Mesothelioma Lawyer for Asbestos Abatement Workers
Workers removing asbestos from buildings (asbestos abatement) face documented mesothelioma risk despite using PPE. Disturbing asbestos releases massive airborne fiber clouds. Pre-1986 abatement (before AHERA training requirements) was especially dangerous. Even modern abatement with full HEPA-respirator PPE has documented residual exposure.
The Cruel Irony of Asbestos Abatement Work
Asbestos abatement workers — the workers tasked with REMOVING asbestos from buildings — face documented mesothelioma exposure themselves. Disturbing asbestos materials releases far more airborne fibers than leaving them in place. Despite using PPE (HEPA respirators, Tyvek suits), abatement workers face residual exposure from: PPE failures, contamination on suits during removal, failure to maintain negative-pressure containment, and post-job cleanup tasks.
Pre-1986 abatement (before the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act required formal training and licensing) was especially dangerous — workers often performed asbestos removal with minimal PPE.
Common Employers — Asbestos Abatement / Removal Worker Asbestos Exposure
- Brand Insulations
- NAES (National Asbestos Environmental Services)
- Local abatement contractors
- EPA Superfund cleanup contractors
Common Asbestos-Containing Products Encountered
- Asbestos materials being removed (all types)
- Asbestos-contaminated PPE
Top States for Asbestos Abatement / Removal Worker Mesothelioma Claims
- New York (massive abatement industry from skyscraper renovation)
- California
- Illinois
- Texas
- Florida
Asbestos Trust Funds Available to Asbestos Abatement / Removal Worker Claimants
The following asbestos trust funds typically pay claims to asbestos abatement / removal workers with documented work history and mesothelioma diagnosis. Most claimants qualify for 8–15 trust funds simultaneously.
- Manville Trust
- Owens Corning Trust
- UNARCO
- Multiple trusts depending on materials handled
How Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm Helps Asbestos Abatement / Removal Workers
Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents asbestos abatement / removal workers nationwide who developed mesothelioma from documented occupational asbestos exposure. Our attorneys have over 30 years of combined experience and have recovered more than $2 billion for clients. We pursue all available compensation tracks: trust fund claims, lawsuits against asbestos product manufacturers, and (where applicable) FELA claims for railroad workers or VA disability for veterans.
Authored by Michelle Whitman, reviewed by Paul Danziger, edited by Rod De Llano.
Frequently Asked Questions — Asbestos Abatement / Removal Worker Mesothelioma Claims
I removed asbestos for 20 years using full PPE. Can I still get mesothelioma?
Yes. Even with proper PPE, abatement workers face documented residual asbestos exposure. PPE failures, contamination during removal, and post-job cleanup all contribute. Many abatement workers have been diagnosed with mesothelioma despite following protocols.
Have additional questions? Call 1-800-875-3000 or submit a free case evaluation.