For someone who has had an exposure to asbestos that led to a diagnosis of cancer later in life, it can be a frightening and frustrating time. Through no fault of your own, you received an exposure to this dangerous material, leaving you with an uncertain future, along with medical bills.
You have the right to seek compensation for your medical costs, pain, and suffering. However, finding just the right representation in your case is extremely important. A trustworthy attorney that has studied mesothelioma cases will be able to represent your interests against insurance companies.
With a Los Angeles mesothelioma lawyer on your side, such as the team at the Pintas & Mullins Law Firm, we will stand up to insurers, protecting your interests through the negotiation phase, as well as in a court case. For a free review of your case, call us at (800) 307-3113. We appreciate the opportunity to defend the rights of our clients in the toughest types of cases.
How Did I End Up with Mesothelioma?
Mayo Clinic defines mesothelioma as a type of cancer that forms in the thin layers or membranes that surround many of the body’s internal organs. The most common type of mesothelioma involves cancer in the tissue and lining around the lungs. However, mesothelioma can affect other organs in the abdomen and chest.
Risk Factors for Mesothelioma
According to Cancer.net, a person’s chances of ending up with cancer from mesothelioma increase significantly through a few risk factors.
- Exposure to asbestos: where roughly three-quarters of people who receive a mesothelioma diagnosis can trace the cause back to an exposure to asbestos at some point in their lives.
- Exposure to radiation: where regular doses of radiation therapy for other cancers could lead to the development of mesothelioma in the future.
- Family history: where a small number of people diagnosed with mesothelioma can show genetics played a role in the development of the cancer.
Simply being exposed to asbestos does not guarantee that you will develop mesothelioma. A few people are able to tolerate long term asbestos exposure with no side effects or consequences.
Protection From Asbestos Exposure
Unfortunately, many companies did not protect their employees from exposure to asbestos. This was a common compound added to things like insulation and roof shingles decades ago. Those who worked closely with these products or who helped manufacture these products were the most likely to receive an exposure.
If you believe a past employer exposed you or a loved one to asbestos without properly caring for your well-being, consider bringing a lawsuit to help you recover costs for medical bills, as well as receive awards for a reduction in your quality of life.
Consider contacting a Los Angeles mesothelioma lawyer for help with your situation. The Pintas & Mullins Law Firm will study the facts in your case, helping to present your side of the story and to receive the fairest possible settlement from the insurance company. Call us for a free consultation.
Signs of Significant Asbestos Exposure
The Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease says the number of deaths in the United States related to asbestos exposure could reach 200,000 by 2030. Some of the ways asbestos exposure can change the body include:
- Reduced lung function
- Inability to exchange oxygen efficiently in the lungs
- Asbestosis
- Lung cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Mesothelioma
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Types of Mesothelioma
Two types of mesothelioma are commonly found in those with the disease, including:
- Pleural mesothelioma: where the cancer appears in the chest area, primarily around the exterior lining in the lungs.
- Peritoneal mesothelioma: where the cancer appears in the abdominal area.
Pleural mesothelioma is the far more common type of this cancer.
Symptoms of Mesothelioma
If someone has received a mesothelioma diagnosis, he or she may be suffering from a variety of symptoms, including:
- Pain in the chest
- Pain in the abdomen
- Difficulty breathing
- Regular coughing that causes pain
- Sudden weight loss
- Fatigue
- Lumps in the chest area, just under the skin
- Swelling in the abdomen
- Nausea
- Bowel obstruction
- Fever
- Night sweats
Depending on the severity of these symptoms, someone with this illness could be in a lot of pain. These symptoms can leave the victim unable to function normally.
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Diagnosis for Mesothelioma
Unfortunately, mesothelioma has no cure. Someone who has contracted mesothelioma often receives a fatal prognosis from doctors. Medical professionals can only treat the symptoms of mesothelioma, trying to alleviate pain for the victim.
Because the two diseases have some similar symptoms, some doctors may misdiagnose mesothelioma as lung cancer. Should your doctor believe that you have lung cancer, yet you know you have had an exposure to asbestos in your past, you will want to mention this fact to your doctor, who then can look for symptoms unique to mesothelioma.
Finding Mesothelioma
Your doctor may run a number of tests to determine if your cancer is mesothelioma. For starters, the doctor may extract fluid from the lungs or abdomen, looking for cancer cells related to mesothelioma.
As a further examination, the doctor may order a biopsy, which is a small amount of tissue taken from the area under investigation, such as the lung. The doctor then can examine the tissue, looking for cancer cells.
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We Will Fight for Your Fair Treatment
If the insurance company for the party responsible for your exposure to asbestos has contacted you, you may have felt some frustration over the interaction. Although an insurer may claim to have your best interests in mind, most of the time, the insurer is primarily interested in bringing the case to a conclusion as quickly as possible.
This probably will not mean fairly compensating you and your loved ones for the illness you have suffered. At the Pintas & Mullins Law Firm, our primary goal is to ensure you receive the fairest possible treatment from the insurer, helping you obtain the awards you deserve after your exposure.
We have seen the devastating effects this type of cancer can have on victims. A Los Angeles mesothelioma lawyer believes that those responsible for your illness should be held accountable. Contact us as soon as possible at (800) 307-3113. We will be ready to begin working on your case as soon as you hire us.
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