Asbestos Mesothelioma Attorneys
Asbestos fibers are deadly. Many cases of terminal disease caused by asbestos have arisen out of the use of asbestos in our mills, power plants, refineries, shipyards, and construction sites. Bystanders at these sites, as well as family members exposed to the clothing of workers, also risked exposure and increased risks of asbestos-related diseases.
Asbestos consists of easily separated fibers that contribute to their inhalation and ingestion. The shape of these asbestos fibers reacts negatively with human tissue and biological processes. When inhaled or swallowed, these insidious fibers can become lodged in the tissues of the linings of organs such as the lungs and digestive system. Over time, the lodged fibers result in inflammation and cellular damage that can eventually lead to a variety of terminal diseases.
Types of diseases from asbestos exposure
Asbestos has been known to cause asbestosis, lung cancer, and the deadly cancer called mesothelioma. Exposure to asbestos increases the risk of gastrointestinal, colorectal, throat, kidney, esophageal, and gallbladder cancer. If you have been exposed to asbestos, you should speak with a doctor to be medically assessed, and then speak to an attorney about the possibility of filing a suit for damages.
An asbestos attorney at Environmental Litigation Group can help
Do you have questions about mesothelioma or asbestos-related disease? Call 1-800-749-9200 to contact a skilled asbestos attorney at Environmental Litigation Group (ELG) to discuss your situation. Injuries from exposure to toxic substances such as asbestos can result in serious physical and financial harm to victims and their families. The asbestos lawyers of ELG can seek to recover medical costs, loss of wages, loss of enjoyment in life, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship of your loved ones. Our firm provides useful information to clients about all types of asbestos-related illnesses, find out more about our:
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Mesothelioma Facts
- Mesothelioma is considered to be exclusively related to asbestos exposure.
- Mesothelioma does not manifest itself for 30 to 40 years.
- By the time it is diagnosed, it is almost always fatal.
- Peritoneal mesothelioma accounts for about 20 percent of mesothelioma cases.
