A Word from the Product Defect Attorneys of our Law Office on Mesothelioma & Asbestosis Due to Asbestos Inhalation
If you have recently received a diagnosis of mesothelioma or asbestosis from your doctor, you are likely to have several questions about your condition related to the causes of mesothelioma and asbestosis. Should you attempt to procure economic reimbursement through an insurance policy or seek the counsel of a trained attorney? What causes these conditions to occur?
The experienced attorneys of our Law Office are here to give details on what mesothelioma & asbestosis are, what your legal rights entail, and how we can help you seek fair restitution.
What are Mesothelioma & Asbestosis?
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that can develop from asbestosis. It takes its name from the mesothelium, which is a membrane that lines vital organs. It is this membrane that mesothelioma assaults when it is malignant. The following are three different types of mesothelioma:
Pleural mesothelioma – the most common form of this cancer, accounting for 70% of mesothelioma diagnoses. Pleural mesothelioma targets the pleura or lung tissue lining.
Peritoneal mesothelioma – targets the peritoneum or abdomen tissue lining
Pericardial mesothelioma – targets the pericardium or heart tissue lining
Asbestosis is a condition that targets lung tissue, causing it to become inflamed. It occurs as a result of inhaling asbestos fibers over time. It usually shows up after many years. The condition of asbestosis can also lead to mesothelioma.
How do Mesothelioma & Asbestosis Develop?
Inhalation of asbestos fibers over a long period of time is usually how mesothelioma & asbestosis are contracted. What is asbestos, anyway? Asbestos most often refers to one of six natural silicate minerals that have a long history of use as insulation due to their heat resistance and sound absorption. The use of industrial asbestos today has been strictly regulated or even prohibited in numerous countries because of the perils associated with the effects of its inhalation in humans over sustained periods of time. These perils include an increased risk of contracting mesothelioma & asbestosis.
There has been much debate over the hazards to human health posed by exposure to asbestos and subsequent inhalation of asbestos fibers. More recently, scientific research has pointed towards a causal link between asbestos inhalation and mesothelioma & asbestosis. Since asbestos has been used for so long, why did it take so much time to establish the connection? The primary reason is that it usually takes a lot of time, several years, or even decades, for the symptoms of these diseases to show up in people following exposure. Unfortunately, despite the growing concerns over the health hazards inherent in asbestos, numerous companies continued to make use of it in their industrial products. This use carries with it the potential to cause thousands of cases of mesothelioma & asbestosis. With approximately 10,000 deaths occurring annually from inhalation of asbestos fibers, asbestos lawsuits constitute the principal mass tort in the United States to date.
Let the Mesothelioma & Asbestosis Lawyers of Our Law Office Assist You
There are many intricacies inherent in a case involving long-term asbestos exposure or inhalation of asbestos fibers after a number of years. Regulations must be researched and asbestos companies must be investigated. The job is frequently too difficult a task for the inexperienced lawyer. Fortunately, the case law for asbestos lawsuits has been well-established. Nearly a million lawsuits have been filed.
Having an experienced mesothelioma & asbestosis attorney on your side is invaluable in attaining the financial reimbursement that you deserve. Our Law Office has 20 years of experience in dealing with these types of cases. During this time, the amount of mesothelioma cases we have won is numbered in the hundreds. The companies primarily responsible in these cases are well aware of us, and will frequently settle out of court to avoid the legal battle that will otherwise ensue. For this reason, we are regularly able to secure economic compensation for our clients without the hassles intrinsic to dealing with a court case.
If you or a family member is currently suffering from mesothelioma due to the long-term inhalation of asbestos, call our Law Office to begin your free consultation. Let the mesothelioma & asbestosis lawyers of our Law Office help you secure the appropriate financial restitution that you are entitled to.
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