He has been doing so since 1981. Here is one piece of alarming news. Even though asbestos has not been around since the 1970s, Eric advises that the incidence of mesothelioma, a particularly difficult kind of cancer, has not diminished. And Eric is often saddened by the recognition that many of sick clients were innocent people, who simply went to work everyday and did not realize that their prolonged exposure to asbestos would ultimately make them very sick, or end their lives. When Eric represents a sick client, the extent of damages depends on numerous factors including the extent and nature of illness, the plaintiff's age, and the ability to identify the company that manufactured the asbestos.
Recoveries ranges from the tens of thousands of dollars to multi-million dollar settlements.
The answer is simple. You must contact an expert who can evaluate the situation. According to a 1990 EPA Fact Sheet, finding asbestos does not always mean that the asbestos must be removed. If your expert concludes that the asbestos should removed, than a company with expertise in asbestos removal must be retained. Improper removal may be both dangerous and illegal.