Living with Mesothelioma? Get Answers and Legal Help
If you or a loved one has received a malignant Mesothelioma diagnosis, you likely have numerous questions about coping with the disease and seeking compensation. According to the American Cancer Society, individuals diagnosed with Mesothelioma typically face a survival time ranging from 4 to 18 months.
Our Mesothelioma Lawyers are here to provide you with a free, no-obligation consultation to address your concerns and explore your legal options against asbestos manufacturers and companies responsible for your asbestos exposure. During this consultation, our experienced attorneys will assess your case and determine the viability of pursuing a successful Mesothelioma lawsuit on your behalf.
Mesothelioma Claims for Men
- A Mesothelioma claim for men is a lawsuit filed to get financial compensation from negligent asbestos companies for injuries as a result of toxic asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma cases in men are increasing, according to studies that have linked asbestos exposure to Mesothelioma cancer.
- Asbestos fibers when ingested or inhaled, bypass the natural defenses of the body’s respiratory system, and asbestos particles make their way into the lungs and other parts of the body including the abdomen, heart, colon, esophagus, larynx, kidneys chest cavity and pancreas.
- Asbestos has been declared a “known human carcinogen,” with direct links Mesothelioma and many asbestos-related diseases.
- 3 out of 4 Mesothelioma cases are men over the age of 65, according to the American Cancer Society.
- 1 in 3 American Veterans are diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer in their lifetime.
- The average male has a 1 in 12 chance of getting asbestos lung cancer during his lifetime.
- Males over the age of 50 have a 1 in 125 chance of being diagnosed with the asbestos-related illness in their lifetime.
- Mesothelioma primarily occurs in patients between the ages of 55-75.
- Men over the age of 55 are the highest group of people who develop Mesothelioma.
- Men are four times more likely than women to develop Mesothelioma in their lifetime.
- When a person dies from Mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer, the surviving spouse has the right to file a Mesothelioma wrongful claim lawsuit.
- In most states, the surviving spouse and dependents have up to 10 years from the date of death to file a lawsuit, based upon a particular statute.
- Mesothelioma is more common in Whites and Hispanics males than in African Americans or Asian Americans.
Types of Mesothelioma Claims:
Mesothelioma Personal Injury Claim - Filed by patients diagnosed with Mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma Wrongful Death Claim - Filed by spouses of victims who died from Mesothelioma.
Many spouses are diagnosed with Mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases as a result of second-hand asbestos exposure brought home by their husbands, wives, parents, grandfathers, uncles, cousins, friends, and family.
Over 27 million people in the U. S. are at risk of developing malignant Mesothelioma from asbestos exposure. Asbestos manufacturers knew of the long term dangers of asbestos exposure but chose to ignore or downplay the role asbestos played in many reported illnesses.
Mesothelioma Claims for Women
- A Mesothelioma claim for women is a lawsuit filed to get financial compensation from negligent asbestos companies for injuries as a result of toxic asbestos exposure.
- Mesothelioma and asbestos-related cases of women are on the rise studies show that women are more at risk through second-hand exposure.
- The average woman has a 1 in 16 chance of developing Mesothelioma or an asbestos-related disease in their lifetime.
- Men are four times more likely than women to be diagnosed with Mesothelioma.
- Women with a history of asbestos exposure are seven times more likely to die of Asbestos Lung Cancer than women in the general population.
- 8-10% of all Mesothelioma diagnosed cases are in women with an average age of 60.
- Asbestos-related symptoms in women can occur 10-40 years after their initial asbestos exposure.
- Ovarian cancer in women is directly linked to asbestos exposure.
- Mesothelioma cases in women are on the rise in studies linked to second-hand asbestos exposure from husband’s workplace exposure.
- Many women diagnosed with Mesothelioma as a result of secondary exposure to asbestos from Husbands, fathers, family, and friends who brought home asbestos dust from their jobs.
Mesothelioma Claims for Children
A Mesothelioma claim for children of asbestos victims is a lawsuit filed on behalf of a child to get financial compensation from negligent asbestos companies for injuries as a result of toxic asbestos exposure.
Mesothelioma cases in children are increasing, according to studies linked to second-hand asbestos exposure to Mesothelioma cancer.
Many children are diagnosed with Mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases as a result of second-hand asbestos exposure brought home from work by their parents, grandfathers, uncles, cousins, friends, and family.
Children and Second Hand Asbestos Exposure Sources
- Asbestos contaminated water
- Asbestos contaminated products
- Asbestos contaminated soil
- Asbestos on parents work clothes
- Environmental asbestos exposure
- Using commercial dryers made with asbestos
- Using hairdryers made with asbestos
- Washing and laundering work clothes
Mesothelioma Claims for Spouses
Mesothelioma cases in spouses are increasing, according to studies linking second-hand asbestos exposure to Mesothelioma cancer. Spouses were in contact with asbestos from laundering clothes.
Workers Compensation Mesothelioma Claim
If you have a Mesothelioma diagnosis from workplace asbestos exposure, you have the legal right to file a Mesothelioma workers' compensation claim. Workers' compensation will not fully compensate you for Mesothelioma cancer.
You have the right to pursue a third party asbestos claim against negligible asbestos companies, asbestos manufacturers, asbestos distributors and makers of more than 3,000 asbestos-containing products.
Mesothelioma Claims Mesothelioma Lawsuit
Asbestos-related diseases may not develop until 10-40 years after initial workplace asbestos exposure.