Mesothelioma is an asbestos-caused cancer attacking the pleural membrane, a thin membrane that covers the lungs and lines the chest cavity. The most common form of this disease is pleural mesothelioma, which attacks the pleural membranes around the lungs. The second most common form of this disease is peritoneal mesothelioma, which attacks the lining of the abdomen. Other forms of this disease exist, but they are rare.

It’s estimated that since the early 1940’s, three million Americans were exposed to high levels of asbestos in their workplaces and schools. Others were exposed in their homes as they washed the clothes of those who worked with and around  this dangerous material, or lived in building that contained it. Worse yet, many children grew up in schools where asbestos was present.

Asbestos has been strictly regulated since 1989; however, the damage is done. Sadly, the asbestos industry knew it was dangerous for 60 years but kept this information a secret and continued to let their employees be exposed to it and continued to let it fill our workplaces, schools and homes. They chose profits over people.
 
Mesothelioma is considered a rare disease compared to the whole spectrum of cancers. However, it is common to those exposed to high levels of asbestos fibers over prolonged periods of time.

Once mesothelioma is detected, it can lead to death within one year.

Compensation for Your Loss
No one can take away your physical suffering or emotional pain. But someone can help ease your mind from the stress of overwhelming bills. A mesothelioma attorney can help recoup your medical expenses, which often run in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. They can also recoup funeral and burial expenses. A mesothelioma attorney will work for you to receive compensation for lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of companionship and more.

Because of their experience with other mesothelioma lawsuits, many of these specialized attorneys and law firms can evaluate your case and let you know how likely you are to succeed before you proceed any further. They can also use their knowledge, legal expertise, and connections to bring about a fair mesothelioma settlement without having to go to trial.