Did you live near a plant that manufactured asbestos? Our lawyers can help defray medical costs with lawsuit compensation.

People who in their lifetime lived near a plant that manufactured asbestos are at increased risk of developing mesothelioma cancer, researchers recently found.

Asbestos was once used in the manufacture of insulation, fireproofing, tiles and other building materials.

Breathing in airborne asbestos fibers can contribute to lung cancer, as well as mesothelioma. Other cancers asbestos can cause include esophageal and colon.

People who worked with asbestos in trades such as construction and insulation manufacturing are at a very high risk of mesothelioma.

A recent Japanese study found high death rates from mesothelioma among people who'd lived near a now-closed asbestos cement pipe plant between 1957 and 1975.

Sadly, our lawyers are all too familiar with this type of tragedy from asbestos, where its manufacture caused untold harm to unknowing citizens. Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. represents tens of thousands of individuals suffering from asbestos-related diseases.

Our firm continues to set an unmatched standard of excellence for mass tort litigation, achieving more verdicts than most firms in America. We hope to have an opportunity to assist you with your legal matter.

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