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Combat troops in Iraq risk mesothelioma . . .

January 27, 2009 -- Since 2003, United States combat troops have been stationed in Iraq where they face many dangers while performing military operations. But few are aware of the potential danger of being exposed to asbestos, or the possibility of contracting a deadly asbestos-related illness, such as mesothelioma.

Documents from 2003 reveal that more than $194,000 worth of asbestos was imported into Iraq. This presents a significant hazard for all soldiers stationed there as intense winds, desert sands and troop movements can carry asbestos dust for long distances. Also, asbestos materials embedded in confined areas, like military barracks, tanks and ships, create risky environments, as was demonstrated in every war since the 1940s.

Troops risk mesothelioma in Iraq

Veterans with asbestos-related disease unfortunately find themselves in a tough situation because they experience difficulty in obtaining assistance and benefits for their illness. Currently, the U.S. military does not readily recognize mesothelioma as a service-related medical ailment. U.S. courts, on the other hand, do.

Because of an intense latency period associated with mesothelioma, many soldiers will not experience related symptoms until years after exposure, when the disease has already progressed to its later stages. Other asbestos diseases can manifest themselves much sooner. That is the time to consult the most successful mesothelioma law firm in the nation – Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. - to help you offset medical expenses and lost wages, and obtain damages.

Time to seek justice!

Military veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma and surviving family members have strong cases in court. Weitz & Luxenberg has protected the legal rights of vets for 25 years – longer than most law firms in the nation. And in that time the firm's mesothelioma lawyers have won several billion dollars in verdicts and settlements for clients.

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, and seek FREE legal guidance and answers to your concerns, please notify us through the communication form below. We will pursue your claim with vigilance to help you pay for medical bills, future and past lost wages, and damages. There is no cost to you until we win a settlement or a verdict.