Workplace Asbestos Exposure

More than 1.3 million U. S. construction workers are exposed to asbestos each year. It is estimated that there will be about 250,000 cases of malignant Mesothelioma before 2020.

Asbestos Exposure

Over 27 million people in the U. S. are at risk of developing malignant Mesothelioma from asbestos exposure. Asbestos manufactures knew of the long term dangers of asbestos exposure but chose to ignore or downplay the role asbestos played in many reported illnesses.

Diagnosed With Mesothelioma

More than 10,000 Americans in the U. S. will be diagnosed with Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases each year. Malignant Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, heart and major organs of the body.

Mesothelioma & Asbestos

The number of people diagnosed with asbestos caused diseases in the U.S. continues to increase. Experts believe 60,000 mesothelioma deaths will occur between 2010 and 2030. The 3 main treatments for Mesothelioma are: surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Asbestos Dust

Malignant Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos through ingestion or inhaling of microscopic asbestos fibers as small .3 microns. Mesothelioma symptoms may not appear for 10-40 years after first exposure.

Our Experience

The Law Offices of Jerry Neil Paul has produced some of the most notable verdicts and highest settlements in the United States. Over 500 of our clients have each obtained in excess of 1 million dollars. Over 250 have recovered multi-million dollar recoveries.

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Pleural Mesothelioma

PLEURAL MESOTHELIOMA

Asbestos inhalation is an established cause of cancer in humans, particulary malignant mesothelioma and lung cancer. It is the main cause of cancer resulting from workplace exposure to carcinogens.

Despite extensive cancer studies in humans, certain controversies remain about asbestos exposure and human cancer. The primary controversy is the question of fiber type in causation of mesothelioma. Commericial use of asbestos mainly involves the two amphibole fiber types, crodidolite and amosite and one serpentine fiber type. However, chrysotile asbestos is often contaminated with small amounts of tremolite, an amphibole fiber. The key questions concern whether or not, and to what extent, exposure to chrysotile asbestos (including its natural contaminant tremolite)causes mesothelioma in humans. While there is evidence that chrysotile asbestos is not a potent cause of malignant mesothelioma (EPA. 1986: Doll and Peto, 1985).

The role of chrysotile in the causation of pleural mesothelioma is still disputed.

Pleural Mesothelioma Surgery

Pleural mesothelioma surgery involves cutting into the pleura, the protective lining that surrounds the lungs and removing as much tumor as possible. If it is found that not all of the tumor can be excised, the removal of the diseased lung may be necessary. This is called a plural pneumonectomy.

Related Mesothelioma Resources

Environmental asbestos exposure and malignant pleural mesothelioma

Malignant Mesothelioma of the pleura: current surgical pathology

Malignant Mesothelioma of the Pleura: Current Pathology

Classification of Chemotherapies

Law Offices of Jerry Neil Paul has an outstanding track record of success, and our lawyers are known for their honesty, integrity and compassion.  If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma or any asbestos related disease from asbestos exposure we can help you file a Mesothelioma lawsuit. We also handle car injury cases, wrongful death cases, product defect cases, premises liability cases, and work related injury cases. Our experienced legal team is here to help you get just financial compensation for your injuries.



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