Help for Vets
Relevant contact information for East Point is 1513 Cleveland Avenue East Point, GA 30344 Phone: (404) 321-6111 x2600.
Learn more about the dangers of asbestos exposure and decide if you should be tested. Read each of the bullet points below for the most significant characteristics of individuals who may be at risk for asbestos exposure:
- Anyone with breathing problems
- Individuals with extended exposure to asbestos
- Anyone who thinks they have had protracted exposure to asbestos
- Immediate family members of those who have worked in asbestos-related trades, even if the person who worked with asbestos has no visible symptoms or troubles with their respiratory system
The following are the ailments which result from asbestos exposure: Mesothelioma (a cancer of the thin membranes lining the thoracic and abdominal cavities and surrounding internal organs), asbestosis (a serious, chronic, non cancerous fibrous hardening and scarring of the lungs), lung cancer, and pleural plaque and thickening (scarring of the lining of the lung). Certain specific signs of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss. Unfortunately, the tangible signs of contact with asbestos can appear up to 25 years after primary exposure. Annual or even semi-annual asbestos detection tests are recommended.
It is vital to seek a medical opinion if you presume that you have been exposed to asbestos. Other ways of testing is an x-ray (side and front view of your chest.) Added tests may include a pulmonary function test, blood work, a CT scan and/or biopsy. At times, medical professionals may speak a language incomprehensible to the layman. Be sure to ask your doctor about your condition. If you don't fully understand your doctor, request that he break it down so can better get the picture. All men and women who have participated in the U.S. Armed Forces should receive the benefits they deserve. Weitz & Luxenberg is committed to making this happen. This includes compensation for life-threatening diseases that are caused by inhalation of asbestos, such as mesothelioma.
Dealing with mesothelioma can be demanding. Weitz & Luxenberg can help ease some of the distress by providing you with a free case evaluation. Your first step is to complete the form below.
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