Learning you have mesothelioma is not easy because you know you will face a challenging medical battle. You will need as much support as possible to help you through this difficult time. Nothing should stop you from getting quality medical care from doctors who can help you. Deciding to pursue a lawsuit against the company responsible for causing the asbestos exposure that led to your mesothelioma can give you access to the money you need to pay for your treatment.
Attorney Dave Halpern is an experienced local lawyer who focuses exclusively on mesothelioma cases. He and his team of dedicated and specialized paralegals can help you determine the possible value of a mesothelioma claim in Scranton.
Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive type of cancer that usually develops many years after someone has experienced a lengthy exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral that was widely used in construction and other materials because it was fire-resistant. Many people who develop mesothelioma experienced exposure to asbestos through their jobs, such as:
A proactive Scranton mesothelioma attorney can investigate to gather evidence proving a worker’s exposure while on the job and help them file a claim seeking comprehensive compensation for their losses.
Unfortunately, there is no cure yet for mesothelioma. However, with proper medical treatment, a patient can live a longer and more comfortable life. Knowledgeable doctors can work aggressively to keep the cancer under control and minimize the effects that mesothelioma has on a patient’s life.
Patients can sometimes receive surgery to remove their cancerous tissues. In addition to removing the cancerous tissue, the surgeons might also need to remove the lung or a portion of an affected organ. Recovering from such an extensive surgery can be grueling.
Patients can take pills or receive intravenous injections of medication to attack their cancer cells. Targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy are examples of drugs used to attack cancer cells.
Although less common, mesothelioma patients might also be able to try radiation therapy to destroy their cancer cells.
Doctors could review a mesothelioma patient’s medical charts to determine the best possible treatment plan, just as a seasoned lawyer in Scranton can review the evidence to determine a fair value for their legal claim.
Because mesothelioma is a serious medical illness, a patient could potentially recover a large amount of compensation from the asbestos manufacturer responsible for their exposure. However, the value of a mesothelioma lawsuit in Scranton depends on several factors. When a person learns of your diagnosis it can make a significant difference in their recovery of damages. For instance, if someone is a younger patient and in otherwise good health, they might be eligible to collect a larger damages award because the illness could have a larger impact on their life.
Additionally, although there is no safe level of asbestos exposure, patients generally experience more serious problems if they were exposed for longer times. Many lengthy exposures to asbestos occur because of exposure to asbestos from more than one company. Our dedicated legal team knows how to skillfully investigate asbestos exposures. By looking at a patient’s employment and housing history, we can identify who made the products responsible for the person’s illness. If our attorneys can identify more than one company, a patient could pursue a claim against all responsible parties, possibly resulting in a higher compensation award.
Reach out to The Halpern Law Firm today for a free consultation and discuss the potential value of a mesothelioma claim in Scranton. We understand what you are going through and can help you pursue the justice you deserve.
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