Mesothelioma: The Facts

The Facts: Mesothelioma is a serious form of cancer that develops years after the inhalation of airborne asbestos fibers.

According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately two thousand cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in America every year.

The tissues that line our internal organs, including the lungs, are called “mesothelium.” And so, mesothelioma cancer affects that tissue.

Unfortunately, the difficult reality is that most succumb to the disease within four to 14 months after being diagnosed.

There is no known cure for mesothelioma, and treatment for this disease has not advanced far since the 1980s though there are promising remedies on the horizon.

Americans were exposed to asbestos fibers while serving in Naval shipyards during World War II, and subsequent wars.

Domestically, factory workers across the US in different industries have been exposed to asbestos, an ingredient still utilized to this day in automobile brake shoe linings, for example.

Mesothelioma can take decades to develop, therefore workers are only now being diagnosed.

If you have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, and are concerned about your legal rights, medical bills or the future welfare of your family, please complete the form on this page for a free legal review of your potential case. Since 1986, our lawyers have dedicated themselves to helping those with mesothelioma and their families seek compensation for their illness.

Why Weitz & Luxenberg?

You may be wondering to yourself, among all the law firms available, why should I choose Weitz & Luxenberg? The answer is simple: we are time-tested victors in the battle against mesothelioma defendants. For over two decades, our firm has handled some of the most legally complicated and groundbreaking litigation.