Why Your Exposure History Matters
Asbestos exposure is the sole established cause of mesothelioma. In every mesothelioma case, identifying where and when exposure occurred is the foundation of the legal claim. Your work history is the single most important piece of evidence our attorneys use to build your case.
Thousands of industrial facilities, military bases, shipyards, refineries, and manufacturing plants across the United States used asbestos-containing materials from the 1930s through the 1990s. Workers at these sites handled asbestos insulation, gaskets, brake pads, cement, roofing materials, and dozens of other products without adequate protection.
Our firm maintains a database of 31 documented asbestos exposure sites. This tool lets you check your employment history against that database instantly. Even a partial match can provide critical evidence for your case and help our attorneys identify the companies responsible for your exposure.
Enter Your Work History
Fill in up to three jobs from your career. Include any position where you may have been exposed to asbestos — especially jobs in construction, manufacturing, shipbuilding, power generation, oil refining, or military service.
Free Case Evaluation
Our attorneys provide a free, confidential evaluation of your potential asbestos exposure claim. No fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Common Asbestos Exposure Industries
Asbestos was used in thousands of products across dozens of industries. The following sectors had the highest rates of worker exposure and account for the majority of mesothelioma cases our firm handles:
If you worked in any of these industries, you may have been exposed to asbestos even if you did not handle asbestos products directly. Bystander exposure — breathing asbestos fibers released by nearby work — accounts for a significant percentage of mesothelioma diagnoses.
How Our Attorneys Investigate Exposure History
This tool provides an initial screening based on our exposure site database. When you hire our firm, we conduct a far more thorough investigation using resources and methods that have been refined over 30+ years of asbestos litigation:
- Detailed work history interview. Our attorneys and investigators conduct in-depth interviews to document every job you held, including short-term and seasonal positions that you may not initially recall.
- Employment record research. We obtain records from employers, unions, Social Security, and other sources to verify and supplement your work history.
- Product identification. Using manufacturer records, invoicing data, and product databases, we identify the specific asbestos-containing products present at each worksite.
- Co-worker depositions. Testimony from former co-workers can establish which products were used at a facility and the conditions under which workers were exposed.
- Expert analysis. Industrial hygienists and occupational health experts evaluate the level and duration of your exposure to build the strongest possible case.
- Trust fund research. We identify all applicable asbestos bankruptcy trust funds based on the products and companies linked to your exposure sites.
This comprehensive approach is why our firm has recovered more than $2B+ for mesothelioma and asbestos exposure victims. We leave no stone unturned when building your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this exposure history tool work?
You enter up to three jobs from your work history, including employer name, location, and years worked. Our system searches a database of documented asbestos exposure sites to find matches. If your employer or work location appears in our database, we display details about known asbestos use at that facility.
What if the tool does not find a match for my employer?
No match does not mean you were not exposed to asbestos. Our database is extensive but does not cover every facility where asbestos was used. Many smaller worksites, subcontractors, and secondary exposure sources are not yet documented. Contact our attorneys for a thorough investigation of your exposure history.
Can I use this tool if I do not remember my exact employer name?
Yes. Enter as much information as you can remember. Even partial employer names or just a city and state can produce useful results. Our search uses fuzzy matching to find facilities that partially match your entries.
How far back does the exposure site database go?
Our database includes facilities that used asbestos from the 1920s through the early 2000s. Most documented sites operated with asbestos-containing materials between the 1940s and 1980s, which was the peak period of industrial asbestos use in the United States.
Does finding a match mean I have a legal case?
A match indicates that your workplace has been documented as a site where asbestos was used. This is an important piece of evidence, but a legal case depends on additional factors including your diagnosis, the timing and duration of exposure, and the specific products involved. Our attorneys provide a free evaluation to determine the strength of your potential claim.
Is my information kept confidential?
Yes. The work history you enter into this tool is used only to search our database during your session. We do not store your search entries or share them with third parties. If you choose to submit a consultation form, that information is handled according to our privacy policy and attorney-client confidentiality standards.
References & Sources
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. "Asbestos: Basic Information." epa.gov/asbestos
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). "Asbestos Toxicity." atsdr.cdc.gov
- National Cancer Institute. "Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk." cancer.gov
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). "Asbestos Standards." osha.gov/asbestos
- For comprehensive mesothelioma medical and legal resources: mesothelioma-lung-cancer.org