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In the last century, asbestos insulation has been the biggest source of asbestos exposure for workers and consumers. Toxic insulation was commonly used in the attics, ceilings, walls, and basements of American homes. It was also used in many other commercial and industrial applications around pipes, boilers, furnaces and electrical boxes. As a result, RE Kramig asbestos exposure may not have been uncommon. 

R.E. Kramig in Cincinnati, Ohio has been a regional leader in insulation systems for much of the last 100 years. The company offers insulation systems for piping, ductwork systems, fire, sound, and equipment. Insulation is best known to conserve energy, sound proof spaces, reduce electrical conductivity, and retain desired temperatures. Asbestos became a popular ingredient in insulation because it was cheap, durable and fire resistant.

However, thousands of American employees and millions of homeowners and consumers were put at risk for inhaling toxic asbestos fibers and later develop related diseases like lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma.

Asbestos has been classified as a known cancer-causing agent by World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that research shows a “strong link” between asbestos exposure and serious health conditions like lung cancer and mesothelioma.

Nearly any former Ohio employee of RE Kramig could be at risk of developing serious health issues, including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.

Joe Lyon is a highly-rated Cincinnati, Ohio personal injury lawyer representing plaintiffs nationwide in a wide variety of toxic tort and mesothelioma claims.

RE Kramig Asbestos Insulation

American companies like RE Kramig regularly installed asbestos-containing insulation for various uses and industries. There have been asbestos-related personal injury lawsuits filed in Ohio against Kramig in recent years. Lawyers allege employees were put at an occupational risk, and exposed to vast amount of toxic material for decades.

RE Kramig has produced industrial grade insulation, used in various forms for the following installations:

  • Boilers
  • Turbines
  • Breaching
  • Flue gas ductwork
  • Mechanical rooms
  • Chillers
  • Tanks & Vessels
  • Process piping

R.E. Kramig Co. has also produced insulation for the following commercial applications:

  • HVAC Piping & Ductwork
  • Plumbing
  • Refrigeration systems

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ABOUT THE LYON FIRM

Joseph Lyon has 17 years of experience representing individuals in complex litigation matters. He has represented individuals in every state against many of the largest companies in the world.

The Firm focuses on single-event civil cases and class actions involving corporate neglect & fraud, toxic exposure, product defects & recalls, medical malpractice, and invasion of privacy.

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The Firm offers contingency fees, advancing all costs of the litigation, and accepting the full financial risk, allowing our clients full access to the legal system while reducing the financial stress while they focus on their healthcare and financial needs.

RE Kramig Asbestos Exposure

On their Web site, Kramig says that for over 100 years the company has provided a “safe working environment for our employees long before regulations were mandated.” But employees at insulation companies like R.E Kramig face a special risk for inhaling asbestos at the workplace.

While employers now stress that only long-term exposure to asbestos can pose a threat to employees, global health agencies say even brief exposure to asbestos can lead to fatal illnesses like lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma. The WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has concluded there is no “safe level” of asbestos exposure.

The occupations most at risk for coming into heavy contact with asbestos insulation include:

  • Contractors
  • Insulators
  • Plumbers
  • Electricians
  • Pipefitters
  • Drywall installers
  • Construction workers

Symptoms of Asbestos-related Mesothelioma

Symptoms of mesothelioma, and other asbestos-related illnesses may not present for up to decades after first exposure. Some typical symptoms of an asbestos-related disease may include:

  • Pain in the chest or lower back
  • Shortness of breath
  • Painful cough
  • Fever
  • Excessive sweating
  • Fatigue
  • Weight loss
  • trouble swallowing & Hoarseness
  • Swelling of abdomen

Asbestos Insulation Lawsuits

Contractors and consumers handling asbestos insulation may not always know the difference between a safe product and a very dangerous, cancer-causing material. Unless there is a warning label on the packaging, which is unlikely, many are put at risk when handling insulation. Name brands of asbestos-containing insulation known to cause serious illness include the following:

  • Air Cell
  • Zonolite
  • Gold Bond
  • HiTemp
  • Kaylo
  • Limpet
  • Marinite
  • Monokote
  • Superex
  • Super 66
  • Unibestos
  • Silicate Catsilite
  • Careytemp
  • Hy-Temp
  • Thermobestos
  • Foamglas

Lawsuits Target Insulation Companies

Mesothelioma attorneys in Ohio claim numerous companies involved in producing and utilizing asbestos-containing products knew about the deadly risks of exposure, but continued to use the toxic material, putting profit before safety. Ohio attorneys, representing mesothelioma victims, say unethical employers also concealed relevant safety information, and failed to warn employees or improve workplace safety standards.

As a result, the number of mesothelioma victims is still growing. Experienced lawyers in Ohio are currently involved in litigation, handling claims against multiple companies, including R.E Kramig.

Asbestos Insulation Exposure

Ohio courts have found asbestos companies like R.E Kramig liable for personal injuries and deaths. In addition to awarding victims and their families for past medical expenses and pain and suffering, attorneys insist on punitive damages to punish companies for failing as responsible employers. Lawsuits generally result in large settlements for mesothelioma victims.

Several insulation companies like R.E Kramig have been so inundated with asbestos claims that they have created personal injury trusts to fund future liabilities. If victims can prove they were exposed to asbestos at the workplace or in their home, they may have a claim against the company and seek rightful compensation.

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Why are these cases important?

Many experience asbestos exposure through the workplace. Workplaces may have been filled with toxic materials, and employers may have failed to warn of the serious health risks of the job. Filing a suit helps to raise the awareness of job safety.

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Questions about RE Kramig Asbestos Exposure

Why is Asbestos Toxic?

When asbestos breaks down over time or with use, the fibers of the material can become airborne, presenting a risk of inhaling or ingesting the toxin. Asbestos is a cancer-causing agent, and those heavily exposed can develop scarring in the lungs and later develop lung cancer and mesothelioma.

What Materials Contain Asbestos?

Asbestos was widely used in piping, insulation, electrical components, machine parts, packaging, flooring, ceiling tiles, roofing, and in many building materials.

Why Hire the Lyon Firm

Our Firm will help you find the answers. The Firm has the experience, resources and dedication to take on difficult and emotional cases and help our clients obtain the justice for the wrong they have suffered. 

Experience: Joe Lyon is an experienced  Asbestos Lawyer. The Lyon Firm has 19 years of experience and success representing individuals and plaintiffs in all fifty states, and in a variety of complex civil litigation matters. Asbestos lawsuits can be complex and require industry experts to determine the root cause of an accident or injury. Mr. Lyon has worked with experts nationwide to assist individuals understand why an injury occurred and what can be done to improve their lives in the future. Some cases may go to a jury trial, though many others can be settled out of court.

Resources/Dedication: The Lyon Firm is dedicated to building the strongest cases possible for clients and their critical interests.

Results: Mr. Lyon has obtained numerous seven and six figure asbestos settlements.

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