New York Malignant Mesothelioma Cases

Pericardial mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma & pleural mesothelioma  

Cancer. A word that can strike fear into the staunchest of individuals. In New York State, cancer is the second leading cause of death. When cancer is caused by negligence of another party, victims of the disease do not have to stand idly by. Many avoidable cases of cancer may be attributable to asbestos exposure in obvious places such as shipyards, power plants, oil refineries, chemical companies, but also in other unexpected places including schools, public housing, office buildings, and churches and synagogues. The deadly cancer mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure.

While many people have been exposed to asbestos while doing their jobs, a New York asbestos lawyer can tell you that it is not only those who worked with asbestos who are at risk. Before safety regulations were adopted, workers often brought home asbestos on their clothing. This exposed their family members to the fibers. Another group at risk of asbestos exposure includes people who live or work near asbestos-related operations who may be exposed to asbestos that is released into the environment.

Malignant mesothelioma in New York

In most places, including New York, pleural mesothelioma accounts for up to 75 percent of all cases of the disease. The average survival time after detection is one to two years.

There are several types of malignant mesothelioma, including the following:

• Pleural mesothelioma: This form of the disease affects the chest wall lining and the lungs
• Peritoneal mesothelioma (or abdominal mesothelioma): This form of the disease affects the abdomen
• Pericardial mesothelioma : This form of the disease affects the sac surrounding the heart
• Tunica vaginalis mesothelioma (or testicular mesothelioma): This form of the disease affects a layer of tissue surrounding the testis in males

Symptoms of malignant mesothelioma

If you worked with asbestos, tell your doctor so that he or she can run the proper tests. Some common symptoms of malignant mesothelioma include the following:

A  malignant mesothelioma attorney at Environmental Litigation Group can help

Do you have questions about your New York mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma or pericardial mesothelioma case? Contact a skilled  New York mesothelioma attorney at Environmental Litigation Group (ELG) to discuss your situation. The lawyers of ELG can seek to recover medical expenses, 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 dealing with cancer of all types. Call 1-800-749-9200 today.