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Exposure to asbestos can lead to lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis, or other diseases. When a material containing asbestos is broken down, fibers are released into the air. When breathed in, these fibers can embed themselves into organ lining and develop into tumors.
The widespread use of asbestos exposed many workers and their families. In Cherry Hill, these sites are known to contain asbestos:
Receiving a diagnosis of mesothelioma can be overwhelming. You and your family must make a lot of decisions about your health and medical treatments. You might also be angry that you have to deal with this burden or scared about the future. What you should not have to be, however, is worried about how you will pay for your doctors’ bills and other expenses.
A Cherry Hill mesothelioma lawyer at The Halpern Law Firm can help you review your legal rights and investigate your options. Our experienced legal team might be able to help you seek financial damages in a personal injury lawsuit.
Symptoms of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is an aggressive type of cancer that usually occurs in the lungs but can also develop in the abdomen, heart, or testicles. Almost all cases of mesothelioma develop from asbestos exposure. What makes mesothelioma hard to diagnose is that symptoms do not usually begin to appear until more than 20 years after someone has been exposed to asbestos. Many of the first symptoms of the disease are very similar to common illnesses that are less severe, so many people do not visit a doctor until their condition has become more serious. Often, symptoms do not appear until the condition has become more serious and advanced.
Some of the most frequently seen initial symptoms of mesothelioma are as follows:
Whenever someone experiences any of the above symptoms and also knows that they have a history of exposure to asbestos, they should seek a medical evaluation. A doctor could examine them, make a diagnosis, and offer treatment options.
After speaking with a doctor, the patient should consider consulting a well-informed lawyer with experience handling mesothelioma claims in Cherry Hill. With over 30 years of experience handling these cases, Dave Halpern and his team of dedicated paralegals understand what mesothelioma patients are going through. We will work tirelessly to fight for a fair recovery to make the patient’s life more comfortable and help their family during this challenging time.
Asbestos is a heat-resistant mineral fiber that was commonly used in construction materials and insulation. Although the federal government has essentially banned the use of asbestos in newer construction, people who work in certain occupations still have a higher risk of exposure. For example:
In addition, the longer the exposure, the greater the likelihood of developing mesothelioma. People can also develop mesothelioma through secondary exposure—for example through fibers on clothes—by living with someone who has high asbestos exposure through their job.
If someone suspects they have a history of asbestos exposure leading to a recent mesothelioma diagnosis, they should meet with a knowledgeable Cherry Hill mesothelioma attorney to learn more about how to proceed with a civil claim.
Mesothelioma is a very serious medical condition. After receiving your diagnosis, you probably have a great deal of questions. A seasoned Cherry Hill mesothelioma lawyer can answer your questions and help you pursue reasonable and fair compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial losses that you have suffered as a result of your diagnosis.
Call The Halpern Law Firm today at 800-505-6000 so we can get to work on your case.
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