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Mesothelioma is aggressive cancer that forms on protective linings of the chest, the abdomen, the heart and the testicles. Many of the 3,000 new cases diagnosed in the U.S. each year can be traced to job-related asbestos exposure.
Mesothelioma takes anywhere from 10 to 50 years to develop. Unfortunately, there is no cure for mesothelioma, and the risk of developing deadly cancer does not diminish over time, even after the exposure to asbestos ends.
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Minimum Time Period After Asbestos Exposure for Mesothelioma to Appear
Mesothelioma Cases Start in the Chest
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The medical community recognizes four main types of mesothelioma. Each is named for the area of the body where the cancer starts.
Pleural mesothelioma affects the thin lining of the lungs and is the most common type of the disease, accounting for about three out of four — or 75 percent of — diagnoses.
Pericardial mesothelioma begins in the covering around the heart. It is a very rare form of the disease, making up only 2 to 5 percent of newly diagnosed cases each year.
Peritoneal mesothelioma, the second most common type of mesothelioma, forms on the lining of the abdominal cavity and can result from coughing up and swallowing inhaled asbestos fibers.
Testicular mesothelioma is a cancer of the membrane lining that covers the testicles. Only about 100 cases have been reported in medical literature, and the disease is difficult to diagnose because of its rarity.
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Join the Many advocates for men and women whose lives were ruined or altered by asbestos. Many of them are spouses of someone with mesothelioma, and sometimes they are veterans who encountered asbestos while serving in the U.S. military. Though asbestos use in the U.S. has dropped dramatically in recent decades, asbestos is still present in older homes and buildings, including some schools. Asbestos is also still used in products such as automobile brakes and roofing materials.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has estimated that more than one million employees in construction and general industries “face significant asbestos exposure on the job.” People at risk for asbestos exposure in the workplace include some miners, factory workers, insulation manufacturers and installers, railroad and automotive workers, ship builders, gas mask manufacturers, plumbers, firefighters, and construction workers.
A mesothelioma diagnosis can be overwhelming; especially with looming medical expenses and the frustration of knowing the disease could be traced to asbestos exposure from your job. A trusted and experienced team can help victims of asbestos-related diseases and their loved ones receive the justice they deserve.
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Our partner firms have handled more than 33,000 asbestos cases, taking on about 500 cases each year from clients nationwide.
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Decades have passed since you were first exposed to asbestos, but you’re just now dealing with newly diagnosed mesothelioma. You have legal options to seek compensation, but filing a lawsuit with so much elapsed time is hard. Let us help you.
Mesothelioma is a life-altering diagnosis. Victims of this asbestos cancer are forced to endure life-changing pain and suffering. Most suffer intense physical pain and loss of the most taken-for-granted of life’s pleasures, including the ability to breathe. Most suffer enormous mental and emotional anguish as they deal with mesothelioma’s effects on them and their family members.
Many mesothelioma victims endure often debilitating treatments such as chemotherapy and extensive surgeries.
Diagnosed with mesothelioma and need legal assistance? We can help.
Brake linings and clutch facings, floor tiles, ceiling tiles, roofing products, gaskets, packing materials, joint compounds, insulation in schools, commercial buildings and equipment such as boilers, valves, and pumps — all were made with asbestos in the past. While the once widely used material has status as being heat-resistant and very versatile, it also can release tiny fibers when manipulated or disturbed, endangering anyone who inhales them.
People who were exposed to asbestos and who were diagnosed with an asbestos disease and can fairly trace their illnesses to a company’s negligence may be able to get compensation for their pain and suffering — as well as other damages — through personal injury mesothelioma lawsuits. If a victim of asbestos-related disease initiates a lawsuit, but passes away before it is resolved, that person’s loved ones are able to take over the lawsuit by filing wrongful death lawsuits.
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or your loved one was diagnosed with or died from the disease, it is best you explore the legal options available to you as soon as possible. Mesothelioma can develop anywhere from 10 to 50 years after asbestos exposure. Join the Many partner law firms have extensive experience investigating the sources of such exposure.
Family members of asbestos workers also are at risk of developing asbestos-related diseases through clothing that was contaminated by toxic asbestos fibers and brought home for laundering.
Mesothelioma takes a lot from a person: your health, your money, your ability to do the things you love. Perhaps the most upsetting of all is that it takes your time.
A lawsuit should not monopolize what time you have left. We work to resolve cases as quickly as possible, handling the proceeding from beginning to end so you can concentrate on your health and your loved ones. If you are in poor health, we will try to expedite the entire legal process — even in the face of defendants who try to drag it out.
Everyone’s case is unique, but there are several steps that apply to most mesothelioma lawsuits. The right mesothelioman attorney will take on each of these steps for you and update you throughout the process.
Your attorney gathers information about your mesothelioma and asbestos exposure and decides in which court to file your lawsuit.
To start the legal process, your attorney files a written complaint with a court.
Defendants named in your lawsuit receive a copy of your complaint and have the chance to respond.
Attorneys for both sides gather information from one another through written questions, depositions, and the production of documents.
A defendant may try to resolve the case before trial by offering you money.
Both parties present their cases in court. This process varies depending on where you file a claim.
If you win the trial, the defendant may decide to challenge the decision by filing an appeal.
Filing a civil action in court can be intimidating, especially when it’s against a big business. We believe everyday people are as entitled to high-powered legal representation as large corporations. We offer free consultations, cover all expenses, and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we don’t get paid or reimbursed by you for expenses unless and until we recover money on your behalf.
A mesothelioma lawsuit can be resolved in two ways: a trial verdict or a settlement. Most result in a settlement and never make it to trial. In either case, a trusted, reputable, and experienced mesothelioman attorney will make sure you receive all the money to which you are entitled.
A mesothelioma settlement is an amount of money paid to a mesothelioma patient who has filed a personal injury lawsuit or to a mesothelioma victim’s surviving loved ones who have brought a wrongful death claim. In a settlement, you and the settling company reach a legally binding and enforceable contract through out-of-court negotiations between your attorneys and the defendants’ attorneys.
Mesothelioma lawsuits can also be resolved in court. A jury listens to testimony, looks at evidence, and considers arguments offered by your attorney and the defendants. Then it deliberates and reaches a verdict. If the jury finds the defendants liable for the harms you have suffered, it then decides how much money you should receive in compensation. A judge can accept the amount, increase, or decrease it.
Join the Many partner firms have handled more than 33,000 asbestos cases, winning victims $8.5 Billion through verdicts and settlements. We would be honored to discuss with you the details of the legal process and to provide well-deserved support through a confusing, emotional time. For more information about your legal options, please contact our office at 888-605-3922 or fill out a form to speak to one of our mesothelioma specialists.
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