Asbestos & Mesothelioma attorneys

Mesothelioma exists as a form of cancer usually occurring in the thin lining (membrane) of the lungs or of the abdomen. Every year, many cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in America and this continues to rise. The only known cause of Mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos, which is a mineral commonly used in insulation and fire retardant materials. Mesothelioma can progress and appear quite rapidly, although it does not usually manifest itself for many years subsequent to the first asbestos exposure.

In all of our Asbestos & Mesothelioma injury cases, we advance all costs. No attorney fees apply unless we are able to obtain a recovery on your behalf.

Some of the warning symptoms or signs are:

• Exposure in the workplace to asbestos
• Difficulty or pain when swallowing
• Shortness of breath, which starts with breathlessness and gradually worsens
• Loss of appetite
• A persistent, dry, non-productive cough
• Chest area tightness
• Blood from lungs when coughing
• Hoarseness or raspy voice
• Significant loss of weight without apparent cause

Those workers involved in shutdowns or demolition, remodeling, refinishing, or reconstruction should be aware of some of the early signs of asbestos related conditions and should immediately seek a medical screening and advice if they believe that they have been exposed. Asbestos exposure injuries have been known to affect many workers in government and private shipyards, the Armed Forces, chemical plants, oil refineries, commercial and residential construction, power plants, foundries, machine shops, manufacturing plants, automobile repair facilities, television and radio repair as well as many other work environments. Family members of those exposed to asbestos have also been known to contract Mesothelioma through incidental contact. The personal injury lawyers of Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC are ready to assist you with such a claim.

The three main types of Mesothelioma are:

• Pleural Mesothelioma: occurs in the lining of the lung
• Peritoneal Mesothelioma: occurs in the lining of the abdominal cavity
• Pericardial Mesothelioma: occurs in the lining of the heart