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What is asbestos? Why are asbestos fibers harmful? More than 100 years ago, asbestos was seen as the ideal building material. Asbestos was fireproof, cheap, and easy to use. During the last century, it is estimated that more than 25 million tons of asbestos were used to construct factories, offices, schools, shipyards, and homes. It was used for fireproofing and insulation on industrial equipment and to insulate millions of miles of piping. Even the most common household items contained asbestos.

Shortly after the turn of the 20th century, the medical field began to recognize that a large number of people were dying from pulmonary and lung diseases in areas where asbestos mines and asbestos fabrication plants were located. By 1940, studies were showing a suggested link between asbestos exposure and cancer.

By 1955, scientists confirmed a distinctive correlation between ingestion of asbestos fibers and Mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer. It has now been well-documented that the asbestos industry was well aware of these problems, and acted overtly to prevent the public, and victims, from learning of the dangers of asbestos.

An estimated 1.3 million employees in construction and general industry face significant asbestos exposure on the job. Heaviest exposures occur in the construction industry, particularly during the removal of asbestos during renovation or demolition. Employees are also likely to be exposed during the manufacture of asbestos products (such as textiles, friction products, insulation, and other building materials) and during automotive brake and clutch repair work.

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Asbestos workers have increased chances of getting two principal types of cancer:

1. Cancer of the lung tissue

2. Mesothelioma, a cancer of the thin membrane that surrounds the lung and other internal organs Asbestos-related diseases do not develop immediately following exposure to asbestos, but appear only after a number of years.

MesotheliomaMesothelioma lung cancer is the result of flagrant, ongoing, and unregulated exposure to asbestos.

Mega million dollar corporations have known since the 1940s that unregulated asbestos exposure was deadly. Did that influence their decision to provide masks or protective gear for their workers? No. Their bottom line was too important and protective gear costs money. Since illness related to asbestos exposure lay dormant for decades, these greedy corporations thought they could get away with murder – and that’s just what happened to thousands of hard workers through the decades.

But now people just like you are fighting back. Modern medicine, scientific research, savvy media reporters, better governmental protocol controls, and dedicated lawyers are making it possible for people like you – victims of asbestos exposure and their families – to fight back for what’s right. Victims (mostly men) and their families are receiving compensation for pain and suffering, vital and expensive medical costs, and viable financial futures for their families. Don’t hesitate because every state has a statute of limitations as to the window of opportunity to file. Find out if you’re eligible for an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit. Anapol Schwartz law firm has experience fighting and winning on behalf of asbestos victims.

Mesothelioma Symptoms

Mesothelioma is a dangerous form of cancer that is often not diagnosed until the later stages of the disease making treatment more difficult and survival less likely. Thus, it is important to recognize possible mesothelioma symptoms and to promptly seek medical attention if you think that you may be suffering from mesothelioma cancer.

Pleural Mesothelioma: Pleural Mesothelioma is a cancer of the cells that make up the pleura or lining around the outside of the lungs and inside of the ribs. Its only known cause in the United States is previous exposure to asbestos fibers.

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The early symptoms of Mesothelioma are generally non-specific and will most likely lead to a delay in diagnosis. Resembling viral pneumonia, pleural Mesothelioma patients have shortness of breath, chest pain, and/or persistent cough. More astoundingly, some patients show no symptoms at all. Peritoneal Mesothelioma: Many of the organs in the abdomen are enveloped by a thin membrane of mesothelial cells, known as the peritoneum. Peritoneal Mesothelioma is a tumor of this membrane. The only known cause in the United States is previous exposure to asbestos, but it can be many years after exposure before the disease appears. Symptoms of peritoneal Mesothelioma typically include abdominal pains, weakness, weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea, and abdominal swelling. Fluid often accumulates in the peritoneal space causing severe pain. The growing tumor can exert increasing pressure on the organs in the abdomen, leading to bowel obstruction and distention.

It is important to remember that mesothelioma can have a long latency period. Your first symptoms might not appear for 10 – 45 years after your first asbestos exposure. While it can be difficult to attribute symptoms such as a fever, nausea, or back pain to asbestos exposure decades later, it is important to keep the connection in mind. It is also important to contact a doctor for a prompt diagnosis and to contact a mesothelioma lawyer to discuss protecting yourself and your family if you are diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Were you diagnosed with mesothelioma (malignant lung cancer) from asbestos exposure? Mesothelioma cancer, a malignant lung cancer, is one of the deadliest diseases known to mankind. The average life span of person suffering from malignant lung cancer from the time of diagnosis until death is less than six months.

It’s estimated that by 2030, asbestos exposure will have caused 60,000 instances of mesothelioma cancer and around 250,000 other cancers that result in death.

People who are mostly at risk for mesothelioma cancer have worked with asbestos over the past 30 to 50 years. Unscrupulous companies knowingly exposed to asbestos their employees and day workers under the pretense of all in a day’s work.

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People who have an increased risk of developing mesothelioma cancer are:

Shipyard workersAsbestos mine and mill workersProducers of asbestos products Heating and construction industry workers Trades people Friends and family of the workers listed above

Asbestos exposure can be diagnosed through various tests of urine, feces, mucus, and material rinsed out of the lungs. The most common early symptoms of asbestos-exposure related diseases are fairly common but not if you have been exposed to asbestos in any way. Consult a doctor immediately then contact an expert mesothelioma lung cancer law firm to determine if you can seek legal action and receive monetary compensation for your malignant lung cancer. Unfortunately mesothelioma cancer takes decades to develop fully and manifest, which is just now coming under the microscope 30 to 50 years later. Have you or a family member been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer?

Mesothelioma is a preventable disease. Multi-million dollar corporations took advantage of hard working men and women who were just trying to earn an honest living and provide for their families. Somebody must pay for these preventable crimes against people who developed mesothelioma cancer caused by asbestos exposure and other toxic materials.

People who seek a law firm to represent them for asbestos injuries most likely do not already have a law firm at arm’s reach. Finding the right asbestos law firm may appear to be challenging and costly.

Anapol Schwartz has represented thousands of workers who have developed lung disease and cancer from asbestos exposure at job sites throughout the DelawareValley in Pennsylvania. Contact them for your free legal consultation today.Anapol Schwartz can help you take the mystery and fear out of choosing the right asbestos law firm. As the client you have the opportunity to retain the best law firm to represent you or your family against the multi-million dollar companies who robbed you or loved one of their health and wellbeing.

The lawyers at Anapol Schwartz, P.C. have experience representing clients who won their asbestos law suit cases.