DAVIE, Florida – The Mayor of Davie, Judy Paul, has ordered asbestos-laden pipes to be removed from a closed mobile home park.
The removal of asbestos at the site has lead to concerns regarding resident exposure. Not only asbestos can be released, but other debris and toxic materials that could be harmful to anyone who comes in contact with them.
In the past, town employees have stated that asbestos-cement pipes used for sewer lines and drinking water in Palma Nova Mobile Home Park were safe but are now having second thoughts.
The asbestos removal project will cost the town roughly $30,000.
Four council members have said that they were unaware of asbestos in the area.
Asbestos is responsible for mesothelioma cancer, a deadly cancer for which there is no known cure for. Mesothelioma can take up to 50 years to develop in a victim, making it extremely difficult to diagnose and treat. At the same time, many symptoms that arise are not a cause of concern, such as a cough or fever, and are usually dismissed by the victim or health care professional.
About 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma in the United States every year. Although the use of asbestos is banned in the United States, along with 51 other countries, many people continue to use it in construction because of its durability and strength. There are strict procedures to remove asbestos from a site but many don’t adhere to them because they are costly. This places those in the area at risk for inhaling the fibers.
Those who have developed mesothelioma or who have been in contact with asbestos should contact a mesothelioma attorney as soon as possible to begin a claims process.
Mesothelioma victims are entitled to receive money compensation for their illness as well as any medical treatments needed. A top mesothelioma attorney will do all in their power to ensure that their clients receive the best medical treatment and the full spectrum of benefits they rightfully deserve. Call to set up an appointment today.
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