{"id":101784,"date":"2026-11-04T01:54:40","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/mesothelioma\/asbestos-renovation-exposure-mesothelioma-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T16:10:51","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T16:10:51","slug":"asbestos-renovation-exposure-mesothelioma-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/mesothelioma\/asbestos-renovation-exposure-mesothelioma-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Asbestos Renovation Exposure, Mesothelioma in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-101783\" alt=\"A retired construction worker sits quietly with his family at home.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-a-photo-4.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-a-photo-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-a-photo-4-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-a-photo-4-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-a-photo-4-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-retired-construction-worker-sits-quietly-with-his-family-a-photo-4.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Mesothelioma &amp; Asbestos Exposure | Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Asbestos Renovation Exposure and Mesothelioma: Understanding Your Options in Florida<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">A mesothelioma diagnosis changes a family&#x27;s life overnight. Our Florida-based firm helps patients and families understand where and how asbestos exposure happened, and what steps may be available next.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published November 3, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Asbestos exposure during a home renovation or demolition can harm your health. Some people exposed this way may have a claim.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/resources\/mesothelioma\/\">Mesothelioma<\/a> is a cancer linked to asbestos. It can appear long after the work is done. A gap of many years does not end the question.<\/p>\n<p>This Florida guide explains three things. It explains how exposure happens. It explains who may have options. It also explains which steps protect those options.<\/p>\n<h2>What Asbestos Exposure During Renovation Means<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos exposure means breathing in or swallowing tiny asbestos fibers. These fibers come from building materials.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atsdr.cdc.gov\/asbestos\/about\/index.html\">Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry<\/a> reports that asbestos exposure can cause serious disease. Exposure to amphibole asbestos is linked to an increased risk of mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Fibers are usually too small to see. Many people feel nothing at the time. That is why many people do not connect their health to an old project until years later.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.osha.gov\/asbestos\/hazards\">OSHA&#8217;s asbestos hazards guidance<\/a> notes that these diseases have a delayed onset. They appear long after exposure.<\/p>\n<p>This page is written for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Homeowners who did demolition or repair work themselves<\/li>\n<li>Renters and family members who lived in or near the work<\/li>\n<li>Construction and demolition workers on the job site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you breathed dust during a kitchen remodel or teardown and now face a mesothelioma diagnosis, you may have a claim worth reviewing, and our team can talk it through with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/doctor-in-protective-gear-reviewing-an-x-ray-in-a-hospital-r-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor in protective gear reviewing a chest X-ray in a hospital room.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Asbestos Materials in Older Florida Homes<\/h2>\n<p>Many older Florida homes, condominiums, and commercial buildings contain materials that may include asbestos. Common examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Popcorn or textured ceilings<\/li>\n<li>Floor tile and the black mastic under it<\/li>\n<li>Joint compound and wall texture<\/li>\n<li>Pipe and duct insulation<\/li>\n<li>Some roofing, siding, and cement products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You cannot confirm asbestos by looking at a material. Only a laboratory test of a sample can show what a material contains.<\/p>\n<p>Testing the whole work area gives a clearer picture. Do not test only the surface you plan to change.<\/p>\n<p>Before anyone disturbs a suspect material, follow guidance from local building or environmental officials.<\/p>\n<h2>How Renovation and Demolition Release Asbestos Fibers<\/h2>\n<p>Sanding, scraping, cutting, drilling, and tearing out old materials can crumble them. This releases fibers into the air and dust.<\/p>\n<p>Fibers do not stay at the work site. They can ride home on clothing, shoes, tools, and hair. Family members who never entered the work area can breathe them there.<\/p>\n<p>Federal rules set steps for demolition and renovation. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-13\/title-40\/section-61.145\">40 C.F.R. \u00a7 61.145<\/a>, the owner or operator must thoroughly inspect the affected area for asbestos before work begins.<\/p>\n<p>The same rule requires notice at least 10 working days before asbestos stripping or removal work or any other activity begins, such as site preparation that would break up, dislodge, or similarly disturb asbestos material, if the operation is described in paragraphs (a)(1) and (4) (except (a)(4)(iii) and (a)(4)(iv)) of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-13\/title-40\/section-61.145\">40 C.F.R. \u00a7 61.145<\/a>. This applies to the operations it describes.<\/p>\n<p>The rule also allows a component to be removed, transported, stored, disposed of, or reused without disturbing or damaging the regulated asbestos-containing material. Listed exceptions apply. The rule bars stripping or removing that material unless a trained on-site representative is present. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-13\/title-40\/section-61.145\">40 C.F.R. \u00a7 61.145<\/a> reads: &#8220;(8) Effective 1 year after promulgation of this regulation, no RACM shall be stripped, removed, or otherwise handled or disturbed at a facility regulated by this section unless at least one on-site representative, such as a foreman or management-level person or other authorized representative, trained in the provisions of this regulation and the means of complying with them, is present.