Mesothelioma - Mesothelioma Lung Cancer
Did You Know?
The name Asbestos was given to this mineral by the Ancient Greeks. The word “Asbestos” literally means inextinguishable.
Mesothelioma Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in asbestos-related injuries and illnesses.
Mesothelioma lung cancer is a group of diseases related to asbestos exposure. The two most common diseases related to asbestos lung cancer are asbestosis and mesothelioma, with pleural mesothelioma being the most common form of mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Types:
Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Symptoms
The early signs of mesothelioma lung cancer are often similar to pneumonia with symptoms including chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath and a build up of fluid (shown by a chest x-ray). The most commonly affected lung is the right, approximately 60% of the time, whilst symptoms in both lungs are rare at 5% of the time. Mesothelioma symptoms are not limited to the above and can also include weight loss, fever nauseu and abdomen swelling (for those affected by peritoneal Mesothelioma).
One thing to consider is that early symptoms of mesothelioma can be mis-diagnosed. Part of this reason is that many of the symptoms are similar to pneumonia, including shortness of breath, persistent cough and chest pain.
Mesothelioma develops at a slow rate, making it difficult for people to know when they have it. The first symptoms of mesothelioma are often shortness of breath, chest pain, fever, cough, nausea, pain in abdomen, or anemia. All of these symptoms are also caused by less serious illnesses, which makes it difficult to recognize the disease in its early stages. If you have worked with or been exposed to asbestos you should get screened, even if you do not feel sick.
Mesothelioma Lung Cancer is more treatable when diagnosed early.
Mesothelioma symptoms include shortness of breath due to pleural effusion (fluid between the lung and the chest wall) or chest wall pain, and general symptoms such as weight loss.
- abdominal pain
- bowel function problems
- chest wall pain
- weight loss
- pleural effusion, or fluid surrounding the lung
- shortness of breath
- fatigue or anemia
- wheezing, hoarseness, or cough
- blood in the sputum (fluid) coughed up (hemoptysis)
Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Symptoms in Severe Cases:
- blood clots in the veins, which may cause thrombophlebitis
- disseminated intravascular coagulation, a disorder causing severe bleeding in many body organs
- jaundice, or yellowing of the eyes and skin
- low blood sugar level
- pleural effusion
- pulmonary emboli, or blood clots in the arteries of the lungs
Mesothelioma Lung Cancer - What are my legal rights?
If you or someone you know has an asbestos-related disease, you owe it to yourself to make sure that your rights are protected. Your rights vary depending on many factors such as your residence, where you were exposed to asbestos, and the location of the responsible asbestos companies. Each state has its own laws and governs the law differently. Each state also has its own deadlines for allowing victims of asbestos disease to file lawsuits, called statutes of limitation and statutes of repose.
The effects of asbestos 20, 30 and even 40 or more years later have been devastating. Workers exposed to asbestos could potentially contract Mesothelioma, a terminal cancer or another condition called asbestosis.
Under the law, if you have an asbestos-related disease, you are entitled to fair compensation from the companies that are responsible for the asbestos products that caused your disease.
Eligibility
If you are a victim of Mesothelioma or Asbestosis, your eligibility will depend on several factors:
a) Statute of Limitations
b) Identify Your Exposure
c) Responsible Parties
Wrongful Death Suit
The law also says that if you are a close family member of a person who died of an asbestos-related disease, you may also have the right to seek compensation for your loss. This right is called a "wrongful death" suit. The laws of different states vary as to which family members have the legal right to recover for the wrongful death of a family member. We can help decide which state is best for your case, depending upon your individual situation.
Statute of Limitations
While you have the right to sue if you have, or a family member has, an asbestos-related disease, there is a time frame during which you must file your case. This statute of limitations varies from state to state, but if you wait too long, you will be barred from taking legal action. If you are interested in filing a case, it is important that you seek legal advice as soon as possible.
You May Be Entitled To Monetary Compensation.
If you are in need of legal advice or services, or simply wish to speak to an attorney who has successfully handled mesothelioma & asbestos cases in your state, you may use Mesothelioma Lawyer Contact Form for a quick response or give us a call Toll Free: 800.291.0963. There is NO COST or obligation for this service.We will contact you within 1-12 hours.
New Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Cases
- It has been well documented for many years that asbestos exposure can result in the development of deadly cancers, particularly Mesothelioma.
- Mesothelioma has a latency period of 20 to 50 years after the first exposure to asbestos. It is estimated that there will be about 250,000 cases of Mesothelioma before 2020.
- There are currently about 3000 new cases of Mesothelioma diagnosed per year, mostly in men over the age of 40.
- About 4,000 People die each year from Mesothelioma. During the 20th century, some 30 million tons of asbestos were used in industrial sites, homes, schools, shipyards and commercial buildings in the U. S.
- More than 700,000 people have filed claims against more than 6,000 Asbestos companies.
- These same companies knew of the dangers for many years before ever warning the public of those risks. It is thought that around eight million people in the United States have been exposed to asbestos over the past half a century, and many more cases - are expected to be reported in the next 25 years.
Connecting you with Mesothelioma Lawyers Nationwide!
This site is dedicated to providing important information on asbestos & mesothelioma cancers. We help mesothelioma patients and families make educated decisions about how to proceed with filing asbestos and mesothelioma claims. Those dealing with asbestos cancers face a number of challenges, including the tremendous costs of treatment. If you were unknowingly exposed to harmful levels of asbestos, you have legal rights and there is compensation help available for you.
Mesothelioma Lawyer - Loss of A Loved One
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an mesothelioma or asbestos cancer, or a family member has died as a result, you may be entitled to recover compensation from the companies that made these asbestos products.
Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Lawyer – Filing a Lawsuit
It is not uncommon for there to be 10-20 parties that are named in an asbestos lawsuit that are located across the United States. For example, a worker in California may have been exposed to asbestos from asbestos products shipped from Libby, Montana or from an iron ore plant in St. Paul Minnesota. This is why it is very important to obtain an experienced mesothelioma lawyer that knows all of the companies in each state who have responsibility for your asbestos exposure.
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