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more_legal_areas mesotheliomaA mesothelioma case develops when a person who has been exposed to asbestos, and has developed mesothelioma cancer as a result, seeks legal recourse to recover damages for medical costs and pain and suffering. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is caused by the inhalation or ingestion of asbestos fibers that enter the air. If you have been exposed to asbestos, you may wish to seek medical attention and legal advice to discover if you have a mesothelioma case.
Mesothelioma develops when malignant (cancerous) cells develop in the body''s mesothelium. The mesothelium is a dual layered tissue found throughout the body that surrounds and protects organs and allows smooth movement between organs. Mesothelium in the lungs is called the pleura. Mesothelium in the abdomen is called the peritoneum. A mesothelioma case of cancer often begins in either the lungs (when asbestos is inhaled) or the abdomen (when it is ingested), though it can spread to other organs, including both male and female reproductive organs.
Mesothelioma is difficult to identify and treat because it can have a very long latency period and may not present obvious symptoms. Mesothelioma is a serious and life threatening cnacer. A person who is exposed to asbestos for as little as one or two months can develop mesothelioma ten to fifty years later. Once diagnosed, mesothelioma is difficult to treat. Chemotherapy and radiation aren''t very effective, and surgery is often unlikely. People who are diagnosed often have a short time left to live. The average survival time in a mesothelioma case is one year.
People in any industry that have been exposed to asbestos run the risk of developing mesothelioma. Asbestos has been used in thousands of products since the 1800s and has been known to be dangerous for over sixty years. Though the effects of asbestos exposure are known, businesses may still opt to use asbestos. People in the building, construction, shipbuilding, railroad, and automotive industries should be tested for asbestos exposure and may be eligible to file a mesothelioma case. Merchant marine troops who currently serve overseas or have served any time since World War II may have also been exposed to dangerous levels of asbestos.
If you, or someone you love, have been the victim of asbestos exposure that led to mesothelioma, you may be eligible to file a mesothelioma case. In a mesothelioma case, the help of a qualified and experienced attorney is essential to recovering your losses. Two things must be proven in a mesothelioma case: asbestos exposure occurred and caused mesothelioma, and the source of the asbestos (who was responsible). Laws governing mesothelioma cases vary by state, but there is usually a statute of limitations detailing the amount of time you have to file a mesothelioma case claim. The dependants and beneficiaries of victims who have died as a result of mesothelioma may also be eligible to file a claim on behalf of the decedent.
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