Washington, D.C. Malignant Mesothelioma Cases

Peritoneal, pleural & pericardial mesothelioma

Over the course of the last century, a vast number of workers were exposed to asbestos at their jobsites. Many of them were not warned. In Washington, D.C., asbestos was used in places such as The Washington Navy Yard, and in tunnels and on water lines beneath Capitol Hill. The District of Columbia ranks 30th in the country in terms of asbestos mortality.  In 2006, there were 2,680 new cancer cases in Washington, D.C. and 1,080 deaths from cancer reported by the American Cancer Society. Many of those deaths may be attributable to asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma, lung cancer, pleural disease, and asbestosis are associated with the inhalation of asbestos fibers over a prolonged period of time.

Families of workers and people who live or work near asbestos-related operations may also be exposed to asbestos that is released into the environment.

Malignant mesothelioma in Washington, D.C.

There are several types of malignant mesothelioma in Washington, D.C., including the following:

• Pleural mesothelioma: This form of the disease, and the most common, affects the chest wall lining and the lungs
• Peritoneal mesothelioma (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

The average survival time after detection of mesothelioma is one to two years.

Symptoms of malignant mesothelioma

If you worked with asbestos, your doctor needs to run the proper tests. Some common symptoms of malignant mesothelioma include the following:

A Washington, D.C. malignant mesothelioma attorney knows how to fight for you

Do you have questions about your peritoneal mesothelioma, pericardial or pleural mesothelioma case? Call 1-800-749-9200   to contact a skilled Washington, D.C. mesothelioma attorney at Environmental Litigation Group (ELG) to discuss your situation. The mesothelioma 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 dealing with cancer of all types. Our Washington, D.C. asbestos lawyers are waiting to hear from you.