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Whether these steps were followed is a question for the facts of each job.<\/p>\n<p>Federal standards for construction work also cover asbestos exposure. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-13\/title-29\/section-1926.1101\">29 C.F.R. \u00a7 1926.1101<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Who May Have a Claim After Renovation Asbestos Exposure<\/h2>\n<p>Homeowners, household members, and workers may each have a claim. It depends on how they were exposed. Possible claimants include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Homeowners and family members exposed while living in or near the property during the work<\/li>\n<li>Workers and contractors exposed on the job site<\/li>\n<li>Claims of this kind are typically directed at those who controlled the property, carried out the work, or arranged for it to be done, rather than at the people who were exposed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A claim turns on where and how the person was exposed. It also turns on how long the exposure lasted. It depends on what work was done and what medical records show.<\/p>\n<p>Contractor licensing can matter too. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.0425.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.0425(2)<\/a>, a consumer may be entitled to three times the actual compensatory damages. This applies in an action against a contractor for injuries sustained resulting from the contractor&#8217;s negligence, malfeasance, or misfeasance, if the contractor is neither certified by the state nor licensed locally.<\/p>\n<p>Ask whether the contractor&#8217;s license was active when the work began.<\/p>\n<h2>Lawsuits, Workers&#8217; Compensation, and Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts<\/h2>\n<p>A lawsuit, workers&#8217; compensation, and asbestos bankruptcy trusts are the main paths after asbestos exposure. Each one works differently:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lawsuit:<\/strong> A civil claim against those responsible. Florida law says punitive damages may not be awarded in asbestos claims, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0774\/Sections\/0774.207.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 774.207(1)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workers&#8217; compensation:<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0440\/Sections\/0440.151.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 440.151<\/a>, an occupational disease is treated as an injury by accident. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0440\/Sections\/0440.151.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 440.151<\/a> reads: &#8220;(1)(a) Where the employer and employee are subject to the provisions of the Workers\u2019 Compensation Law, the disablement or death of an employee resulting from an occupational disease as hereinafter defined shall be treated as the happening of an injury by accident, notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, and the employee or, in case of death, the employee\u2019s dependents shall be entitled to compensation as provided by this chapter, except as hereinafter otherwise provided; and the practice and procedure prescribed by this chapter shall apply to all proceedings under this section, except as hereinafter otherwise provided.&#8221; Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0440\/Sections\/0440.151.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 440.151<\/a>, an employer is liable for compensation for an occupational disease only if the disease resulted from the nature of the employment in which the employee was engaged under that employer, was actually contracted while so engaged, and the nature of the employment was the major contributing cause of the disease. Medical evidence must show this.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclusive remedy:<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0440\/Sections\/0440.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 440.11<\/a>, an employer&#8217;s workers&#8217; compensation liability is generally exclusive. Listed exceptions apply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bankruptcy trusts:<\/strong> Some companies went bankrupt over asbestos claims. They set up trusts. These trusts may pay claims separately from a lawsuit. They have their own requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some asbestos matters may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm. When that applies, we say so.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Timing Matters: Florida Deadlines and Diagnosis<\/h2>\n<p>Florida sets filing deadlines for these claims. They can be strict. Florida&#8217;s limitations rules appear in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For asbestos claims, the clock does not start right away. It starts when the person discovers, or should have discovered, that he or she is physically impaired by an asbestos-related condition. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0774\/Sections\/0774.206.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 774.206(1)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A claim for a nonmalignant asbestos condition is separate from a claim for asbestos-related cancer. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0774\/Sections\/0774.206.html\">\u00a7 774.206(2)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The start date can depend on when illness was found, or should have been found. So the exact date is a question of facts. Keep these items together:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical records, diagnoses, and test results<\/li>\n<li>Renovation contracts, permits, and invoices<\/li>\n<li>Photos and dates of the work<\/li>\n<li>Addresses where you lived or worked during the work<\/li>\n<li>Employer records, if you worked on the job<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact us promptly. Follow your doctors&#8217; care and treatment recommendations.