Contact Waterbury Outpatient Clinic for Veterans' Information
In order to get more information, the contact info for Waterbury Outpatient Clinic is St. Mary's HospitalMedical Office Building, Suite 203133 Scovill Street Waterbury, CT 06706 Phone: (203) 465-5292.
Could you have been exposed to asbestos? Read the following to see if you fall under a category at risk. Read each of the subsequent items for the primary characteristics of those who may be at risk for asbestos exposure:
- Those with breathing problems
- People with extended exposure to asbestos
- Anyone who thinks they have had prolonged exposure to asbestos
- Immediate family members of anyone who has worked in asbestos-related environments, even if the person who worked with asbestos has no visible symptoms or difficulty breathing
The following are the ailments which have been linked to asbestos exposure: lung cancer, asbestosis (a serious, chronic, non cancerous fibrous hardening and scarring of the lungs), mesothelioma (a cancer of the thin membranes lining the thoracic and abdominal cavities and surrounding internal organs), and pleural plaque and thickening (scarring of the lining of the lung). The main indicators of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss. Unfortunately, the tangible symptoms 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 necessary to seek a professional opinion if you feel that you have been exposed to asbestos. Initial testing is an x-ray (side and front view of your chest.) Further tests may include a pulmonary function test, blood work, a CT scan and/or biopsy. Often, doctors speak a language that may be unlcear to the average person. As a patient, you should be sure to question your medical professional about your status. If you don't completely comprehend your doctor, have him break it down so can better get the picture. Weitz & Luxenberg is a proponent of the idea that all citizens who have participated in the American Armed orces should receive the benefits they deserve. This includes compensation for deadly diseases such as mesothelioma.
Did you know there is no time limit for filing an asbestos lawsuit? Weitz & Luxenberg can help you receive compensation regardless of when you were exposed. Simply fill out the form below to start the process.
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