California Asbestos Attorneys

Asbestos mesothelioma in California   

According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control, in California 54,140 deaths were attributable to cancer in 2006. In addition, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimated that approximately 17,243 people died of lung and bronchus cancer in California during the period of 2002 to 2006. The NCI further estimated that 12,290 men and women (9,920 men and 2,370 women) would be diagnosed with and 3,660 men and women would die of cancer of the larynx in 2009.

Cancer has many causes and among them is asbestos. Recent studies referred to by an Institute of Medicine panel concluded that a causal relationship exists between asbestos exposure and cancer of the larynx, a part of the throat containing the vocal cords. Results from 34 studies showed first, that people exposed to asbestos had approximately a 40 percent greater chance of cancer of the larynx than those with no asbestos exposure. Second, people with high exposure, including miners, some construction, and some textile workers, had up to double to triple the risk.

It is widely believed that a significant number of cases of cancer in California may be attributable to asbestos exposure. Asbestos is the only known cause of the deadly cancer called mesothelioma. Mesothelioma insidiously festers in the lungs and in the respiratory area but can also be found in the lining of the stomach and heart. A California asbestos lawyer can tell you that in almost all cases involving the development of mesothelioma by a victim of asbestos exposure, the person has a right to file a lawsuit for the damages. Mesothelioma has a long latency period, taking 30, 40 or 50 years to manifest. Should a person diagnosed with mesothelioma die, a spouse, children, or estate should contact a California asbestos attorney as they may be able to file a asbestos lawsuit to recover fair compensation.

A California asbestos lawyer at ELG is available to help

The California mesothelioma attorneys of Environmental Litigation Group (ELG) are always ready to assist with California asbestos litigation. Whether it is asbestosis in California, or asbestos mesothelioma, our California asbestos lawyers can help. Our asbestos law firm can seek to recover medical expenses, loss of past and future wages, loss of enjoyment in life, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship of your loved ones in what is often referred to as a toxic tort lawsuit. Toxic tort lawsuits can be brought by our California asbestos attorneys against companies that pollute and destroy the environment and cause injury to others.

Contact our California asbestos lawyers today

If you have questions about California asbestosis, or asbestos mesothelioma in California, contact a skilled California asbestos attorney at ELG to discuss your concerns. Besides being familiar with all aspects of California asbestos law, we are proud to provide useful information to clients dealing with all types of cancer and are waiting to hear from you.