Many of our clients share common questions about asbestos-related conditions such as mesothelioma, so the Madeksho Law Firm provides info on treatment for asbestos-related diseases, the link between asbestos and mesothelioma, and other topics relating to your case. We welcome current and prospective clients to review this material and contact us with any further questions.
Asbestos is a fibrous, naturally occurring mineral that has historically been used in a wide variety of commercial and industrial applications and products. It is widely used as an electrical and heat insulant, and has also been used in everything from building materials, paints, and adhesives to hair driers and cigarette filters. Asbestos is also a known carcinogen, meaning that it causes cancer.
Asbestos exposure occurs when an individual inhales asbestos fibers, which build up over time and cause a wide variety of health problems. Because the fibers must be airborne, those affected by asbestos exposure are typically workers in the asbestos mining industry, or in construction, manufacturing, and other jobs that involve large-scale use of asbestos and tend to create asbestos dust. However, asbestos exposure can also affect the families of asbestos workers and other individuals who use products that contain asbestos.
Asbestos is the established cause of a variety of medical problems, all of which are serious. Mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer, is almost always caused by asbestos exposure. The same is true for asbestosis, which is a chronic inflammatory condition of the lungs. Asbestos exposure can also cause pleural plaque and lung cancer. When combined with cigarette smoking, asbestos exposure is many times more likely to cause cancer.
It has long been known that asbestos exposure causes serious health problems, and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has established workplace safety standards to protect asbestos workers from unsafe exposure. These standards establish a permissible exposure limit (PEL), and require employers in various industries to provide training, education, and safety equipment for workers to keep them from being exposed to unsafe levels of asbestos.
Mesothelioma is the most dangerous medical condition associated with asbestos exposure. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the overwhelming majority of mesothelioma cases are caused by previous asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer of the mesothelium, a tissue that lines major body cavities. Types of mesothelioma are classified based on the area of the body affected. As malignant cells grow and multiply in the mesothelium, fluid builds up, affecting normal body processes. Eventually, cancerous cells may metastasize, or move into other areas of the body.
Unfortunately, mesothelioma treatment options are currently limited. Though medical professionals are working to cure mesothelioma, almost every case is fatal in the end. Nonetheless, a variety of mesothelioma treatment strategies exist to slow the progress of the disease, easing symptoms and offering the victim more time and better comfort. As new mesothelioma-related medical info becomes available, treatment options continue to improve. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy are currently the best available options and, for the typical mesothelioma case, a combination of the three proves most effective.
No, beginning a mesothelioma case or other asbestos-related litigation will cost you nothing up front. The Madeksho Law Firm handles mesothelioma litigation on a contingency basis, meaning we do not charge attorneys’ fees unless we successfully secure a judgment or settlement for our clients. If we do successfully obtain compensation in your mesothelioma case, we will charge you a percentage of the total.
If you are ready to explore the possibility of a mesothelioma case or receive more info on litigation, we encourage you to contact the Madeksho Law Firm as soon as possible. Our attorneys are committed to handling legal matters so that clients can focus on mesothelioma treatment and other issues of primary importance.
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