This is called mesothelioma from take-home asbestos exposure—and it’s been responsible for thousands of mesothelioma diagnoses across the United States.
For decades, workers in steel mills across West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania, and Ohio were exposed to dangerous levels of asbestos. They weren’t warned. There were no protective suits. They came home with dust on their coveralls, boots, and even in their hair. And tragically, the people who never set foot in a mill were often the ones who suffered the most.
At Lee W. Davis & Associates, we’ve represented families where the wife, daughter, or even grandchild developed mesothelioma simply by doing the laundry or hugging their father at the door after a shift.
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What Is Mesothelioma from Take-Home Asbestos Exposure?
Asbestos fibers are microscopic. When disturbed—such as in the heat and friction of an industrial setting—they become airborne. They cling to fabric, stick to skin, and can travel home on a worker’s uniform. Once there, they get released during routine tasks like shaking out clothes, running laundry, or sweeping floors.
This kind of secondhand exposure is just as dangerous as direct occupational exposure.
Common Sites of Exposure
Take-home cases are especially common in families of workers who were employed at:
- Weirton Steel
- Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel
- J&L Steel
- National Steel
- U.S. Steel
- Other industrial employers in the Ohio Valley
If your husband, father, or close family member worked at one of these facilities, and you were later diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or lung cancer, you may be entitled to significant compensation—even if you never worked in a mill yourself.
Legal Options for Take-Home Exposure Victims
You can pursue:
- Claims through existing asbestos bankruptcy trust funds
- A personal injury lawsuit
- A wrongful death action (if your loved one has passed)
Many people don’t realize they have a case because they were never a worker. But courts across the country now recognize take-home exposure as a valid basis for recovery—especially when no warnings were ever given.
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Attorney Lee W. Davis has handled asbestos cases since the 1990s. If you or your loved one was diagnosed with mesothelioma after living with someone who worked in a steel mill, call or message us today. There’s no fee unless we recover money for you.
She didn’t work there. But she still got sick. That shouldn’t happen. And someone should be held accountable.
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