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It is estimated that there will be about 250,000 cases of Mesothelioma before 2020.
Each year we help thousands of people get their cases settled with experienced legal representation from the top lawyers in the United States.
Mesothelioma Quick Facts
The Facts:
- About 4,000 People die from Mesothelioma every year, the rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
- There are currently about 3000 new cases of Mesothelioma diagnosed per year, mostly in men over the age of 40.
- It is estimated that 27.5 million Americans were exposed to asbestos between 1940 and 1979.
- Mesothelioma has a latency period of 20 to 50 years after the first exposure to asbestos.
- It is estimated that there will be about 250,000 cases of Mesothelioma before 2020.
- Through 2003, more than 700,000 People have filed claims against more than 6,000 Asbestos companies. These same companies knew of the dangers for many years before ever warning the public of those risks.
- During the 20th century, some 30 million tons of asbestos were used in industrial sites, homes, schools, shipyards and commercial buildings in the United States .
- Many asbestos-containing products remain in buildings, ships, industrial facilities and other environments where the fibers can become airborne.
- Statistics from the National Cancer Institute show that around 3000 cases of this malignant mesothelioma are reported each year in the United States , and this figure is on the increase.
- It is thought that around eight million people in the United States have been exposed to asbestos over the past half a century, and many more cases - are expected to be reported in the next 25 years.
- The first known asbestos lawsuit was in 1929 in New Jersey .
Know Your Rights About Mesothelioma!
Mesothelioma is the most serious Asbestos causing disease. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the cells that make up the lining around the outside of the lungs and inside of the ribs (pleura), or around the abdominal organs (peritoneum). Mesothelioma is a disease that affects not only the victim but also the victim's family. |
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For many years Asbestos manufacturers have claimed that cigarette smoking caused Mesothelioma, however medical research has clearly proven that Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure. A mesothelioma patient and his or her family have so much to worry about. Finding the right doctors, treatment options, medical bills, and making ends meet are just some of their concerns.
How We Can Help
We understand that this a very difficult time for the entire family and choosing the right lawyer is an important decision. No amount of money can fully compensate you or a family member who suffers from an asbestos disease. These diseases are painful and debilitating and may result in premature death. The loss of a loved one and the drain on family resources and emotions carry an immeasurable price. These Asbestos companies have poisoned the very families that have built our great nation and stood silent when they knew about the dangers of Asbestos to the American worker.
Our Goal is to get you the best possible legal representation for your Asbestos/Mesothelioma court cases by putting you in contact with most successful Mesothelioma lawyers state who have tried and successfully settled Mesothelioma and Asbestos cases in your state.
We wish you and your family the best as you travel this very difficult road of suffering through an asbestos related sickness and court case. Our hope is that we will be able to help you with helping you find the best legal representation that is best for you and your family .
If you would like to have your case evaluated by an experienced Mesothelioma lawyer in your state, please take a moment to fill out our contact form and a Mesothelelioma lawyer will get back to you in 24-48 hours to help you with your Mesothelioma legal questions. |
