MESOTHELIOMA CLAIMS FROM ASBESTOS EXPOSURE ARE STILL VIABLE

Asbestos products, which have been used primarily for insulation purposes, have long been known to be dangerous. Nonetheless, exposure to asbestos still presents a danger to anyone performing maintenance, repair or demolition work in any structure containing asbestos. Unfortunately, it has been well documented that the Asbestos industry was well aware of the fact that exposure to asbestos could cause cancer. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer specifically caused by exposure to asbestos. It is difficult to diagnose and hard to treat. It occurs typically in the lining of the lungs or heart. Unfortunately, this form of cancer has a very poor prognosis if diagnosed late.
Mesothelioma can cause a variety of symptoms and like other forms of cancer, can be difficult to diagnose because its early symptoms are so non-specific. Many people with this type of cancer have had long term symptoms of a general nature (shortness of breath, fever, sweating, coughs, etc.) but are only diagnosed a few months before the cancer is detected often by which time it has rapidly advanced and the prognosis for survival is poor.
Unfortunately, workers who were exposed to asbestos early in their lives are just now beginning to discover that they have this malignant form of cancer. Obviously, any client with this condition should see their doctor immediately because this cancer can be deadly. From a legal standpoint; however, because Mesothelioma is a cancer that is specifically caused by exposure to asbestos, legal remedies still exist for those individuals unfortunate enough to have previously been exposed to this dangerous and cancer causing product. While this cancer may take years to develop, once it does develop, it can now be specifically identified through modern medical techniques. New treatments are available but to be effective a timely diagnosis is critical.
If you or any member of your family know that they have been diagnosed with this terrible form of cancer, not only should a doctor be consulted immediately, legal advice should be sought as well because it is a virtual certainty that this cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos products. Because the manufacturers of asbestos have long known that asbestos was carcinogenic, legal remedies are still available to claimants.