Family Members at Risk for Mesothelioma from Secondary Exposure
In April 2007, a woman diagnosed with mesothelioma filed a lawsuit against over 75 corporations, alleging she developed the disease from secondary exposure to asbestos.
Her father installed tires, and his work clothes were routinely covered with asbestos dust.As an adult, her husband worked as both a salesman and laborer at various locations, where he also had daily exposure to asbestos.
Recent studies on the demographics of new patients diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma show that more women are being diagnosed.
Since the latency period for symptoms to develop can be more than 30-40 years, the rise in new patients in their 40s and 50s from secondary exposure shows that the children of those who worked with asbestos are at risk to develop mesothelioma or other lung diseases as a result of their childhood exposure to asbestos.
Whether you or a family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer, you depend on your medical team to provide the best care for your illness.
You also need a highly qualified and experienced team of mesothelioma lawyers. At Weitz &
Luxenberg, we can help you file a lawsuit to cover your medical bills, pain and
suffering and other expenses.
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