Assistance for Veterans
Do you need to contact Horsham (Willow Grove) VA Outpatient Clinic (642GC)? 433 Caredean Drive Horsham, PA 19044 Phone: (215) 823-6050.
Do you fit the description below? If so, you may want to consider getting tested for exposure to asbestos. Read each of the subsequent items for the cardinal characteristics of people who may be at risk for asbestos exposure:
- Those with breathing problems
- Those with extended exposure to asbestos
- Individuals who think they have had protracted exposure to asbestos
- Immediate family members of anyone who has worked in asbestos-related fields, even if the individual who worked with asbestos has no noticeable symptoms or breathing problems
The following are the ailments which have been linked to 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). The warning signs of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss. Unfortunately, the detectable 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 crucial to seek a doctor's advice if you think that you have been exposed to asbestos. Initial testing is an x-ray (side and front view of your chest.) Supplementary tests may include a pulmonary function test, blood work, a CT scan and/or biopsy. At times, medical professionals may speak a language that may be unlcear to the typical patient. You should not hesitate to ask your physician about your situation. If you don't understand your doctor, request that he put it in plain words so you can better know your condition. All citizens who have participated in the American Armed Forces should receive the benefits they deserve. Weitz & Luxenberg is committed to making this happen. This includes compensation for deadly diseases that are caused by inhalation of asbestos, such as mesothelioma.
Dealing with asbestos-related diseases can be exhausting. Weitz & Luxenberg can help alleviate some of the pressure by providing you with a free case evaluation. Your first step is to complete the form below.
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