Testing for Asbestos

Asbestos can be found in common locations and common materials.  Some of these common places and materials include, but are not limited to the following:

• pre-formed asbestos pipes
• block insulation
• corrugated paper insulation
• roofing materials
• flooring materials
• popcorn ceiling asbestos materials
• asbestos drywall
• fireproofing materials on construction items
• felt fabric and other types of textiles
• duct tape
• wire insulation
• plaster or drywall jointing materials
• acoustic finished ceiling tiles
• some vinyl floor tiles
• floor leveling compound
• stucco
• brick and block mortar

Asbestos Testing Methods

There are several ways to obtain asbestos testing.  Initially, one may retain the services of a professional asbestos laboratory testing company.  These companies will visit the site, retrieve the material by air testing for asbestos and obtaining actual samples, and thereafter analyze the samples in order to determine whether asbestos exists.  Moreover, the company may provide assistance with asbestos removal and remediation.  Alternatively, one could purchase an asbestos kit in order to self-test any item one believes may contain asbestos.  Frequently, these kits involve mailing a sample of the material to a laboratory for testing confirmation.   

Getting Legal Help for Asbestos Exposure

If one believes he or she has been exposed to asbestos, one should seek the advice of an experienced asbestos litigation attorney.  Not only can an attorney advise as to whether there is any basis for filing a lawsuit, but also the attorney can navigate one through the legal process involved in such an instance.  Moreover, an experienced attorney will have the expertise in handling specialized medical and scientific issues involved in asbestos exposure litigation.  This expertise will help to further one’s case and increase the likelihood of success of the case.