protect whats right for asbestos exposure victims and their families.
A nationally acclaimed law firm, Baron and Budd, P.C. has represented mesothelioma clients for over thirty years already and has won precedent-setting verdicts in numerous cases. In addition to fighting for their clients rights in courtrooms, Baron and Budd, P.C. has also shown its commitment to promoting awareness about the risks of asbestos exposure. With Russell Budd at the helm, Baron and Budd, P.C. has donated millions of dollars to several organizations that promote education about this illness.
Russell Budd has negotiated settlements that have seen the establishment of trust funds for present and future victims of asbestos exposure in the country. Visit www.baronandbudd.com to read more about Russell Budd and his team.
