Asbestos is a mineral fiber found in rock and soil but in certain forms, it can cause respiratory problems, including scarred and inflamed lungs and also cancer.
Scientists have discovered naturally occurring asbestos in Clark County, and the discovery has stalled plans to build a $490 million highway detour around Boulder City, so traffic can move smoothly between Las Vegas and Arizona.
Asbestos becomes dangerous when it is disturbed and the particles get into the air and can be inhaled. This means that construction could turn deadly.
The construction of the road was due to begin last spring but was put on hold to allow testing and analysis and the results are due out shortly.
Asbestos if left undisturbed is not dangerous, it only becomes so when it becomes airborne, hence removing it leads to far more danger than leaving it alone. However, in the construction of the highway, explosives will be needed to cut a route through the hills, so the challenge becomes how to ensure that the construction workers and motorists are not affected.
If you have been diagnosed with asbestos a related disease, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Contact the Law Office of Brayton Purcell, LLP at (800) 598-0314 immediately, or contact us online for a free consultation.
