Cigarette Smokers are at greater risk for lung diseases and cancer from asbestos.

Asbestos-related lung diseases include lung cancer.

Lung cancer associated with asbestos exposure is the same kind as lung cancer caused by smoking or other factors.

A person can develop lung cancer without having other asbestos-associated diseases, or they might develop lung cancer in addition to another disease, such as asbestosis.

In either case, most people have no symptoms of lung cancer until the cancer is advanced. Then, symptoms can include:

coughing,

wheezing, and

difficulty breathing.

It is important to note that smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer in people exposed to asbestos.

It is very important for people who have been exposed to asbestos to stop smoking and avoid second-hand smoke.

Cigarette smoke can greatly increase your risk of developing lung cancer and can make other asbestos-related disease worse.

Many laborers have come forward to say their work environment led to a lung disease diagnosis of mesothelioma, asbestosis or lung cancer from asbestos.

If this has been your experience, we may be able to help.

For over two decades, Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. has handled some of the most legally complicated and groundbreaking asbestos litigation in the country. Men and women diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure or secondary exposure may be entitled to compensation from the companies responsible for their disease.

If you would like a free consultation or more information about your legal options, please complete the form on this page, and a representative of our law firm will contact you as soon as possible.