West Virginia Mesothelioma Attorney
Being diagnosed with cancer is always terrible and with many cancers the actual cause is not known, and why some people develop cancer and others don't isn't really understood, nor do we know why some will succumb to their cancer while others survive. Mesothelioma is different - this is a cancer where we know what cause it - asbestos exposure. We also know what the outcome is - a painful, drawn out illness that almost always is fatal. What's more disheartening is mesothelioma was preventable. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and you live in West Virginia, you should talk to our West Virginia mesothelioma attorney as soon as possible so we can discuss with you your legal options.
Up to 95% of all mesothelioma cases are linked directly to asbestos exposure. What's most troubling is this cancer could have been eliminated. Asbestos manufactures have been aware of the serious health risks of exposure to the asbestos since the 1940's. Yet they chose their profits over your health. This negligence act is why you have right to file suit against the party(s) who have been negligence. We will achieve accountability through a lawsuit for monetary compensation.
If you live in West Virginia and you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma our mesothelioma attorney will work in conjunction with a West Virgina mesothelioma lawyer partner to provide you with the best possible legal counsel and the highest possible compensation settlement. We offer our combined knowledge, experience, and expertise in mesothelioma lawsuits.
More Troubling History On Asbestos
For many years doctors and scientists alleged asbestos was very dangerous based on what they were seeing in their offices. They urged authorities and the industry to discontinue the use of asbestos, but their requests went unanswered, and it wasn't because the asbestos manufactures believed their products safe. In fact, it was completely the opposite. They had known since the 1940's that asbestos exposure was very dangerous. However, they were concerned only with increasing profits and cared not at all about the health of those exposed. Their decision was responsible for the death of an unbelievable number of people.
For centuries asbestos has been used because it is affordable and it had many uses. It is used as insulating material, fire retardant, and as a heat shield. It was used in building materials, such as ceiling tiles, drywall, gaskets, and insulation; all kinds of automotive parts such as brakes; in shipbuilding; and that's just a few examples of its use.
The dangers of mesothelioma are still very real. The collapse of the World Trade Center resulted in first responders and workers being exposed to high levels of asbestos. Far too many developed mesothelioma cancer, and many have already succumbed to this disease. These cases did not take 40 or 50 years to develop. When breathed in these minute asbestos fibers embed themselves in the lungs where they cannot be expelled from the lining, becoming inflamed, and eventually resulting in a diagnosis of mesothelioma or other respiratory conditions.
A West Virginia mesothelioma lawyer has developed a relationship with our law firm, so you get the mesothelioma expertise of two law firms representing you with your lawsuit. We will also work with any law office in any other state where we are required to file your lawsuit.
Asbestos Exposure Symptoms
If you have been exposed to asbestos in the past 50 years, and you have any of the symptoms on this list, it's important that you see your doctor. Mesothelioma symptoms include:
- Anemia
- Wheezing
- Shortness of breath
- Sudden weight loss
- Difficulty swallowing
- Blood clotting
- Abdominal swelling
- Coughing
- Chest pain
- Bowel obstruction
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
- Face and neck swelling
If you are diagnosed with mesothelioma your doctor will set up a treatment plan. It's also important that you make an appointment to see our mesothelioma attorney so we can advise you of your legal rights and how to proceed from this point.
The highest rate of mesothelioma is found in the shipyard workers who during WWII worked regularly on the ships overhauling and as a result workers were exposed to asbestos for extended periods. Trades that were exposed to high levels of asbestos include:
- insulators
- plumbers
- carpenters
- drywallers
- boilermakers
- millwrights
- pipefitters
- welders
- mechanics
- electricians
- auto mechanics
- auto inspectors
- grinders
- bricklayers
- glazers
- ironworkers
- dockworkers
- railroad workers
Asbestos toxicity was found in other professionals as well, exposed to high levels of asbestos, and many like you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma Lawsuits in West Virginia
Contact our West Virginia mesothelioma attorney so we can advocate for you and make sure we get a fair and equitable settlement for you. Our attorneys and West Virginia mesothelioma lawyers offer you our combined experience, knowledge, and expertise in successfully handling your mesothelioma compensation claim.
Mesothelioma is a painful cancer lingering for years, but in the end it is almost always fatal. These are tough times on any family watching a loved one suffer and not being able to do anything, and then there are the financial problems that result from lost income and ongoing medical bills.
Let our mesothelioma lawyers seek compensation for punitive damages, lost wages, pain and suffering, and your medical bills today and into the future. Medical bills alone can run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. We can't change what has happened but we can make sure the negligent party(s) are held accountable and that you receive the compensation you deserve.