In many of our cases, our clients pass away from deadly mesothelioma before we can get them the financial compensation they deserve. That’s because the cancer is so aggressive and so fast. This case was different. In this case, W&L attorneys were able to get a multimillion-dollar settlement from a pipe manufacturer for our client…

Claims can be filed by patients or by representatives of someone who has died from one of those diseases. Our lawyers offer free legal advice and can handle your claim from start to finish. Why People File Mesothelioma Claims Pain — it’s what makes cancer the most feared disease by Americans. The physical pain associated…

In this FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page, we will examine questions relating to settlements. Obtaining satisfactory mesothelioma settlements requires the skilled help of a highly experienced mesothelioma lawyer. What Is a Mesothelioma Settlement? A mesothelioma settlement is an amount of money paid to a mesothelioma patient who has filed a personal injury lawsuit or to…

What Is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure. It causes malignant (cancerous) cells to form abnormally in the mesothelium and divide without control or order. They can invade and damage nearby tissues and organs. Mesothelioma cancer cells can also metastasize (spread) from their original site to other parts of the body….

What Is Pleural Mesothelioma? Pleural mesothelioma is a rare cancer caused by breathing in microscopic asbestos fibers, usually in the workplace. Doctors diagnose about 3,000 new cases of pleural mesothelioma each year in the U.S. Few cases of mesothelioma were diagnosed prior to the start of widespread asbestos use more than a century ago. Asbestos…

Where Mesothelioma Starts A layer of specialized cells coats the inside of your chest, abdomen, and the space around your heart, as well as the outer surface of most of your internal organs. These cells form a lining known as the mesothelium. The mesothelium helps protect your organs by creating a special lubricating fluid that…

Mesothelioma Litigation: Holding the Asbestos Industry Accountable “My answer to the problem is: if you have enjoyed a good life while working with asbestos products, why not die from it.” That’s what one asbestos industry executive wrote to another in 1966, records show. My answer to the problem is: if you have enjoyed a good…

Why People File Mesothelioma Lawsuits Mesothelioma is a life-altering diagnosis. Victims of this asbestos cancer are forced to endure life- changing pain and suffering. Most suffer intense physical pain and loss of the most taken-for-granted of life’s pleasures, including the ability to breathe. Most suffer enormous mental and emotional anguish as they deal with mesothelioma’s…

Asbestos-Related Death Rankings New York is the country’s fourth-most populated state. It’s also the fourth highest-ranking state in the U.S. for asbestos-related deaths. An estimated 15,200 people died from asbestos-related diseases in New York between 1999 and 2017. Of those deaths, 2,830 — or roughly 18.6% — were attributed to the deadliest form of asbestos-related…

Mesothelioma Treatment Options Mesothelioma is a diffuse tumor and typically does not develop as just one discrete cancerous growth. Instead, it often spreads along nearby surfaces, nerves, and blood vessels, making it hard to treat. Mesothelioma treatments to date have not led to a cure but are done to reduce symptoms and help extend life….