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Asbestos / Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a very serious but rare form of cancer that is almost
always caused by exposure to asbestos. The most common forms of Mesothelioma
affect the lining of the lung (the pleura) or the lining of the abdominal
cavity (the peritoneum). Approximately 3,000 people are diagnosed
with Mesothelioma in the United States each year.
Even a brief or minimal exposure to asbestos can cause Mesothelioma.
For example, in several cases we have represented the wives and children
of workers who unknowingly brought asbestos dust into their homes
on their work clothes. Mesothelioma is also a "dose response"
disease. This means that the more a person is exposed to asbestos,
the greater the risk he has for developing the disease.
Mesothelioma has a long latency period. This means that victims of
Mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos many years before the cancer
developed. The average latency period for Mesothelioma is approximately
30 years, but can be shorter than 15 years or longer than 40 years.
Victims of Mesothelioma may also have another asbestos-related disease
such as asbestosis or pleural disease. These non-cancerous conditions,
although caused by asbestos, are medically separate and distinct diseases
from Mesothelioma. Therefore, a disease such as asbestosis does not
"develop" into Mesothelioma. Because asbestosis has a shorter
latency period than Mesothelioma, some Mesothelioma victims also develop
asbestosis many years before developing the cancer. Many medical experts
believe that less than 15% of asbestosis victims will ever develop
Mesothelioma. Also, a person can develop Mesothelioma but never have
asbestosis or any other asbestos-related disease.
If you have mesothelioma, you were likely exposed to asbestos. Many
asbestos manufacturers and distributors have known for years that
asbestos was hazardous. These companies were well aware of the health
implication of their products yet they made the business decision
not to warn the public and their customers of those hazards. You may
have a right of recovery against those manufacturers because these
companies are now being held responsible for compensating mesothelioma
sufferers and their families. This could help defray the costs of
treatment and provide compensation for you and your loved ones for
your pain and suffering.
We are currently focusing our efforts on aiding persons who have been
diagnosed with mesothelioma. We will review mesothelioma claims anywhere
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