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.

Industrial Accidents

Work related injuries harm up to 14 million people annually, with harms including traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations, burns, and electrocutions. Around 20,000 to 60,000 workers die each year from accidents, toxins, and violence at their jobs.

Product Defects

Millions of consumers and workers are injured each year because of defective products. Defects can occur when a product is designed poorly, when a product is manufactured in a manner that differs from the intended design, or when the product does not contain proper warnings or instructions. Defects can occur in automobiles, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, construction equipment, toys, and other goods.

Nursing Home Abuse

Between 1.5 and 2 million elderly reside in nursing home facilities, with studies revealing that 44% have suffered some form of abuse. Many believe the actual number of residents suffering abuse is much higher. Neglect and abuse may result in serious emotional, physical, and financial harm

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Paul & Hanley’s legal team 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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Mesothelioma Types

Pleural, Peritoneal, and Pericardial Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that arises in the mesothelium.  The mesothelium is made up of parietal and visceral membranes, which are thin layers of tissue that surround organs and body cavities.  The visceral membrane surrounds the organ, and the parietal membrane is a sac that covers the visceral membrane.  Together, the visceral and parietal membranes make up the mesothelium.  The mesothelium covers various organs in the body protecting them and allowing organs to move against each other as the lungs expand and contract or the heartbeats.

Mesothelioma is referred to by different names depending on what part of the body it is found in.  Surrounding the abdomen it is called peritoneal mesothelioma; around the lungs, it is called pleural mesothelioma; and around the heart, it is called pericardial mesothelioma.

Another way to catagorize mesothelioma is by their histology (cell type).  Histology can affect your prognosis.  There are three histological categories of mesothelioma cancer cells:

    * Epithelioid Mesothelioma

    * Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma

    * Biphasic Mesothelioma (both epithelial and sarcomatoid mixed together)



Additional information can be found on this subject at the National Library of Medicine.

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