Georgia Malignant Mesothelioma Cases

Peritoneal mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma & pericardial mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer. In Georgia, there were 35,967 deaths attributable to cancer from 2002 to 2006. Many of those cancer-related deaths may be attributable to asbestos exposure, which can cause mesothelioma. Asbestos was commonly and usually negligently used in power generation plants, steel and iron mills, oil refineries, and marine construction and repair sites throughout Georgia where millions of people were exposed.

While many people were exposed at work, it is not only job-sites that led to mesothelioma. Without safety regulations, workers often brought home asbestos on their clothing, exposing their family members to the fibers. Also, people living or working near asbestos-related operations and plants may be exposed to asbestos that is released into the environment. If you are someone you love has developed mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure you should contact a Georgia mesothelioma lawyer to discuss your case.

Types of Malignant Mesothelioma

Types of malignant mesothelioma in Georgia include the following:

• Pleural mesothelioma: The chest wall lining and the lungs are affected
• Peritoneal mesothelioma:(or  abdominal mesothelioma): The abdomen is affected
• Pericardial mesothelioma: The sac surrounding the heart is affected
• Tunica vaginalis mesothelioma (or testicular mesothelioma): The a layer of tissue surrounding the testis in males is affected.

Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of the disease, accounting for up to 75 percent of the cases.

Symptoms of malignant mesothelioma

If you worked with or were exposed to asbestos, inform your doctor. He or she can run the proper tests for diagnosis. Some common symptoms of malignant mesothelioma are:

Contact a Georgia malignant mesothelioma attorney today

Do you have questions about your Georgia pericardial mesothelioma or peritoneal mesothelioma case? Call 1-800-749-9200 to contact a skilled Georgia asbestos attorney at Environmental Litigation Group (ELG) to discuss your situation. The mesothelioma lawyers of ELG can seek to recover medical costs, lost earnings, loss of enjoyment in life, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship of your loved ones. Our firm provides useful information to clients dealing with cancer of all types.