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outstanding legal representation and legal services. The services
we offer our clients who have suffered from negative side effects
of asbestos exposure are no exception. When you become a client
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As a service to our web page visitors, our attorneys have prepared
an introduction to asbestos, its side effects, and most importantly,
the rights of those who have been exposed to asbestos or are
suffering from asbestosis, mesothelioma, or asbestos related
lung cancer. Please read more to find out if you qualify for
compensation and contact us soon, either via phone, or this webpage.
Asbestos Background Info
Many people don't even know they have been exposed to asbestos.
Others know they have had asbestos exposure but were never told
of the potential danger to their health and welfare.
During the twentieth century, some 30 million tons of asbestos
were used in industrial sites, homes, schools, shipyards and
commercial buildings in the United States. Asbestos exposure
is still a problem because a great deal of it has been used in
the United States and elsewhere.
Many asbestos-containing products remain in buildings, ships,
industrial facilities and other environments where the fibers
can become airborne. It is even possible that a family member
could have been exposed, because microscopic asbestos fibers
on their clothing can come off at home.
Asbestosis
Asbestosis is the benign, non-cancerous, asbestos caused disease.
If you have been diagnosed with asbestosis, you have been exposed
to asbestos. If you have been exposed to asbestos you have the
potential of developing mesothelioma.
Asbestosis is mechanical damage to the lung caused by inhaling
asbestos. The asbestos fibers tend to irritate the lung tissue
causing inflammation. The condition may not surface for years
after the inhalation of asbestos, and many times asbestosis takes
more than twenty years to manifest itself.Occupational exposure
of asbestos-related disease includes, but is not limited to;
mining, milling, insulation, textile manufacturing, construction,
ship building, gaskets, brake linings, and more recently the
removal of asbestos.
The inflammation and scarring caused by the lodged asbestos
fibers eventually cause breathing difficulties (from shortness
of breath to respiratory failure) and may lead to mesothelioma
and lung cancer. Other complications include tuberculosis, inflammation
of the tissue lining the lungs (pleurisy), and heart failure.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a cancerous tumor that is caused by asbestos
exposure. Inhaling any of the many forms of asbestos fibers causes
mesothelioma cancers.
There are currently about 3000 new cases of mesothelioma diagnosed
per year, mostly in men over the age of 40. It is estimated that
there will be about 250,000 cases of mesothelioma before 2020.
mesothelioma has a latency period of 20 to 50 years after the
first exposure to asbestos. That means that if you worked around
asbestos 50 years ago, you could be developing mesothelioma now.
The respiratory effects of asbestos exposure are irreversible.
Asbestos is a major health hazard, and its detrimental health
effects have been known for years. Cigarette smoking does not
contribute to this type of cancer.
With today's workplace safety regulations, the risk of exposure
is substantially lower. However, mesothelioma and other asbestos
diseases continue to crop up everyday as a result of past exposure
that occurred many years ago. Doctors treat mesothelioma with
surgery (removal of the cancerous tissue), chemotherapy, or radiation.
The treatment chosen for any individual will depend on the stage
of the disease, other medical problems, age and physical condition
of the patient, and any prior treatment.
It is always in the patient's best interest to contact a specialist
who is familiar with mesothelioma, and is well versed on current
treatments and techniques.
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer is the most common type of cancer. It has been found
in those who have sustained prolonged exposure to asbestos. The
time between exposure to asbestos and the occurrence of lung
cancer is often 20 to 30 years or more.
Smoking and asbestos have both been found to be causes of lung
cancer. It has been determined that smokers who are also exposed
to asbestos are substantially more likely to develop lung cancer
than those who are only exposed to one or the other. Evidence
shows that people who smoke and were occupationally exposed to
asbestos increase their risk of developing lung cancer by ninety
times the normal rate of people who smoke but were never exposed
to asbestos. It is important to note that those who smoke are
not prohibited from seeking compensation from those companies
responsible for asbestos-related disease. To learn more about
your rights, please contact us today. We offer free and confidential
consultation and there are no attorney fees unless we successfully
resolve your case.
Your Rights
Many asbestos manufacturers and distributors knew for decades
that asbestos was hazardous, yet made a business decision not
to warn people of those hazards. As a result, you may have a
right of recovery against those manufacturers, which can help
defray the costs of treatment and provide compensation for your
pain and suffering.
Your compensation will be determined by factors such as lost
income, the laws in your state, and the parties responsible.
Compensation for mesothelioma can vary from several thousand
to several million dollars. Getting the highest possible compensation
for your damages requires tough and experienced attorneys. If
you suffer from asbestosis or mesothelioma, we can help. Our
experienced attorneys and associated medical experts are ready
to work for you to help you win a fair, efficient, and just award
for your claim.
We hope that this brief discussion has given you some insight
into some of the complexities involved in asbestosis or mesothelioma
cases. Most importantly, if you believe that you or a loved one
has become ill because of asbestos, you need a law firm that
is experienced in handling these cases. If our firm is not qualified
to handle your particular case we will be happy to use our experience
and know-how to help you find a lawyer that can provide you with
the legal representation and dedication you deserve. Remember,
we never charge you any fees or expenses, unless your case is
successful
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