Many people have been exposed to asbestos, sometimes decades ago, during the course of their work, or perhaps as a result of living with someone who perhaps brought asbestos fibres home on their work clothes. In the past, some people living close to factories where asbestos was processed were also exposed to it, in the environment. Employers are obliged to protect their employees and others from exposure to asbestos and if they have negligently failed to do so, causing death or injury, you may be entitled to compensation.