ASBESTOS CANCER MESOTHELIOMA

Patients diagnosed with mesothelioma have legal options

If you were diagnosed with the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma, we can help you file a claim for compensation. Obtain a free legal review when you complete the form on this page.

The asbestos cancer known the world over as mesothelioma is a rare disease in which cells of the mesothelium become abnormal and divide without control or order. They can invade and damage nearby tissues and organs. Cancer cells can also metastasize (spread) from their original site to other parts of the body. Most cases of mesothelioma begin in the pleura or peritoneum.

Although reported incidence rates have increased in the past 20 years, mesothelioma is still a relatively rare cancer. About 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the United States each year. Mesothelioma occurs more often in men than in women.

What causes mesothelioma?

Working with asbestos is the primary cause of mesothelioma. A history of asbestos exposure at work is reported in about 75 percent of all cases.

Asbestos is the name of a group of minerals that occur naturally as masses of strong, flexible fibers that can be separated into thin threads and woven. Asbestos has been widely used in many industrial products, including cement, brake linings, roof shingles, flooring products, textiles, and insulation.

If tiny asbestos particles float in the air, especially during the manufacturing process, they may be inhaled or swallowed, and can cause serious health problems. In addition to mesothelioma, exposure to asbestos increases the risk of lung cancer, asbestosis, and other cancers, such as those of the larynx and kidney.

Smoking does not appear to increase the risk of mesothelioma. However, the combination of smoking and asbestos exposure significantly increases a person's risk of developing cancer of the air passageways in the lung.

Courts recognize legal liability of employers

The dangers of asbestos exposure were known decades before efforts were made to protect people who worked with it.

Thousands of American workers were exposed to asbestos and were often unaware of the hazards of exposure.

Corporations that manufactured asbestos-containing products or used these products on a daily basis are liable for their negligence in failing to protect their workers.

If you or a loved one has developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease as a result of asbestos exposure, you may wish to speak with an attorney to seek compensation to help cover medical expenses, lost income and pain and suffering.

For more information about legal options please complete the form on this page for a free legal review.

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