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Property damage claims often involve damaged building materials that may have toxic levels of asbestos and/or lead. Only a phone call away from helping you with a free consultation, Jeffrey D. Nodd has years of legal expertise in handling insurance claims that have asbestos or lead related claim elements.
Asbestos is first and foremost a mineral fiber that was more commonly incorporated in building construction materials and insulation as a means of acting as a fire-retardant. Asbestos was also used as heat insulation around the 1960’s until the late 1970’s when scientists began to link asbestos damage and chronic inhalation to serious and lengthy health risks. Health hazards resulting from the frequent inhalation of water-enriched asbestos fibers include varying types of lung cancers, including mesothelioma (a cancer affecting the chest and abdominal cavity) and asbestosis (where the lungs become grossly scarred with fibrous tissue). In the unfortunate presence of any of these health risks following water-enriched asbestos fiber inhalation, it is important to utilize Jeffrey D. Nodd, a skilled insurance claims attorney, to recover costs that may be necessary for medical bills.
To be clear, small amounts of asbestos (as we all experience in our daily lives) do not develop into such extreme issues, and moreover, the majority of products today are made without asbestos fibers (unless properly labeled). The major risks involving asbestos are exposed after certain materials are spoiled by any amount of water damage, leading to the release of toxic air fibers and significant asbestos exposure.
There are also considerable health risks following a case of lead poisoning or lead contaminated property exposure, from either paint or plumbing sources, within a property experiencing minimal or extensive damage. Similar to asbestos, lead is actually found in small doses in everyday mundane and household material; however a severe and prolonged exposure with increased frequency can pose significant health hazards to you or your loved ones. With these health risks from lead poisoning leading to increased medical bills, it is imperative to call Jeffrey D. Nodd today at (818) 501-5006 for a free evaluation to discuss your lead-related insurance claim
If you own asbestos or lead contaminated property that’s affected by damage and repairs are required, contact Jeffrey D. Nodd at (818) 501-5006 to discuss your legal options.