Because Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that can take up to 20 years to develop, lawyers need specific training and experience when seeking compensation for clients. Mesothelioma lawyers have a specific team of medical professionals who interpret health records and testing documentation to prove the specific correlation between a patient's side-effects and the Mesothelioma diagnosis.
As Mesothelioma attorneys continue to prove the correlation between clients' illnesses and asbestos contimination, legislators struggle to approve a bill that will provide enough compensation for all victims who worked at mining plants and all neighboring residents who were exposed to the toxic chemicals.
What is mesothelioma and how do you get it?
The National Cancer Institute states that: "Malignant mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer, is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the sac lining the chest (the pleura) or the abdomen (the peritoneum). Most people with malignant mesothelioma have worked on jobs …
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What should I do if I've been exposed to asbestos? What if I don't feel sick?
If you've been exposed to asbestos it is important to tell your doctor ! Even if you don’t feel sick, the fact is that people usually don’t show any signs or symptoms of asbestos-related disease for 10 to 20 years or more after exposure. A doctor can order a chest …
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Who can file an asbestos-related lawsuit?
Although the EPA has made regulations to promote protection from asbestos, and organizations such as the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have manufactured respirators for asbestos exposed industrialists to use, workers are still experiencing asbestos …
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Are victims of mesothelioma entitled to social security disability benefits?
Individuals with impairments caused by certain exposures to asbestos may qualify for disability claims under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. Sections 216(i) and 1614(a)(3) of the Social Security Act define “disability” as the inability to engage in any substantial …
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What exactly is asbestos?
Asbestos is the name of a group of minerals that occur naturally as masses of strong, flexible fibers that can be separated into thin threads and woven. It is a fibrous, silicate mineral known for its durability, heat-resistance, and chemical inertness. Asbestos has been widely used in many …
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Is asbestos hazardous to your health?
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and the EPA have determined that asbestos is in fact a human carcinogen, and that breathing high levels of asbestos can increase the risk of lung membrane cancer (mesothelioma), scar tissue in the lungs (asbestosis), and cancers of the stomach, …
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What happens when someone inhales asbestos fibers?
Asbestos fibers are harmful to humans if inhaled. When a person breathes in the small fibers, they remain in the lungs and cause scar tissue to form on the walls of the alveoli (the tiny air sacs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged). The amount of oxygen that is available to the body …
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Does asbestos exposure cause cancer?
There are several asbestos-related diseases that can result from inhaling asbestos fibers, including: •Asbestosis (pulmonary fibrosis); •Mesothelioma; •Lung cancer; and •Other cancers that may result include esophageal, stomach, colon, and pancreatic. Numerous studies attest …
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