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Malignant Mesothelioma is rare cancer that affects the abdomen, lining of lungs, heart and major organs of the body. Mesothelioma cancer is caused by exposure to asbestos through the ingestion or inhalation of toxic microscopic asbestos fibers.
Once Inhaled or ingested asbestos fibers get lodged in body tissue causing inflammation which leads to the development of Mesothelioma cancer. These microscopic asbestos fibers can lay dormant in your body for 10-50 years.
Asbestos manufacturing companies knew of the deadly effects of asbestos exposure as far back as 1924 when the first Mesothelioma case was recorded in medical journals.
Boat manufacturers also knew as far back as the early 1960s that second-hand asbestos exposure to the families of workers could also cause Mesothelioma and lung cancer.
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Mesothelioma Symptoms Can Include:
The average life expectancy for a malignant Mesothelioma patient is 6-18 months from date of diagnosis (American Thoracic Society and the British Thoracic Society).
Ship and Boat Workers Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Typically, Mesothelioma is diagnosed after a person goes to their doctor about symptoms they are having. Diagnosing Mesothelioma at an early stage is vital to have the best outcome possible with treatment.
Since Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer, it is crucial for patients to be examined by a doctor who specializes in Mesothelioma cancer.
Occasionally, Mesothelioma can be misdiagnosed as bronchitis, pneumonia, and COPD in its early stages (1-2). If you have a history of asbestos exposure, you should see a doctor once a year to get tested.
Mesothelioma Diagnostic Methods
Blood Tests (Tumor Markers)
Chest X-Ray
CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
Echocardiogram
Endoscopic Biopsies
Imaging Tests
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Laparoscopy
Mediastinoscopy
Medical History and Physical Exam
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Needle Biopsies
Open Surgical Biopsy
PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography)
Pleuroscopy
Pulmonary Function Tests
Removing Fluid for testing
Test of Tissue Samples
Tests of Fluid Samples
Thoracoscopy
Types of Mesothelioma
Pleural Mesothelioma [Lungs]
Peritoneal Mesothelioma [Abdomen
Pericardial Mesothelioma [Heart]
Abdominal Mesothelioma
Biphasic Mesothelioma
Epithelial malignant Mesothelioma
Chrysotile Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Malignant Mesothelioma
Cystic Mesothelioma
Testicular Mesothelioma
There are about 3500 Mesothelioma cancer cases diagnosed in the U. S. each year.
Boat workers have a 7 times greater chance of developing an asbestos-related disease in their lifetime than the general population. Aircraft workers were exposed to hundreds of asbestos-containing products on a daily basis with the highest exposure years being before 1980.
Usually, Mesothelioma life expectancy is measured in months. The median life expectancy for Mesothelioma Cancer patients is 12 to 21 months; however, there are documented patients with longer survival times. Some patients that have lived 10-15 years after being diagnosed with Mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma life expectancy also varies with cell type, tumor location, years of asbestos exposure, and treatments.
Mesothelioma Life Expectancy Based on Stages 1-4
Stage 1 — 21 months
Stage 2 — 19 months
Stage 3 — 16 months
Stage 4 — 12 months
Workers diagnosed with Mesothelioma have legal rights and may be eligible to recover compensation from negligent asbestos companies and asbestos trust funds.
Get a free consultation from an experienced Mesothelioma lawyer to know if you have a valid legal claim today.
If you are diagnosed with Mesothelioma, you may be entitled to compensation if you can show that you have developed Mesothelioma from asbestos exposure.
Our Mesothelioma lawyers will come to you and gather all the information needed to file your Mesothelioma lawsuit. Many of our clients never have to leave the comfort of their home to receive compensation for asbestos exposure.
Our Mesothelioma lawyers will hold negligent parties responsible for personal injuries, including wrongful death.
There is about 65 active Asbestos Trust Funds totaling more than 30 billion.
Since the mid-1980s more than 100 Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Funds have been established in the U.S.
At least a dozen trust funds have equities exceeding $1 billion.
Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Funds have set a criteria of values they pay to qualified claimants.
Asbestos Trust Funds have paid out $18 billion for more than 3 million claims!
More than 15,000 Americans Will Be Diagnosed With an Asbestos Disease Each Year.
If you have been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, we can help you now.
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Step 1: Filing of Case – This will determine which asbestos companies are liable to file your claim against. Claimants will need to provide evidence of their workplace asbestos exposure.
Step 2: Review of Case – Trustees will review your claim, medical history, and asbestos exposure, allowing them to determine if you claim meets their criteria for financial compensation.
Step 3: Liquidation – Trustees will determine how much financial compensation to payout. A Mesothelioma lawyer can negotiate an individual claim for a larger settlement than the fixed amount set up by asbestos trust funds.
Step 4: Compensation Payment – An agreement is reached with an asbestos company or asbestos trust fund, and the settlement amount is paid to the victim.
Mesothelioma Statute of Limitations
Statutes of Limitations is the period of time a Mesothelioma victim has to file a lawsuit.
The Statute of Limitations for Mesothelioma and asbestos exposure varies from state to state.
The Statute of Limitations for Mesothelioma begins when a person is either diagnosed or dies, not the date of their exposure.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation case review. We can provide you with a 100% free case evaluation where we can examine the details of your case and determine which legal strategies can best protect your future.
An experienced Mesothelioma attorney can help you file a claim before your Statutes of Limitations expires.
70-80% of people who develop Mesothelioma have worked on job sites!
There is more than 30 billion in asbestos trust funds. Find out if you qualify today.
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