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What to Expect When You Contact Our Team<\/h2>\n<p>You start with a free, confidential initial consultation. There is no obligation to continue. Here is what usually happens:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Describe your situation.<\/strong> Tell us about the renovation or demolition. Tell us where it happened and who did the work. Share your medical history.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review records.<\/strong> With your permission, we review contracts, permits, inspection reports, employment records, and diagnoses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn your options.<\/strong> We explain which claims may exist and which parties may be involved. We also explain whether another firm should take part.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Move forward if you choose.<\/strong> If the firm takes the case, we handle the claim and keep you informed. The firm charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Why Work with CHG Personal Injury Lawyers in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based firm. We serve people across Florida, including Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Our practice focuses on personal injury cases of every severity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Our lawyers are licensed attorneys admitted to practice in Florida. Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/li>\n<li>Our practice handles mesothelioma and other asbestos-related harm. It also handles catastrophic injuries, such as spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Our team also handles car accidents, truck crashes, and slip-and-fall cases.<\/li>\n<li>We publish bilingual English and Spanish educational content. Families can read the same facts in the language they prefer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/profesional-de-la-salud-analiza-una-radiograf-a-de-t-rax-en-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A healthcare professional examines a chest X-ray on a screen in a modern medical office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can one renovation project cause mesothelioma?<\/summary><p>It can be possible. Doctors and lawyers look at how many exposures occurred and how long they lasted. The answer depends on the facts and a medical evaluation.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawyer to pursue an asbestos claim?<\/summary><p>A lawyer can review your facts, deadlines, and options. A lawyer can also explain which paths may apply to your situation.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can family members who never entered the work area have a claim?<\/summary><p>They may. This is possible if fibers carried home from the job led to their exposure. Each situation is reviewed on its own facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is mesothelioma curable?<\/summary><p>Treatment options vary from patient to patient. Follow your doctors&#8217; advice about your own condition.<\/p>\n<p>If you breathed dust during a kitchen remodel or teardown, and you now face a mesothelioma diagnosis, you may have a claim worth reviewing. Our team offers a free, confidential consultation with no obligation to continue. <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>This is attorney advertising. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Cornish Hernandez Gonzalez, PLLC, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 300, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Your case may be referred to another lawyer.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How CHG Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Listen First<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team starts by hearing your family&#x27;s story, including past jobs, home projects, and the years when exposure may have happened.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Review Your Exposure History<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at where and how asbestos exposure may have occurred, which is often the key question in a mesothelioma matter.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Explain Every Path<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the facts, claims may involve lawsuits, asbestos bankruptcy trusts, or both. We explain each option in plain language.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Coordinate When Needed<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some mesothelioma matters are referred to, or handled together with, other law firms. If that applies to your case, we will tell you clearly.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Act Promptly<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal deadlines apply to asbestos and mesothelioma claims, and the time to act can be shorter than families expect. Keep any records of past jobs, addresses, and renovation work, and follow your doctors&#x27; care plan. Contact our office promptly so your options can be reviewed.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Start Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Start Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Sources of Asbestos Exposure<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Renovation and Home Repair<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people were exposed while sanding, cutting, scraping, or removing older building materials such as floor tiles, insulation, pipe wraps, or drywall compound during renovation projects.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workplace and Military Service<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shipyards, construction sites, plants, and military service are among the settings where asbestos exposure was historically common.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Household Exposure<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family members may have been exposed to asbestos fibers carried home on work clothing or tools. Where the exposure happened matters to the review of a claim.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many companies that made asbestos products set up trusts through bankruptcy. Claims with these trusts may be handled separately from a lawsuit, and whether one fits depends on the facts.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk With Our Team About Your Family&#x27;s Situation. Your First Consultation Is Free, Confidential, and Comes With No Obligation to Continue. 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