Even though asbestosis is not a form of cancer -- such as mesothelioma or lung cancer -- it can at an advanced stage develop into a cancerous illness. The link between asbestosis or mesothelioma and exposure to asbestos, was already established early on in this century. Right away the governments issued and enforced very strict protection measures. The first asbestosis compensation lawsuit took place in 1929.

Since then numerous asbestosis compensation claims have been filed against employer...