Utah Mesothelioma Attorneys
History
Asbestos is a substance that was used in numerous commercial and consumer applications. One of its major benefits was fire retardation. By the 1930s and '40s, medical evidence had clearly linked asbestos exposure to lung disease and deadly asbestos cancers. Although asbestos companies were warned of these dangers, many chose not to use alternative substances in order to keep their profits high. Mesothelioma litigation exists because of these unethical actions and asbestos manufacturers are held liable for the undue suffering of those coping with asbestos-related disease.
Injuries
Asbestos causes damage to the lungs. Years after exposure to asbestos, many people develope a form of cancer called mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is rarely seen in people who have not been exposed to asbestos. About 2,000 to 3,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Because asbestos has been pulled from the market, we expect the number of new cases to peak in 2010. There are several types of mesothelioma. The types and common symptoms of each type are:
- Pleural Mesothelioma -- shortness of breath, chest pain, persisten cough, fatigue, lumps under the skin
- Peritoneal Mesothelioma -- weight loss, abdominal pain, abdominal swelling, bowel obstruction, nausea
- Pericardial Mesothelioma -- Heart palpitations, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, difficulty breathing, night sweats
- Testicular Mesothelioma -- Painful or painless testicular lumps
Mesothelioma is usually fatal within one year of diagnosis.
Treatment
Some treatment options for mesothelioma are surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. While still considered experimental, some patients also receive immunotherapy and gene therapy treatments.
Your Legal Rights
Financial compensation may be available for people who were exposed to asbestos. Some of the compensation you may be entitled to is:
- Lost Wages
- Medical Bills
- Group Support for you and your loved ones
- Funeral Expenses
- Travel expenses related to medical treatment
- Other expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment
- Loss of companionship
Free Initial Consultation
Our experienced injury lawyers are currently reviewing cases for people located in Utah who were exposed to asbestos and developed mesothelioma. If we accept your case we will handle it on a contingency fee basis. In other words, no fee unless we collect. We also understand that you may be too tired or too ill to assist in your case. We will handle everything for you. If you, or a loved one, believe that you may have been injured by exposure to asbestos or you have developed mesothelioma, please call or click for a free initial consultation. Home and hospital appointments are available.
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